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App State awarded nearly $2.2 million to support growth of its nursing programs
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will receive nearly $2.2 million over two years to expand its nursing degree programs, part of a groundbreaking statewide effort to address a nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. The University of North Carolina System announced July 16 that it has awarded nearly...
Jennifer Roberts and Bob Orr with the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections
One very hopeful development for the security and honesty of elections in North Carolina in recent months has been the emergence of the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections. The bipartisan group is led by former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and for some time […] The post Jennifer Roberts and Bob Orr with the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections appeared first on NC Newsline.
State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing
In the past two years, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts alleging that companies such as RealPage and Yardi are equipping corporate landlords with software algorithms that allow competitors to collude on rent prices. Algorithmic price estimates, in which landlords rely on complex data formulas to set rental rates, […] The post State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing appeared first on NC Newsline.
Gaston County battered by storms, more rain to come
Gaston County was battered by storms over the weekend leading to flood water accumulating on major roads and trees down in several municipalities. Gastonia's Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Young said teams responded to six calls for water rescues over the weekend. ...
300% rise in juveniles charged in homicides in this North Carolina city
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released its midyear crime stats on Monday. Overall crime, calls for service, arrests, and overall interactions are all up. Most troubling is violent crimes, which are up 8% year-over-year. CMPD cited that one of the reasons for this is Charlotte being ‘one of the most rapidly growing cities […]
U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
High Point family asks city to address flooding frustrations
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A High Point family says they’ve had enough of the flooding on their property and want the city to take action. They say that whenever there’s rain in the forecast, they can almost always count on a big mess. “When we bought this home last August, we had no idea […]
‘Shocked’: Mebane community mourns loss of retired firefighter after accident outside home
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — The Mebane community is mourning the loss of a retired firefighter who was killed in an accident outside his home. “The city has lost something big,” said Captain Troy Shaw, who worked with John Schultz for more than 20 years. Schultz served the Mebane community for decades as a firefighter and […]
Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
NC health workers detected lead contamination in applesauce that led to a nationwide recall, several lawsuits
Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more than 500 children in at least 44 states. Their action helped get the word out quickly to unsuspecting parents across the country about tainted applesauce. In a new...
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