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Leake appointed to judicial post
RALEIGH — On August 23, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Alexandria E. Leake to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 35, serving Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey counties. Leake will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Hal Harrison. “I am grateful for Allie Leake’s service to her community and her willingness to step up,” said Governor Cooper. “She will be a great addition to the bench and serve the people of western North Carolina with distinction.” Leake is currently a Partner at Leake and Stokes, PLLC in Marshall, N.C. She has been with the firm since 2019, beginning as a legal intern before becoming a trial attorney. Leake received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law.
NCDHHS Invests $4.5 million to expand NC Child Treatment Program, children's behavioral health
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently announced a $4.5 million investment in the NC Child Treatment Program, a statewide initiative to train mental health providers in trauma-informed treatment models for children with complex behavioral health needs. NCDHHS is investing to expand access to proven behavioral health treatments so young people and their families receive the support they need sooner, and in the communities where they live and learn. The investment is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen...
Save birds, go 'Lights Out' NC
DURHAM — The Smithsonian Migratory Birds Center previously estimated that 365 to 988 million birds are killed each year in the U.S. due to collisions with buildings. A new study that examined the outcomes for birds injured by building collisions proves that the death toll is much higher. The good news is that people across North Carolina can take action to help, starting as soon as tonight. By turning off lights at home and at work—and advocating for Lights Out policies in your own community—people...
MST 47th birthday celebrations announced; walk, ride 47 miles in September
Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is announcing several ways to celebrate the 47th birthday of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in September. The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is North Carolina’s flagship trail, running 1,175 miles from Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi) in the Smoky Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge on the Outer Banks. The organization plans yearly events to celebrate how far the trail has come since September 1977, when Howard Lee, then secretary of the NC Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, proposed “establishing a state trail between the mountains and the seashore in North Carolina.” ...
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore Opens Saturday for Everyone 21 and Older: Exploring Their Lineup
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Great Smoky Cannabis Company (91 Bingo Loop Road Cherokee) opens their doors to everyone 21 and older in four days, on Saturday, September 7. The marijuana superstore, located at the home of a former bingo hall that cost over $50 million to renovate, opens Saturday on tribal land operated by the Eastern Band of … Continue reading The post North Carolina Marijuana Superstore Opens Saturday for Everyone 21 and Older: Exploring Their Lineup appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Duke Energy customers in North Carolina to enjoy bill drops & Save up to $480 Annually
Starting January 1, Duke Energy customers in North Carolina will experience a reduction in their electric rates, as announced by the company. This decrease is part of the annual adjustment to account for the cost of fuel used in electricity generation.
North Carolina Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for September 2, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, September 2, 2024 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from September 2 drawing 08-42-46-48-53, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 3 ...
CFPB fines mortgage lender for deceiving veterans, servicemembers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against New Day Financial, also called NewDay USA, for deceiving servicemembers and veterans seeking cash-out refinance loans. © Shutterstock The CFPB found that NewDay USA gave misleading and incomplete cost comparisons to borrowers refinancing in North Carolina, Maine, and Minnesota. These cost comparisons made the company’s loans […] The post CFPB fines mortgage lender for deceiving veterans, servicemembers appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
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