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To understand homelessness, this pastor lived on the streets
For five days last summer, Finish Line Christian Center Pastor Shannon Williams lived on the streets of Lenoir. Williams was with another member of the church, Jon Beard. He had a cot and a backpack, and the two slept under a bridge. "We lived on the streets just like any other homeless community....
North Carolina Democrats sue to reverse decision that put RFK Jr. on ballot
The North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged the state election board's recent decision to recognize a new political party that will put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state's presidential ballots.The complaint filed Thursday seeks to reverse the board's action that made "We The People" an official party in the presidential battleground state. Board staff last week said that supporters of We The People turned in enough valid signatures from registered and qualified voters to exceed the petition threshold in state law.In the complaint filed in Wake County Superior Court, lawyers representing the Democratic Party alleged that Kennedy's campaign evaded...
D.G. Martin: New book spotlights legacy of playwright Paul Green
Many North Carolinians know who Paul Green is or was, but most can’t tell you much about him. He was certainly North Carolina’s greatest modern playwright as many of us learned when our teachers told us about the outdoor drama, “The Lost Colony,” the story of attempted colonization of North Carolina by the British, including, of course, the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the “new world.” ...
North Carolina to Enjoy Dry Spell: First Since July 4th
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents can look forward to noticeably drier conditions today, with clearing skies throughout the day. This marks the first time since July 4th that measurable rainfall is not expected anywhere in central North Carolina. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, Saturday...
Fight fentanyl poisoning and learn at a local Race Against Drugs event
It has been reported that ten people in North Carolina die each day as a result of fentanyl poisoning and over 375 people in Davidson County have also died as a result since 2015. Recently Davidson County has been inundated with more deaths associated with fentanyl. It is saddening to hear the number of individuals that have lost their lives from fentanyl poisoning and the statistics are as shocking when the age range of those killed by fentanyl is exposed. Locally, there have been countless arrests made by law enforcement of persons selling the deadly drug within our own community. There have also been arrests made of parents and caretakers of children that are being poisoned after ingesting the drug, unaware. This dangerous drug effects everyone and has the potential of killing someone that each of us know and loves, if it hasn’t already. It is time to end the excuses that too many live by, that it is not our problem, because it now is.
Tidjane Salaun's summer league performance proves Hornets biggest worry
The Charlotte Hornets surprisingly selected Tidjane Salaun with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Most predicted Salaun as a mid-first-round selection, but Charlotte clearly believed in his potential. It was shocking to see him taken so high, but Salaun has more than enough upside to deliver. The...
Both drivers transported after brake failure
A T-bone collision just outside Carthage town limits shut down N.C. 24-27 on Saturday night. The two-vehicle crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at the highway’s intersection with Stage Road. Emergency units were already in the area working the scene of a crash on McCrimmon Road when the page went...
David Glenn’s pre-season look at NC State, UNC, WFU & Duke football teams
Charlotte, NC – The ACC kickoff in Charlotte has brought together fans, analysts, and coaches to discuss the upcoming football season. With North Carolina’s “Big Four” schools—Duke, Wake Forest, NC State, and UNC—each presenting unique challenges and opportunities, this season promises to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. I had a chance to sit down and speak with veteran sports journalist David Glenn. He offers us an in-depth analysis of each team’s prospects, strengths, and potential pitfalls.
Veteran Charlotte Personality Ramona Holloway Laid Off.
For the first time in over 23 years, Ramona Holloway — the longtime co-host of WLNK-FM’s former “Matt & Ramona Show” — is no longer working in radio, The Charlotte Observer reports. On Tuesday, the 58-year-old Holloway said on social media that she had been...
NC Department of Transportation upgrades traffic signals to improve pedestrian safety
North Carolina Department of Transportation is improving pedestrian safety through upgrading traffic signals.According to a Friday press release, NCDOT is adding a 'leading pedestrian interval' or LPI, to its traffic signals. This gives pedestrians a three to seven-second head start to enter the crosswalk before drivers who must yield before making a turn."This change makes pedestrians more visible for drivers," Nick Zinser, NCDOT's Western Region Signals Engineer, said. "It's a safety enhancement, and it can be done at a low cost by reprogramming the existing equipment at our traffic signals."LPIs are already common in downtown Charlotte and Raleigh.The press release...
18 swim sites in eastern North Carolina fail water quality standard tests
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — More than a dozen swim sites across eastern North Carolina have failed Swim Guide tests this week after recent periods of heavy rains. Sites that failed to meet the water quality standards include: “This is a direct result of the enormous amount of rain we’ve had over the last week or […]
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