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CARS Tour Officials Finalize Hickory Results After Extensive Review
Saturday’s finish to the Late Model Stock Car portion of the CARS Tour “Throwback 276” has been debated every which way possible, but after looking at as much video as possible CARS Tour officials have now made the results official. Ronnie Bassett Jr. is officially the winner...
Women's Lacrosse to host Prospect Day & Clinic
HICKORY, NC - Head Coach Shannon McHale and the Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Lacrosse team will be hosting their annual Prospect Day and Clinic on September 15th, 2024. The camp will include skills, drills, small sided games, and an optional campus tour. The check in time will be at 9:45 a.m., with the clinic taking place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. It costs $75 to attend (includes t-shirt) and will take place at Moretz Stadium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne. Any female in the class of 2025-28 is welcome to attend.
Indian-American Democrats in Triangle motivated by Kamala Harris' presidential bid
Kamala Harris has the chance to become the first woman to be president and also the first of South Asian descent. Her mother. Shyamala Gopalan, was an immigrant from India. It's a story that resonated with local Indian-American Democrats."Presidential ... inspiring ... gutsy ... strong ... simply awesome," - that's how a group of Democratic volunteers at Mona Singh's house in Cary described Harris.Singh knocked on doors in Wake County for President Joe Biden in 2020 and was even there to greet him at Raleigh-Durham International Airport after the debate. She said she respects his decision to step down, but...
Report: More to be done to embrace, drive innovation economy
(The Center Square) – Although North Carolina’s economy is doing well and keeping pace with the rest of America, the state still needs to do more to “embrace and drive” innovation, according to a new report by the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. “Technology and innovation are key ingredients of a high-productivity, high-employment, high-income, growing economy,” Janet Cowell, chairwoman of the board, said in a statement. North...
Safety and wellness checklist for parents to get students ready for new school year
The Triangle is nearing the start of a brand new school year and the medical community has a checklist on how to keep students healthy.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a guide for health and safety that includes wellness tips for students and parents as the 2024-2025 calendar year quickly approaches.Among the tips, medical experts suggest:Keeping students up-to-date on their vaccines Getting plenty of restEstablishing a healthy routine Exercising discipline when using technology"I'm bad on that. They use it all the time because I work from home," said Wake County parent Miriam Herrera."So sometimes when I have to focus...
To increase retention, NC HBCUs are hiring student “success coaches”
A growing number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are hiring student success coaches to increase retention. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the United Negro College Fund and a coaching organization called InsideTrack. The partnership currently has two student success training cohorts that include 25 HBCUs across the U.S.
From CPP: Dogwood warns HCA of potential violations of terms of Mission Health deal
Dogwood Health Trust notified the N.C. Attorney General’s office Tuesday morning that it plans to warn HCA about potential violations of the terms of HCA’s 2019 purchase agreement for the Asheville-based Mission Health hospital system, based on HCA’s annual report and the findings of an independent monitor.
Unmarked burial sites of slaves and indigenous people to be mapped in NC
North Carolina Department of Transportation and N.C. State University have partnered to map unmarked burial sites belonging to historically marginalized groups.Unmarked burial sites have been at risk as the state's population keeps growing leading to commercial and residential development. Experts are also concerned that more frequent storms could make it more difficult to identify and preserve these burial sites."This partnership is important as it will help in preserving and honoring the heritage of these communities, ensuring that their stories are not forgotten," Tunya Smith, director of NCDOT's Office of Civil Rights, said.The research project will focus on identifying and mapping...
Applications open for grants aimed at supporting NC tribal communities
UNC-Chapel Hill's American Indian Center is providing grants for projects related to Indigenous culture and heritage. Named after the Saponi word for “earth,” the amą:i Steward Awards are intended to provide direct support to tribal communities, according to Marissa Carmi, the center’s associate director. Carmi said...
Sheriffs’ association names Atkinson to VP post
Edgecombe County Sheriff Clee Atkinson will help lead the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association as one of the group’s three vice presidents for 2024-25. Members elected Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson as president, McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan as first vice president and Atkinson as second vice president. Stanly County Sheriff Jeff Crisco was elected third vice president, Stokes County Sheriff […] The post Sheriffs’ association names Atkinson to VP post first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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