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Blow: Republicans’ depressingly effective minority outreach strategy
MILWAUKEE — The 2020 Republican National Convention featured a procession of minority speakers that was, as reported at the time, almost certainly unprecedented. The 2024 RNC lineup may rival or exceed it. It would be easy to mock this week’s lineup of speakers of color as mostly performative, but...
GOP called for unity as it continued to feature far-right figures, ideas
The Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina has said that acceptance of gay people would help bring civilization’s end, that transgender people should be arrested for their choice of bathrooms and that “some people need killing.”. But when Mark Robinson took the stage during prime time at...
Republicans ready attacks on Harris in anticipation of Biden bowing out
MILWAUKEE—Republicans gathered for their party’s national convention this week were hedging their bets on their November opponent as drama engulfs the Democratic Party. Speakers levied criticisms at not just President Biden, but the “Biden-Harris” administration. They labeled Vice President Harris the “border czar,” a reference to the assignment she was given to address the root causes of migration. And some openly speculated about how former President Trump would fare against someone other than Biden.
Pet of the Week: July 20
Amelie is up for adoption through Rainbow Animal Rescue. She is estimated to be about 4 months old and is a terrier mix. She currently weighs in at about 10 pounds, but rescue staff have no way to know just how big she will get. She is on her two-week quarantine. She is up to date on vaccines and her other vetting is being scheduled. If you are interested in adopting Amelie, go to rainbowanimalrescue.org and scroll down to the adoption application link. The rescue will be appointment only since this is a foster based organization. Anyone wanting to adopt must have an approved application to meet the dogs. To reach out to someone, call 252-883-6413. Questions about dogs can be posted on the Rainbow Animal Rescue of NC Facebook page. There is an adoption donation which goes to veterinarian care, boarding and transportation. If you would like to help support the work of this nonprofit organization, send checks to Rainbow Animal Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. Also, donations from puppy and dog food, to beds, toys and treats can be made at The Herald, 1025 Roanoke Ave. in Roanoke Rapids. You can see Rainbow Animal Rescue cats at the Roanoke Rapids Petsense store.
Warren County Memorial Library announces new Smart Book Locker
The Warren County Memorial Library has launched a new Smart Book Locker at Lake Gaston Coffee Company, located at 104 Wellington Way, Littleton. This locker was acquired through a County Improvement Plan and has been placed in partnership with Lake Gaston Coffee Company. Patrons can use this location to pick...
Chowan University Welcomes JaCinda Griffin as Enrollment Advisor
Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of JaCinda Griffin as a new Enrollment Advisor. In this role, formerly known as Admissions Counselors, Griffin will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, their families, and school counselors, providing guidance and support throughout the enrollment process. Griffin,...
GCPS teacher raises pending, city questions budget transparency
Greensville County public schools and the City of Emporia are once again going head-to-head over the budget for fiscal year 2025. The two-year state budget signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin in May included a 3% raise for all teachers across the commonwealth. However, localities are required to provide a local match in order to receive state funding for the raises, which only apply to Standards of Quality positions — teachers, principals and assistant principals.
The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know
This story originally appeared on NPR. The 2024 Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night in Milwaukee with former President Donald Trump’s address to the delegates. Trump’s speech marked the first major public remarks he delivered following the assassination attempt against him less than a week ago.
Man arrested for solicitation of a minor
On April 15, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received notification about an adult male contacting a juvenile female for sexual favors. According to a press release from Major Anzell M. Harris, during the investigation led by Detective C. Watkins, five search warrants were applied for and granted. The suspect, Taylor Scott Harris, 29, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested on July 17, and served with the warrant for felony solicitation of a minor by computer which was obtained on July 15 by Watkins.
Help needed from the public for vandalism incidents
At about 2 a.m. on July 17, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department responded to a call in reference to damage to property at a business located in the 200 block of East 10th Street. According to a press release from Chief C. Shane Guyant, witnesses reported that a black four-door...
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year.
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