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New coalition launches in bid to pressure HCA to sell Mission Health System
For months, Western North Carolina elected officials, health care professionals and others have been calling for HCA Healthcare, the country’s largest for-profit hospital company, to sell Asheville-based Mission Health System amid a torrent of lawsuits, patient complaints and even a federal inquiry. Now, a new group is escalating those...
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.
Uwharrie Wampus Cats fall short in playoffs
ALBEMARLE — Earlier this week, the Uwharrie Wampus Cats wood-bat collegiate baseball team wrapped up its second season as a team and first campaign as a member of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League (SCBL). Playing at Queens University’s Stick Williams Dream Field in Charlotte, the sixth-seeded Wampus Cats (11-20)...
Caulder to take over operations at Richmond County Animal Shelter; animal control reigns handed to Rivers Wildlife Removal
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Animal Shelter will be under new management by October. The county government announced Wednesday that operations will transfer Oct. 1 from K2 Solutions to local animal advocate Tessie Caulder. “Ms. Caulder has over 30 years of experience working with animals, including prior shelter operation...
Thomasville man charged with 3 counts of indecent liberties
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was charged with indecent liberties this month, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office documents say. Charles Wesley Shumaker, 44, of Thomasville, was issued an arrest warrant on July 1 and charged with three counts of felony indecent liberties with a child. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 1. […]
CMS shifts to transform DK8 into a K-5 school next year
DAVIDSON – The upcoming school year is likely to be the last that middle schoolers traverse the halls of Davidson K-8 School. After just five academic calendar years as a kindergarten through eighth-grade school, and just three with all grades present, the renovated educational facility on South Street is set to revert to a traditional elementary school with only kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
Xavier Legette Not Happy After First Day of Practice
The Panthers' rookie receiver feels like he didn't put his best forward on the field today. Usually, the first day of training camp brings a lot of joy and smiles across players faces, happy to be back doing what they love. While that's how rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette started today, his mood completely flipped at practice's end.
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...
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 19-24, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports: • Cook, Alden Dwayne (W /M/24) Arrest on chrg of 1) Driving While Impaired (M) and 2) Dwlr Not Impaired Rev (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, NC, on 7/19/2024. • Harris, Tavaras Lamar (B /M/32) Arrest on chrg of Sex Offender/child Premises (F), at 126 South 3rd St, […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 19-24, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Home turf — Golf course superintendent 40-year career drawing to close
SALISBURY — The love of agronomy began at an early age for Ron Bivins as he started mowing lawns at approximately 8 to 10, and in time made this his life-long career. Bivins has served as the superintendent of the golf course at The Country Club of Salisbury for 40 years and is working toward […] The post Home turf — Golf course superintendent 40-year career drawing to close appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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...
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