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Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900...
Summer camp puts focus on mentoring and inspiration
The ninth annual Impact Camp brings participants together for mentoring with guest speakers and camp counselors. At Impact Camp, the emphasis is on positive influences. The camp, sponsored by Meck Investment Company, is in its ninth year and will take place at Johnson C. Smith University July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m. Executive director Shawn Kennedy said the camp began in 2015 and eventually moved to JCSU in 2017.
Eliminating mental health stigma among minority groups
Mental health matters, and minority groups often lack necessary resources to get help. Novant Health licensed clinical social worker Sheena Baker says that this could be happening for a few different reasons. “One of the stigmas that stand out to me is a religious one,” Baker said. “Historically in both...
Jon Gallagher scores late to rally Austin to 2-2 draw with Charlotte
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Defender Jon Gallagher scored late in the second half and Austin FC rallied for a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC on Saturday night. Gallagher used assists from Alex Ring and Diego Rubio in the 80th minute to score his second goal of the season for Austin (8-10-7). Ring's assist was his sixth this season and Rubio's was his first.
From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
31 teams registered for the 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival
ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce has announced that 31 teams have registered for the 10th Annual Dragon Boat Festival. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and most exciting yet, showcasing the spirit and community engagement of Rowan County and beyond. Top sponsors for this year’s event include Novant Health, Trinity […] The post 31 teams registered for the 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival appeared first on Salisbury Post.
ROTTEN: Allegations of theft and corruption surround fmr. Pageland Chamber of Commerce president
In December 2023, Ethan Foard filed a lawsuit, asking the Chesterfield County courts to rip apart whatever's left of the Pageland Chamber, a nonprofit with a mission to promote Pageland and its businesses.
VOTE: Does the South Carolina Highway Patrol have America’s best-looking cruisers?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Do you love the look of South Carolina Highway Patrol’s cruisers? Your vote could help them win a nationwide calendar contest. SC Highway Patrol is featuring its 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in an annual contest to find America’s best-looking cruiser. “We compete against all the other state agencies […]
South Carolina ranks seventh for religious liberty
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked among the best states for protecting religious liberty, coming in seventh on a ranking of all 50 states. The Palmetto State earned a score of 63.7%, ranking it just ahead of Utah and just behind Ohio, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty.
What vaccines are required for South Carolina students?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A new school year in South Carolina is just around the corner. Preparations are underway to send children back to the classroom from shopping for clothes to gathering school supplies to ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date. South Carolina law requires that students receive certain immunizations – or have a valid exemption – […]
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