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NC Supreme Court declines to fast-track Governor Cooper's lawsuits over board appointment powers
North Carolina's highest court has decided it won't fast-track appeals of results in two lawsuits initiated by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that challenged new laws that eroded his power to choose members of several boards and commissions.The state Supreme Court, in orders released Friday, denied the requests from Republican legislative leaders sued by Cooper to hear the cases without waiting for the intermediate-level Court of Appeals to consider and rule first on arguments. The one-sentence rulings did not disclose how individual justices voted on the petitions to bypass the cases to the Supreme Court. Cooper's lawyers had asked the court...
Funding solidified for Pilot Mountain SRO
The Town of Pilot Mountain on Monday requested Surry County Board of Commissioner to fully fund the salary of a school resource officer at Pilot Mountain Elementary, a request the board unanimously approved. The school district and board of education members in attendance reiterated there was no coverage gap at the middle school in the current school year; a deputy on site is being paid for by the school board at an hourly rate. ...
Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker
SALISBURY — The Fame Preservation Group hosted its third annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, raising over $2,200 to place a historical marker near the Old Lutheran Cemetery. The group raised a similar amount the prior year in order to install a stone marker at the cemetery, which contains a large, unmarked gravesite of Confederate veterans, but […] The post Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Wildcats shutout Vikings in season-opening victory
HUNTERSVILLE – A stifling defensive effort set the tone for the Lake Norman Wildcats in a season-opening 23-0 victory versus the North Meck Vikings. “They were flying around like their hair was on fire, baby,” Lake Norman head coach Jonathan Oliphant said. “(Defensive coordinator Dave Johnson) and the rest of the defensive staff does a great job. They play like they’re coached; tough, gritty and mean, and those coaches do a great job of instilling that passion in our players.”
Former critics start to coalesce around Duke Energy’s plans for more gas, solar in N.C.
An array of critics came out swinging in January when Duke Energy first filed its plans in North Carolina for one of the largest fossil fuel investments in the country. But as the months have dragged on in the development of the company’s biennial carbon-reduction plan, some notable detractors have relented.
North Carolina Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for August 24, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Here’s a look at Saturday, August 24, 2024 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from August 24 drawing 05-15-21-24-43, Powerball: 17, Power Play: 3 ...
910 boys soccer area code rankings: Coastal Christian, CFA, and Topsail join
Three new teams join this week's HighSchoolOT 910 area code rankings as Coastal Christian, Cape Fear Academy and Topsail replace Midway, White Oak, and North Moore. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes. Our 910 area...
Amazing Lorenzo Sonego wins the Winston. HIGHLIGHTS – SALEM OPEN RESULTS
Lorenzo Sonego grounds Alex Michelsen 6-0 6-3 in the final in Salem Open on Saturday after playing an impressive match to win his 5th career title, the 2nd of this season. The match lasted 1 hour and 3 minutes. This is the first time that Sonego conquered this tournament. His most significant achievement in this event so far was reaching the 3rd round. Here you can see when his history at this event.
‘What an honor to be here’: App State announces new women’s golf head coach
Chan Metts was announced as the new head coach for women’s golf at App State on Thursday. Before coming to App State, he served as the head coach for both women’s and men’s golf at Charleston Southern. As head coach of the women’s team at Charleston Southern, he led them to a NCAA Regional berth and a 2024 conference title, making it the team’s first appearance in 14 years.
Cape Fear Valley Health offers free heath screenings, sports physicals at Umoja Festival
Cape Fear Valley Health is offering free health screenings during the 32nd Umoja Festival.Happening inside Smith Recreation at Seabrook Park near Fayetteville State University, the first-come, first-serve clinic is for the uninsured or underinsured. Following screenings, participants can meet with a doctor on-site to review their results and discuss any concerns.Cape Fear is also offering free sports physicals for adolescents -- just in time for the new school year.The health clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The festival, which runs until 5 p.m., will also include arts, entertainment, food trucks and cultural events.
Truitt reflects on reading, innovation and politics in her NC superintendent term
One of North Carolina Superintendent Catherine Truitt’s big wins during her four-year term was the General Assembly’s 2021 vote to mandate changes in the way students are taught to read. In 2021, a few months after Truitt took office, lawmakers mandated that all elementary and pre-kindergarten teachers take...
D.G. Martin: Take steps to help favorite candidates succeed
Have you decided how you are going to vote in the upcoming election? Even if you have decided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there is more to do before you can do your duty on Election Day. There are more offices that will need your vote: secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, labor commissioner, insurance commissioner, state senator, state representative,...
Bystanders pull driver from fiery crash in Southern Pines
A driver was airlifted to the hospital Sunday after bystanders pulled the person from a fiery crash in Southern Pines. Around 12:30 a.m., emergency responders arrived at a single-car crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 1 and Murray Hill Road. Crews at the scene told WRAL News the vehicle...
Lexington Farmers Market: Pie, Oh my
It is Saturday at the Lexington Farmer’s Market. Do you feel that hint of fall in the air? It's the perfect time of year to enjoy pie and ice cream. Baked with fruit harvested over the summer and topped with homemade ice cream made from local milk, it's an incomparable dessert. Is your mouth watering yet?
‘Don’t let Satan win:” Details of John-Paul Miller’s final email to wife among trove of new court records
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify information about the GPS trackers placed on Mica Miller’s vehicle. CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — “Don’t let Satan win.” As Robeson County authorities were searching for Mica Miller in Lumber River State Park on April 27, her estranged husband John-Paul sent what would be the final email […]
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