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Antisemitism law backed by GOP majorities, Democratic governor
(The Center Square) – Defining in North Carolina law a working definition of antisemitism has been accomplished by Republican majorities in the General Assembly and signed into law by its Democratic governor. The SHALOM Act, as House Bill 942 is known, stands up to hate and leads “with our moral principles,” a definition used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. It includes “contemporary examples of antisemitism” as a tool and guide “for training, education, recognizing, and combating antisemitic hate crimes or discrimination and for tracking...
Mushroom-infused chocolates recalled amid probe into illnesses; illness reported in NC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some hospitalizations.
Fireworks, parades set for 4th of July celebrations in WNC
(WLOS) — Western North Carolina is ready to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, with several fireworks shows and parades on tap for this week. Below is a list of events scheduled for this holiday week. Asheville. Independence Day Block Party, sponsored by Ingles (July 4): This is an all-day...
Ground to be broken for work on future shell building in Nashville
A ceremonial turning of dirt is set for early next week at the site of a future shell building at the Nashville Business Center just west of town and close to the Business U.S. 64 interchange with U.S. 64. The gathering is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday. The project is a partnership between Nash County and the town to help attract more industry to a location within an hour’s drive of the Research Triangle Park and five miles from Interstate 95. ...
Wendell celebrates Independence Day early
For a third consecutive year, people in and around Wendell got an early start on the celebration of Independence Day with a community festival and fireworks show July 2. The event drew thousands of people for children’s activities, food trucks, and of course fireworks — and many said they liked getting an early start on the holiday. “It’s good,” said […] The post Wendell celebrates Independence Day early first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ranking WNC WRs in 2024 NC high school football season
From Sawyer Belue to Hayezon Tobe, the Citizen Times and Times ranked the top wide receivers for the 2024 NC high school football season in WNC. The start of football practices in North Carolina is a month away. Western North Carolina teams are hard at work in summer workouts and 7-on-7s to prepare for the upcoming NCHSAA and NCISAA seasons.
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