Rockwell
LATEST NEWS
Spencer medical facility to expand after fund injection
SPENCER — Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Center (CRCHC) announced last week that the organization received funding from the Cannon Foundation to expand the Northern Rowan Family Medicine location in Spencer. Northern Rowan Family Medicine serves patients living in rural areas of Rowan County. With a commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care, the clinic offers a wide range […] The post Spencer medical facility to expand after fund injection appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Shark Week is here: How to watch, latest North Carolina shark attack numbers and more
Discovery Channel's Shark Week begins this weekend, marking the 36th annual event in the channel's long history of shark-related programming. WWE wrestler and actor John Cena will take on the role of host following Jason Momoa in 2023. The week of programming begins at 8 p.m. this Sunday, July 7, starting with "Belly of the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier," described by the Shark Week website as "an intense and eye-opening show that delves into the world of great white shark feeding frenzies."
There are deadly consequences to drinking and boating
BELEWS CREEK, N.C. — It's a trend we've seen in past years. North Carolina's Wildlife Resources Commission said they wrote over 1,000 citations for safety violations on the water last year during the 4th of July weekend. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman spoke with a boater who lost someone...
Local Triad pharmacies hope House Bill 246 can keep doors open
(WGHP) — North Carolina House Bill 246 is currently in limbo. What happens with it will affect how people get their prescription medications. It was passed by the North Carolina House over a year ago and then passed the first reading in the North Carolina Senate. It was then referred to the rules committee and […]
Firefighters to get cancer coverage benefits even after retirement under new North Carolina law
A new law just signed by Governor Roy Cooper is aimed at protecting those who protect us. It all comes after families of firefighters diagnosed with cancer fought for years for more support and funding.It would impact families like Christy Burgess. Her husband Nathan was a Raleigh firefighter and burn instruction who served for decades."He truly enjoyed what he did and being able to serve his community, there was a lot of pride in that," she says.Things changed during the pandemic. A sore throat after getting COVID turned out to be cancer. Multiple rounds of chemo and radiation didn't help,...
On Air Today: Rep. Allen Buansi on the Short Session and Approval of Venus Flytrap Plates
North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 5. With the General Assembly’s short session now finished, Buansi reflects on some of the measures that excited and concerned him the most — including some changes around criminal justice. Buansi also discusses a win for him and for North Carolina botanical research: a specialty license plate for Venus flytraps in partnership with the North Carolina Botanical Garden was finally approved and signed into law. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro representative discusses the journey of the bill and what happens now for people interested in the specialty plates.
A do-si does it: Longtime parade fixture goes out with a bang
FAITH — A patriotic presence filled the air in Faith on Thursday for the annual 4th of July parade. Approximately 250 floats made their way down Main Street to the adoring cheers of a fervent Independence Day crowd. One of those floats, China-Grove-based Southern Style Cloggers, did so for the last time, hanging up their clogs […] The post A do-si does it: Longtime parade fixture goes out with a bang appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Charlotte steakhouses get ‘B’ on Mecklenburg County restaurant health inspection
Establishments listed in this review received grades of either a “B” or “C”, or below a 90, when inspected during the month of June, according to data pulled July 3 from the N.C. Public Health Inspections’ online database. Restaurants, food stands, mobile-food operators and push carts are included in this review.
Lexington community meeting to share designs for grave memorials of formally enslaved people of African descent
A meeting will take place on Friday, July 12th at St. Stephen United Methodist Church to present the ideas and designs for ways to honor the graves of formerly enslaved people of African descent, located in the oldest section of the Lexington City Cemetery. Thus far, approximately thirty-two graves have...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.