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North Carolina School Boards Association launches statewide campaign to support public education
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina School Boards Association recently launched a statewide ad campaign to build support for public schools, the organization said in a news release. The campaign, titled “Public Education Does the Public Good,” uses social media and billboard ads to spread NCSBA’s message that “healthy, well-funded public schools are good […]
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Recently passed legislation encourages North Carolina residents to get moving on trail systems across the Tar Heel state. The third Saturday in October will be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day, thanks to the N.C. General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. ...
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
17-Year-Old Is Youngest Black Person To Earn Pilot’s License In N.C. And U.S.
INDIAN TRAIL, NC – Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C., recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction in North Carolina. According to WSOC-TV, Garner was...
A Super Sunday and More From Peach Jam
After five sessions, and a weekend of elimination games, we finally got a Super Sunday of championship games in the 15U, 16U, and 17U divisions. The final two were of specific interest to Tar Heel fans. The 17U game was a monster matchup between a pair of 21-1 teams that...
AutoZone robbed on S. Main Street in Graham, police say
GRAHAM, N.C. — An AutoZone Auto Parts in Graham was robbed Sunday night, according to police. Officers arrived at the S. Main Street location. Employees said the suspect entered the store, displayed a firearm and demanded money. The suspect ran away from the scene heading northwest from the store....
Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU
A baby born at just 24 weeks and weighing one pound, six ounces – and who was so small her ‘nano preemie’ diapers fitted a Barbie doll – was finally able to go home after a 111-day NICU journey. The post Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU appeared first on Happilynews.com.
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