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Omnibus Bill adds to go cocktails and other changes to the NC ABC laws
Session Law 2024-41 (SB 527) was enacted on July 8th and made several changes to alcohol laws in North Carolina. Many are wondering if the recent signing of the Omnibus Bill by Governor Roy Cooper will boost local alcohol sales for restaurants and the ABC stores. Lexington recently benefited from...
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...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
Hughes, Barham Highlight Recent Trackman CPL Players of the Week
HOLLY SPRINGS – The Coastal Plain League (CPL) announced today several of its recent Players of the Week for the 2024 season. CPL Players of the Week are brought to you by Trackman Baseball, providing players and coaches next-generation analytical data all season long. Most recently were the CPL...
German Solar Specialist hep global Completes 9.8-MWp Solar Park in North Carolina, Plans New Projects
German solar specialist hep global GmbH has announced the completion of its 9.8-MWp Perendale solar park in Mocksville, North Carolina. The facility has been connected to the power grid on a trial basis, with output set to be sold to local electricity cooperative Energy United. The company, which operates under...
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