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Illinois Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing North Carolina Teen
Green Oaks, IL – A 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was rescued from a Green Oaks residence, where she was allegedly held and abused. According to the United States Marshals Service, the missing girl was found on Prairie Ridge Road after an investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 24, detectives obtained a search warrant and apprehended Andrew W. Szech, 43, who was seen leaving the home with the victim.
Cooper: Wind power good for economy, environment
TYNER — Gov. Roy Cooper praised wind clean energy projects during a blade-signing ceremony at Apex Clean Energy’s Timbermill Wind project site Wednesday, saying they are necessary to stop global warming and good for the state’s economy. Cooper cited three reasons why he believes wind energy is good for North Carolina. “Number one is producing clean energy,” he said. “Number two is that they’ll serve as a massive tax base...
DHHS finds “serious deficiencies” in performance of nonprofit led by wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson
As a “sponsoring organization,” Balanced Nutrition Inc., a nonprofit led by Yolanda Hill, the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, for several years helped childcare providers apply for and receive federal funding for kids’ meals under the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, which is overseen by the North Carolina Department of Health and […]
Too few retailers check IDs when N.C. kids buy tobacco. That could jeopardize federal substance use treatment funds.
North Carolina is teetering on the edge of losing roughly $5.4 million in federal funds for combating the opioid epidemic and supporting substance use disorder treatment. If the state doesn’t slash youth tobacco access, it could forfeit funding. But North Carolina’s tobacco laws have made that difficult. To...
Educator, attorney to lead NC Mock Trial Program
The North Carolina Mock Trial Program has named named a veteran educator and licensed attorney from western North Carolina as its executive director. Smith, a resident of Arden, is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and practiced as a civil litigator in Charleston, S.C., in the 1990s. He earned an undergraduate from UNC Chapel Hill, a law degree from N.C. Central University and an masters in education from George Mason University. He served 14 years on the Hendersonville City Council. ...
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Every third Saturday in October will officially be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day thanks to the NC 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. North Carolina’s diverse muscle-powered trails — walking, cycling, running, paddling, climbing and equestrian trails — provide...
NC Rep. Ray Pickett visits Ashe to answer questions from constituents
WEST JEFFERSON — On Thursday evening, July 18, the Ashe County Republican Party hosted a community chat with Ray Pickett at Sweet and Savory Bakery and Deli in West Jefferson. Pickett is the current NC House Representative for District 93, which includes Ashe County and is running for reelection this November. Rep. Pickett fielded questions and engaged in numerous discussions with members of Ashe County for two hours as all were refreshed with beverages and bakery delectables from Sweet and Savory. ...
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