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Watch what NC politicians are doing to our elections, not what they’re saying about them
When people who actually care about free and fair elections called the wave of election law changes in North Carolina voter suppression, conservatives and election deniers clutched their proverbial pearls and cried that they were being unfairly attacked. They said making same day registration more difficult, requiring an ID to cast a ballot, complicating mail-in […]
Panthers sign WR who recently avoided NFL suspension
The Panthers added Thompkins on Thursday, reuniting him with former Bucs OC Dave Canales. Thompkins has largely operated as a backup and return specialist. With the Panthers having made some notable receiver investments over the past two years, it would appear Thompkins will compete for such a role in Carolina as well.
East Charlotte License Plate Agency Set to Close on July 30, N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Advises Alternatives
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has announced that the East Charlotte License Plate Agency, located at 5622 E. Independence Blvd., Suite 124, will close its doors for the last time at 5 p.m. on July 30. The current operator, Colleen Grier, who has been managing the establishment since September 2008, will end her contract with the agency, which is situated within the Independence Shopping Center in Charlotte.
There’s a new baby baboon at the North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Spotting the zoo’s new baby baboon can be tough. Winnie weighs just a few pounds, but zookeepers say to look for her dark black hair as she clings to mom’s belly. Mom, Candy, gave birth to baby Winnie all by herself in July. Zookeepers showed up one morning and saw the […]
Ron Bivins: a humanitarian and top-notch golf course superintendent
By Karen Kistler The Salisbury Post SALISBURY – It’s been a busy year for Ron Bivins of Cooleemee. In March, he was awarded the E.C. Tatum Humanitarian Award from the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. And now, he’s working towards retirement. The love of agronomy began at an early age for Bivins as he started […] The post Ron Bivins: a humanitarian and top-notch golf course superintendent appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Greene, Michael Nelson (W /M/42) Arrest on chrg of 1) Driving While Impaired (M), 2) Reckless Drvg-wanton Disregard (M), 3) Reckless Driving To Endanger (M), 4) Dwlr Impaired Rev (M), and 5) Fail Maintain Lane Control (i) (M), at 126 S Third Street, Albemarle, NC, on 7/25/2024. • […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Poplin’s Grove to have revival, homecoming
Poplin’s Grove Baptist Church, 220 Poplin’s Grove Church Road, Albemarle, will have revival worship service at 6 p.m. Aug. 8-10. Rev. Christian Herring, pastor of Badin Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Homecoming will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 11. Rev. Delane Burris, pastor of Grace Baptist Church of Albemarle, will be the guest […] The post Poplin’s Grove to have revival, homecoming appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that requirement was already halted last year by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles until a lawsuit challenging portions of the abortion law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in 2023 was litigated further. Eagles now says a permanent injunction would be issued at some point. But Eagles on Friday restored enforcement of...
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
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