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Partisan split on pushing HCA to sell Mission Health? NC, US legislative candidates
ASHEVILLE - A partisan split looks to be forming over a new effort to push the for-profit HCA to sell Mission Health to a nonprofit. All six Democratic incumbents or challengers for Buncombe County congressional or North Carolina General Assembly seats said they supported Reclaim Healthcare WNC. The coalition of doctors, elected officials...
Harris campaign revitalizes young voters in North Carolina
As memes such as "coconut tree," and "brat summer," emerge on social media, it's giving a big boost to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for president."I feel a lot more enthusiastic about the whole campaign now because I'm like, I feel I can back something," Braeden Harper said.Harper is a Gen-Z voter who "feels the Kamalove," as he connected with other supporters at a political event in Rolesville on Sunday."I feel like this is just something that a lot of the youth just wanted to see," Harper said. "We'll see how it goes."In less than a week, Harris' campaign raised...
Carolina Panthers welcomes first Black gameday DJ
Nathaniel Perkins, known by his stage name DJ Carolina X, never expected deejaying to take him out of his hometown of Columbia, S.C. Ten years ago, it was just a “side hustle” he practiced at parties and events to make extra money. His side gig has led him to perform in venues across the world with artists like 21 Savage and Gucci Mane.
Teens charged in street racing crash that killed 81-year-old, Charlotte police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two teenagers are facing charges in connection with an alleged street racing crash that killed an 81-year-old in Charlotte on Sunday, police said. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to a crash on Albemarle Road a few minutes before 10 a.m. on July 28. When officers arrived, they found a 2011 Toyota Camry with heavy damage to the passenger side and a 2006 Nissan 350Z with heavy front-end damage. The driver and passenger of the Toyota were taken to Novant Health's Presbyterian hospital. The driver, identified as 81-year-old Robert Birch, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Albemarle Police Reports – July 26-28, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Wall, Damani Jacquez (B M, 18) Arrest on chrg of Awdwikisi (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/26/2024. • Rhodes, Chasity Leighann (W F, 18) Arrest on chrg of Disorderly Conduct, M (M), at 718 Leonard Av, Albemarle, on 07/27/2024. • Gray, Dellene Simone (B F, 38) Arrest on […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 26-28, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle, restaurants team up for ‘The Duke’s Feast’
Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation will present “The Duke’s Feast Restaurant Week” Aug. 5-11. The Duke’s Feast, much like “Queen’s Feast: Charlotte’s Restaurant Week, will feature dine-in specials by three restaurants in Downtown Albemarle, Christine’s Wood Fire, 197 N. Second St., Five Points Public House, 304 E. Main St., and The Courthouse Tavern & Table, 114 S. […] The post Albemarle, restaurants team up for ‘The Duke’s Feast’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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