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ECU Health wins 2024 Highsmith Innovation Award from North Carolina Hospital Association
ECU Health once again rises this week with being given an award for patient's healthcare. According to ECU Health they were awarded on Thursday July 18 with the North Carolina Hospital Association’s 2024 Highsmith Award for Innovation. The award is given to a member institution or to an individual/team employed by an NCHA member institution for innovation that creates value for patients of healthcare.
Japan’s HI-CHEW Maker Morinaga Investing Over $136 Million In NC Factory
The Mebane, NC produces the popular fruity candy HI-CHEW. Due to high demand, Morinaga will add manufacturing space and production lines. A performance-based grant of $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate the expansion, contingent on a company capital investment of $115.4 million, the creation of 40 jobs, and local government support.
‘Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Finally Buys Her Own Property
Janelle Brown recently visited her daughter, Maddie Brown Brush in North Carolina, and now the news arrived that the Sister Wives star has purchased some property there. It comes hot on the heels of another business venture that she started. TLC Star Janelle Brown Moved On From Kody. The former...
NC’s Population Surge and Increasing Diversity
North Carolina, especially the Raleigh metro area, is witnessing rapid population growth. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that The Triangle has seen one of the largest increases in retirement-age residents nationwide since the pandemic. The number of retirement-age residents has soared by 18.3 percent in Raleigh and over 15 percent in Durham since 2020, nearly doubling the national growth rate.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers POLK COUNTY—Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently released a statement warning the public of multiple incidents of fraudulent phone calls, where scammers are impersonating deputies and demanding payment to avoid arrest. The scammers are calling targeted victims and making a claim that they have a warrant for the victims’ […] The post Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Ashe Democrats see strong turnout at Christmas in July
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Democratic Party (ACDP) had a strong turnout of volunteers and visitors at its booth during the Christmas in July Festival in West Jefferson. The festival was a big success for the community with sunny weather and a large crowd that enjoyed live Blue Grass and Country music, classic and ethnic foods, and homemade crafts. Approximately 100 people visited the ACDP booth to show their support, meet candidates, purchase T-shirts and other merchandise, and obtain information about the upcoming election. ...
Enjoy The Extraordinaires And Fireworks In Alexander County On Saturday, July 20
Taylorsville, NC – The public is invited to enjoy an Independence Celebration on Saturday, July 20 with a free concert and fireworks. This installment of the 2024 Summer Concert Series will feature “The Extraordinaires” at 7:00 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park. Fireworks will follow at approximately 9:45 p.m. at the Alexander Central High School practice field.
Upstate bar to no longer serve alcohol
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – A Greenville bar announced Thursday morning that the restaurant will no longer serve alcoholic beverages. The Local Cue at 30 Orchard Park Drive said they will no longer serve beer, wine or alcohol due to recent alcohol liability requirements. “For the past ten years, our greatest joy has been creating a […]
Incentive package of $13M lures Nipro headquarters to North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Nipro, manufacturer of medical surgical and renal products, has been lured to North Carolina by an incentive package of more than $13 million. The 70-year-old Japanese company secured a $2.48 million grant from the state toward a $397 million manufacturing center and American headquarters. It is eligible for other assistance such […]
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife speaks at pregnancy center that offers ‘abortion pill reversal’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Abortion has remained a hot topic in the 2024 North Carolina election cycle, particularly after state lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto in order to pass a law restricting abortions in the state. Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein has run numerous ads attacking his opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, and heavily […]
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
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