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Panel at Catawba College works to raise confidence in North Carolina’s election security
SALISBURY — A panel hosted at Catawba College on Tuesday gave North Carolina elections officials and experts an opportunity to provide accurate information about election laws and processes in an effort to increase confidence in the state’s voting system. The panel included Rowan County Elections Director Sharon Main, Rowan County Board of Elections member Kenneth Stutts, […] The post Panel at Catawba College works to raise confidence in North Carolina’s election security appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Where Fort Liberty military families can find WIC office on post
FORT LIBERTY — The Fort Liberty office of the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC, has moved locations on post, officials announced this week. Previously operating in a satellite office in the post's Public Health Annex on Blackjack Street, the new location is in the Joel Clinic, 4861 Logistics St., a news release this week stated. ...
GOP nominee for governor in North Carolina has a history of inflammatory words. It could cost Trump
COLFAX, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he has said previously, but they were inclined to be forgiving. “He’s a good speaker. He...
In North Carolina, the Math for a Supermajority May Come Down to One
DAVIDSON, N.C. — This fall, as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of state legislatures across the country, much of the attention has focused on states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona, where one or two seats could tip the balance. But in a handful of states, the legislature is...
Despite financial challenges, hospital CEO sees bright future
A recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform looked at more than 700 rural hospitals across the nation, ones it said were facing particularly daunting financial challenges. Among the North Carolina hospitals listed as at risk was Northern Regional Hospital but President and CEO Chris Lumsden said the local hospital is well-positioned for the future. He said that there is often more than one side to...
Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro
RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and 131 yards as Eastern Randolph repelled visiting Asheboro 33-21 in Friday night’s non-conference game. The Wildcats broke a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter. Eastern Randolph’s Julian Brooks returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown for the game’s...
Updated Labor Day Weekend high school football schedule after storms roll through Friday night
Thunderstorms moved through the state of North Carolina on Friday afternoon and evening, causing major impacts to the high school football schedule. Some severe storms popped up in the Triangle area in the mid-afternoon hours, dumping heavy rain. The storms grew in coverage, impacting the Triad, Charlotte, eastern North Carolina, and the Sandhills.
Scotland County: key area in swing state North Carolina
In North Carolina's Scotland County, voters backed Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016, and then Republican Donald Trump in 2020. - From 1988 to 2016, Scotland County voted for Democrats: Michael Dukakis, Bill Clinton (twice), Al Gore, John Kerry, Barack Obama (twice) and Hillary Clinton.
Most frequent users of 988 Hotline are teenagers 13 to 17 years old, data shows
The first week back to school can be an exciting time for some students, but it's also an area of concern for mental health professionals.They say the start of the school year typically spurs an uptick in mental health problems.There is an alarming trend emerging among middle and high school students.The latest data from the North Carolina Health and Human Resources reveals that 13-to-17-year-olds now are most frequent users of the 988 Hotline.Almost 6,500 teens have reached out in crisis in the past year.Mental health care providers say there's a significant gap in support."The mental health resources they just can't...
Filling northeastern North Carolina's 'legal desert:' A conversation with public defender Tonza Ruffin
When there is an area with a lack of affordable, fresh food, it is often referred to as a food desert. Likewise, at least according to the North Carolina State Bar, when there are not enough lawyers in one place, it is called a legal desert. The North Carolina Administrative...
Watch: Massive fireball spotted over North Carolina, much of Appalachia
The American Meteor Society received around 140 reports of people both seeing and hearing the event. NASA said its analysis found the fireball traveled from west to east over Tennessee before breaking up over the Tar Heel State.
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