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Police suicides are a growing crisis across the country, including NC
“We have a crisis on our hands. A global health crisis.”. That’s what Fonda Bryant, mental health/suicide prevention advocate and founder/CEO of Wellness Action Recovery, Inc., told Carolina Journal in a recent phone interview about the suicide rate among law enforcement across the country, including here in North Carolina.
Talented Young Golfer Has Asheville Roots
Fayetteville – Quinn finished in the top 40 in his group for players ages 6-8, in the Under Armour Junior Summer Nationals. That was June 17-23 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach, Fla. He turned eight last month, on June 8. Quinn was consistent. He shot 47...
What to do this weekend in The 828: July 26-28
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — It’s been a rainy, rainy week, so naturally many people will be wanting to get out of the house this weekend. Check out some of these great events happening around Western North Carolina from Friday through Sunday:. Hillbilly Jam. Kick off your shoes, dance...
City of Asheville Water Resources Department, Eblen Charities & Ingles Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
Asheville -- July 25, 2024: City of Asheville: Press Release: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department. is proud to announce the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen Charities’ Water Assistance Program. The event will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Asheville Municipal Golf Course.
South Carolina pharmacist provided nuclear, radiopharmaceutical drugs to medical facilities, DOJ says
GREENVILLE, S.C. — An Easley, South Carolina, pharmacy owner, has been sentenced after authorities say he provided nuclear and radiopharmaceutical drugs to medical facilities in the Greenville area. Richard A. Sheriff, 73, of Easley, has pleaded guilty to adulteration of a drug and been sentenced to two years of...
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: One last rainy day Friday; Weekend looking much better
A Flood Watch remains in effect for counties south of highway 264 on Friday. Another 1-2″ of rain is likely on Friday with pockets of flash flooding again possible for a few areas. If you encounter any flooded roadway, always remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”. We will...
Donald, Bradford, and Williams Headline Pre-Season Honors for NGU Football
Birmingham, AL – North Greenville is well represented with three players voted pre – season All – Conference by Gulf South Conference coaches it was announced by the league today. The honorees include Dre' Williams on offense and De'Iveon Donald and EJ Bradford representing the defensive side of the ball.
Watauga High among schools statewide to offer drone technology courses
Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy are among more than 60 high schools across the state that will offer drone technology courses in their CTE departments. Students will study the fundamentals of drones, legal requirements, simulations, drone flight training, mapping and more, according to the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI).
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
Winner in North Carolina Turns $50 Scratch-off Ticket into $1 Million
Winning the lottery is undoubtedly exciting, especially considering that players have a chance of securing six or even seven figure prizes by paying as little as a few bucks for a ticket. This is precisely the case of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Mebane, North Carolina, who recently bagged a million-dollar prize from a scratch-off ticket.
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