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Georgia Republicans Vote Against Democracy By Using Trump Lies To Legalize Election Interference
It's not like his voter fraud claims began in 2020—it's his go-to. In 2016, during the GOP primaries, Trump lost the Iowa and Colorado caucuses to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. He blamed voter fraud. The post Georgia Republicans Vote Against Democracy By Using Trump Lies To Legalize Election Interference appeared first on NewsOne.
Gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s visit to Huntersville met by protestors
Robinson has lately been taking on a more direct approach to his government experience and added that his previous positions as an activist and social media influencer were for those causes.
Coalition pushes for NC school suspension reform
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
Precautionary swim advisory lifted for most oceanside sites
The precautionary swimming advisory for parts of the North Carolina coast issued Aug. 7, when Tropical Storm Debby moved north from Florida, was lifted midday Wednesday for most oceanside sites. The two oceanside sites where the advisory remains are Caswell Beach Public Beach access in Brunswick County, and at Sea...
Cooper, Davis celebrate high-speed internet milestone for Twin Counties
Faster and more reliable internet access may soon be coming to a rural community near you. That was the message Wednesday at Rocky Mount High School where Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-1st District, gathered with community leaders and officials from Nash County Public Schools to celebrate a WiFi milestone. To date, internet provider Brightspeed’s network has reached more than 30,000 homes and businesses across the Twin Counties, said the company’s Director of Government Affairs Steve Brewer. ...
Laurel Green Park and playground reopens after year-long stream restoration
LAUREL PARK - Laurel Green has reopened after a year-long closure for an extensive stream restoration project and a thorough cleaning of its popular playground. Laurel Park officials closed the town’s park and playground facility in May 2023 to begin the project. A grand re-opening was held in May 2024 with a ribbon cutting officiated by Mayor Carey O’Cain and Republican N.C. Sen. Tim Moffitt. ...
Burning the meadow: Many landowners interested in controlled burns but how does it work?
This February, Mike Elliott held a drip torch over the edge of the meadow in front of his house, and dropped flaming fuel onto the dry grass and plants. Fire rose high into the air. A curving line of flames rolled quickly through the field — devouring the dry foliage and leaving smoldering ash behind. Elliott had done controlled burns before and he had help — a crew of five, including four people from Conserving Carolina. The...
Baba Nahm plans table service, all-day menu, pastries spread at new restaurant location
ASHEVILLE - A downtown eatery that became popular with lunch crowds is revamping its operations, service offerings and menu at a new location. In 2017, Brian Smith and his pastry chef wife Laura opened Baba Nahm restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern street food styles at Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave, Suite 139. ...
ROME EMPERORS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN EXTRA INNINGS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT VS. ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
Three runs in the bottom of the ninth, courtesy of Nick Ward and Adam Zebrowski, kept the Emperors alive Wednesday night before E.J. Exposito’s single won the ball game in the tenth, 6-5. Again, it was Asheville striking first via a single, double, and triple in the top of...
Top high school football player in NC — maybe in the US — faces tough college decision
Providence Day’s David Sanders might be the best high school football player in the United States. He’s got his own clothing line, and big decision to make Saturday. An exclusive Q&A with The Observer.
'These disparities exist' | Lincoln County couple shares story of grief, praises new law aimed at stillbirth prevention
DENVER, N.C. — Since 2018, Brandon and Tomeka Isaac have used their darkest days as a guiding light to help others. “Two weeks before everything just happened, Jace was measuring small. That’s a symptom of something going on,” Tomeka Isaac shared. Jace is their tragically stillborn son.
1st Western NC Sheetz hosts grand opening Thursday, Aug. 15: Free coffee, prizes
The first Sheetz restaurant and convenience store to open in Hendersonville — and the Asheville area as a whole — will host a grand opening event complete with prizes, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free self-serve coffee and soda all day. The festivities begin outside of the store at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15,...
Robinson says ‘conflict of interest’ in state’s review of family’s nonprofit, citing Stein’s wife’s employment
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) is accusing a state agency of having a “conflict of interest” in its review of his wife’s nonprofit because that agency also employs the wife of his opponent in the governor’s race, Atty. Gen. Josh Stein (D).
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