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Election 2024: Silence strategic, and silence conspicuous
(The Center Square) – Democratic leaders in Raleigh have not hesitated to show support for President Joe Biden since his disastrous debate with former president Donald Trump. Washington congressional colleagues, however, are a different story. More than a week later, Democratic U.S. Reps. Donald Davis, Deborah Ross, Valerie Foushee, Kathy Manning, Alma Adams, Wiley Nickel and Jeff Jackson have neither a press release nor social media post to X related to the debate or Biden staying in the race. ...
NIEHS launches 2021 Feds Feed Families virtual campaign
Last month, NIEHS kicked off its annual summer drive to collect food for disadvantaged communities as part of the greater Feds Feed Families effort across the federal government. The program encourages federal employees to donate food and other essential items to families in their local area. “This is a great...
Davidson County Local Food Network and Thomasville Farmers Market announce launch of a new pop-up farmers market
The Davidson County Local Food Network and the Thomasville Farmers Market are excited to announce the launch of a new pop-up farmers market at the Senior Services Congregate Center in Thomasville. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to improve access to fresh and locally grown farm produce for...
Hornets Reportedly Target Surprising All-Star on the Trade Market
The Charlotte Hornets have ushered in a new era since last season's trade deadline when they moved on from Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, and PJ Washington. They made their intentions of rebuilding clear when they hired Jeff Peterson as general manager, and Charles Lee as their new head coach. The...
Empire Pizza sets opening for next restaurant here
Empire Pizza’s expansion continues with its sixth location opening here on July 10. The family-run pizza venture’s 7,600-square-foot restaurant — the brand’s largest to date — is at 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte.
Charlotte advocates link labor and affordable housing
The third annual Housing Justice Assembly gathered advocates from housing and labor movements to push for greater access to affordable housing in Charlotte. Affordable housing and labor advocates want more for working class people. The Housing Justice Coalition held its third annual Housing Justice Assembly on June 29 with panelists...
SCC graduates are Scholars of Global Distinction
Two students graduated this year from Surry Community College’s Scholars of Global Distinction program. Paulina Cruz-Martinez and Daisy Jimenez have both completed the qualifications to receive recognition from UNC-Chapel Hill as Scholars of Global Distinction. Cruz-Martinez graduated with an associate in arts from Surry Community College. She plans on attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the fall to study business administration. ...
NFL Player Larrell Murchison to host free football camp in Elizabethtown on July 6
ELIZABTHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Larrell Murchison is hosting a free football camp in Elizabethtown on Saturday, July 6. While online tickets are sold out, guests can still show up for the event at Elizabethtown Middle School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to take part.
Statesville pastor delivers invocation at White House during Independence Day celebration
At the invitation of President Joe Biden, the Rev. Dr. Robert W. “Rob” Lee delivered the invocation at the White House on Thursday during the Independence Day celebration. The invocation was delivered at the conclusion of a picnic on the grounds of the White House geared toward military families and prior the fireworks show that attracted thousands of guests to the South Lawn.
Delayed streetscape should enhance Asheboro’s infrastructure
ASHEBORO – The streetscape project in downtown Asheboro is still in the works, something that officials said should improve efficiency and spruce up an area of the social and business district. Trevor Nuttall, Asheboro’s community development director, said a state grant is assisting with the project, much of which...
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