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ABSS adopts new policy barring discrimination based on gender identity that appears to conflict with N.C. Parents’ Bill of Rights
Alamance-Burlington school board members voted 6-1 during their latest work session Tuesday afternoon to adopt a policy revision that ABSS officials say complies with expanded protections for LGBTQ students – and prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and other “sex stereotypes” – under newly-implemented revisions to the federal Title IX by the U.S. Department of Education.
Flounder fishery dispute grows as August meeting approaches
The flounder conflict continues into next week’s North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) meeting, which will be held in Raleigh from Aug. 21-23. The bone of contention is between the MFC and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) about this year's recreational flounder season. The only agenda items...
North Carolina woman wins $287,870 jackpot after buying $5 ticket at Publix
NEW BERN, N.C. (WGHP) — Ruby Rozenblad, of New Bern, bought a Fast Play ticket on Tuesday and won a $287,870 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. She bought her winning $5 Rockin’ Bingo ticket from the Publix on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern. At the time of the win, the […]
Votes sought at taxpayers’ expense, say Foxx, Cassidy: Report
(The Center Square) – Only 40% of student loan borrowers make payments, and congressional committee leaders from North Carolina and Louisiana said Wednesday the federal report confirms the White House’s efforts to win votes at taxpayers’ expense. U.S. Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Sen. Dr. Bill Cassidy, R-La., requested the Government Accountability Office analysis because […]
Drug Rehab USA Launches Mental Health Scholarship
Hickory – Drug Rehab USA is proud to announce the launch of its new Mental Health Scholarship, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of mental health professionals in the United States, including North Carolina. This scholarship, available to students pursuing degrees in psychology, counseling, social work, and other related fields, offers financial support to those committed to making a difference in the mental health landscape.
Delegate says North Carolina ‘back in play’ ahead of Democratic National Convention
"Our younger Democrats, who've never participated in the process, are coming forward. We have Republicans who have taken the courage to step forward and they're going to be with us too. We're seeing a momentum that we've never had before."
Top high school football player in NC — maybe in the US — faces tough college decision
Providence Day’s David Sanders might be the best high school football player in the United States. He’s got his own clothing line, and big decision to make Saturday. An exclusive Q&A with The Observer.
NC faith leaders decry Lt. Gov. Robinson’s stances on abortion, LGBTQ+ equality
A group of faith leaders spoke in front of the state Legislative Building Wednesday, criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s positions on abortion and LGBTQ+ issues. Speakers questioned the lieutenant governor’s recent shift on abortion, accused him of misrepresenting Christianity, and of fueling a rise in Christian nationalism in North Carolina. “We are here […]
Appeals Court Judge Gore receives promotion
Judge W. Fred Gore of the North Carolina Court of Appeals was recently promoted from Major in the United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate Generals Corp (USAR JAG Corp) to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is currently assigned to the 134th Legal Operations Detachment with the USAR JAG Corp at Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg.
Carolina Eye Associates glaucoma specialist becomes 2nd in NC to implant revolutionary medication device
On July 31, Tarra Millender, M.D., a glaucoma and cataract specialist at Carolina Eye Associates, became the second surgeon in North Carolina to implant a revolutionary glaucoma device called iDose TR. iDose TR is an FDA-approved ocular implant for individuals with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (also known as...
New Bern eye surgeon bolsters state Supreme Court case against CON
Lawyers for a New Bern eye surgeon believe the state Supreme Court's June ruling in a Kinston case supports the surgeon's challenge against North Carolina's certificate-of-need health care restrictions. Dr. Jay Singleton is urging the state's high court to overturn lower court rulings that rejected his challenge of CON law...
WSPR Fund Announces Investment in CN-Seamless
The Winston-Salem Partners Roundtable (WSPR), an angel investment fund that offers capital to early-stage growing companies in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, is announcing its largest investment to-date. WSPR has invested $410,000 into CN-Seamless – a startup that has designed a portable metal cutter that can be used in a variety of fabrication uses.
Tropical storm cancels ceremony, but superintendent affirms commitment to ‘impact’ students this school year
The first day of school for Yadkin County students was yesterday, and Yadkin County Schools staff has been preparing for the new school year. Every August, all YCS staff members convene at Forbush or Starmount High School to discuss the coming school year and establish a unified vision. This year’s Opening Ceremony was originally set to take place on Friday, Aug. 9 at Forbush, but it was canceled due to heavy rain brought on by Tropical Storm Debby. ...
Carroll allots $3.5 million for new pool construction
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has voted to move forward with the construction of a new swimming pool at a cost not to exceed $3.5 million. Carroll Supervisors initially voted on Sept. 11, 2023 to issue a Request For Proposals for an engineer to design a new swimming pool, two new baseball fields, a basketball court and two pickleball courts at the Carroll County Recreation Park in Hillsville. Carroll County voted 5-1 on August 5 to move forward with construction of a new swimming...
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