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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.
Couple ties knot at Upstate hospital
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A special wedding took place at Prisma Hospital in Greenville on Tuesday. Melinda and Scott McLeskey had plans to get married but Scott’s mother, Janice, was in the hospital due to recently breaking her back. “I said we’re going to do it,” said Melinda....
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Wearing masks in public will be illegal, with exceptions, after NC veto override vote
After a contentious trip through the North Carolina General Assembly, a bill banning masks in public, with some exceptions, and a campaign finance provision, is set to become law. At the end of June Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, “various criminal and election law changes” citing concerns over...
Well water test history must now be shared with home buyers
Residential property disclosure statements in North Carolina now include a question about testing for contaminants in private wells, thanks to work by the NIEHS-funded University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center and collaborators. The decision by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, effective July 1, requires sellers to indicate whether dwellings supplied by private well water have ever had the water supply tested for quality, quantity, and pressure and, if so, to provide the date of the test.
Answer Man: Vendors selling goods along off-ramp in East Flat Rock legal or not?
Today's burning question is about about the practice of selling goods at on-/off-ramps, a practice that has become more common throughout Western North Carolina in the past few years. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column.
Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time spending on projects sponsored by legislators, […] The post Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Passengers voice frustration with Charlotte airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the busiest in the world and officials expect record-breaking passenger traffic for the Fourth of July holiday.Why it matters: There are several big projects ongoing to modernize the airport, which means travelers have been experiencing delays getting in and out of CLT. By the numbers: The airport expects 1.18 million passengers between July 2-8, a 12% uptick compared to 2023. 191,000 of those passengers are expected to be local passengers departing from Charlotte, which is a 15.6% increase compared to last year, according to the airport. Zoom in: Charlotte tied for 69th...
Sextortion victim’s families brought together to fight growing crime
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Brandon Guffey says he feels partly responsible wishing he could have done something to save the life of James Woods. “It’s like a parasite that sucks the life out of these children and preys on their shame,” expressed Brandon Guffey. The Streetsboro teen took...
SUSPECT IN TOCCOA OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING ARRESTED IN LAVONIA
The search for the suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday in Toccoa is now in custody. Late Tuesday afternoon, 37-year-old Montavious Cantrell Winkfield surrendered to police in Lavonia. On Monday, Winkfield allegedly shot at a Stephens County Sheriff’s deputy after the vehicle he was in was pulled over.
Workers across Southern states demand relief from record-breaking heat
Workers from various service industry sectors across Atlanta, Charleston, South Carolina, and Durham, North Carolina, united in a set of simultaneous rallies last month to address the escalating challenge of extreme heat in their workplaces. This coordinated effort, organized by the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW), aimed to highlight the hazardous conditions faced by employees as temperatures soar to unprecedented levels this summer.
N.C. Wildlife announces 2024 wild turkey harvest totals
Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report shows that hunters recorded 24,074 birds harvested statewide in 2024, including 2,372 birds taken during the youth season. Hunters harvested 15 fewer turkeys than last year’s record total, making the 2024 Spring Turkey season the second-highest year on record. Both the Mountain and Coastal ecoregions reported increases in harvest numbers compared to the 2023 season, particularly in the Coastal region. ...
Nursing professor innovates strategies to reduce opiate addiction
Dr. Chandra Speight knew early that she was on a mission to make North Carolina better, but it took a few degrees and living a bit of life to find her true north – reducing the devastating harm of addiction, particularly for mothers in rural and medically underserved parts of the state.
Old North Farm holds pie contest
On a sultry Sunday afternoon, a crowd of people gathered under tents at Old North Farm and waited as the judges deliberated inside. Every few moments, a new pie, freshly judged, would be carried out to the community table where everyone could sample a slice. There was cherry, chocolate, pecan, key lime and all manner of flavors and styles of pie during the inaugural contest and hotdog party. The farm held the contest in combination with...
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