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Honored fallen heroes, rescue of symbolic freedom stirs RNC emotion
(The Center Square) – Sacrifices were too many, and the least the fraternity brothers on a North Carolina campus could do, he said, was keep Old Glory flying. And so, they did. In an emotional back-to-back segment of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the tears for lives lost among 13 families were followed by song and inspiration from country music artist Brian Kelley performing with the Holy Redeemer...
Carter County, third largest Imagination Library affiliate in state
Kathryn Daugherty, a former elementary school teacher in Elizabethton, and her daughter, two-year-old Evelyn (granddaughter of Christy Estep and Jeff “Farmer John” and Crystal Daugherty), are pictured reading “Ice Cream Face,” one of the 60 books Evelyn will receive through the Imagination Library. Research has proven if children read on grade level by the end […] The post Carter County, third largest Imagination Library affiliate in state appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
City Council okays large pay raise for Minneapolis police officers
MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO WCCO) – The Minneapolis City Council voted to approve the contract for the Minneapolis Police Officers union in a 8-4 vote Thursday morning. The contract will increase wages for Minneapolis officers by nearly 22%. The deal has already been ratified by the union’s rank and file. The deal would add $9.2 million to the city’s budget starting next year.
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Minneapolis City Council Proposes Extending Eviction Notice Period to 30 Days to Aid Renters
Minneapolis City Council members are looking to give renters facing eviction a longer notice period before they must vacate their homes. Council Member Jason Chavez, Council President Elliott Payne, and Council Member Aurin Chowdhury are spearheading the change, introducing a notice of intent to extend the current 14-day pre-eviction notification period to 30 days. "We will officially begin the legislative process to amend the current 14-day pre-eviction notification to a 30-day pre-eviction notification," Chavez said, according to Jason Chavez - Minneapolis Ward 9.
Early voting shows not many people are coming out to the polls
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Early voting started on July 12, but Thomas Whitehead, a Carter County Election Commission member, said not many people are coming out to vote. “This year, early voting is down quite a bit from prior years, just comparing it to 2020,” said Whitehead. “We’re off about half what we were […]
Charlotte Car Theft Leads to Multicounty Chase, Suspects Arrested in Caldwell County
A multicounty car chase originating in Charlotte ended with the arrest of two individuals in Caldwell County early Wednesday morning. The high-speed pursuit, involving a vehicle reported stolen, spanned over several counties before coming to a close in Granite Falls. QCNews reported that the chase began at approximately 1:05 a.m. and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office deployed spike strips to halt the suspect vehicle twenty minutes later.
Waste Pro driver earns promotion after long drives
MONROE – Arica Allen has shone incredible drive at Waste Pro, recently earning a promotion to lead driver. Arica answered the call when the Charlotte-based company needed drivers in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she committed to a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division.
Pisgah Legal Services bids farewell to Jim Barrett after 40 years of leadership
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In about two weeks, Pisgah Legal Services, a well-known Western North Carolina organization that offers free basic services and legal counsel to some of the area's most vulnerable residents, will undergo a notable leadership change. Jim Barrett, the organization's executive director, is retiring after being...
Henderson County, Congressman Edwards host "Veterans Stand Down" event
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Henderson County teamed up with Congressman Chuck Edwards for an event to help veterans on Thursday, July 18. "Veterans Stand Down" was held at the Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans Center in Hendersonville. The event supports veterans, helping them find access to services and benefits. This ranges...
iHeart Asheville Alternates From Alt To Throwbacks 101.1
IHeartMedia Asheville has launched flipped Alt 101.1 to Throwbacks 101.1 (WQNQ-HD2), playing Classic Hip-Hop and R&B. The lineup is yet to include local talent, currently carrying syndicated shows like Big Boy in the Morning and The Block Party with B Paiz. iHeart Asheville SVP of Programming Brian Hall said, “We...
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