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A Charlotte LGBTQ club has suddenly closed. It was mired in controversy recently
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte gay bar recently mired in controversy has shut its doors for good. The Bar at 316's last post on Facebook was on August 18, 2024, indicating it would be the bar's final night open. The announcement was rather sudden, with no previous discussion about the closing shared ahead of time.
GOP sees worrying signs in North Carolina governor’s race
Republicans in North Carolina are facing worrying signs in the governor’s race amid a torrent of negative headlines surrounding their candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Most polls in recent months have shown Democrat Josh Stein, the state’s attorney general, leading Robinson, an ally of former President Trump who has drawn criticism for his past rhetoric…
Most North Carolina residents express confidence in integrity and accuracy of 2024 election in new poll
A new poll finds most North Carolina voters are confident their vote will be accurately counted this year and in the integrity of the state’s election, but the poll also reveals partisan divides on those issues.
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...
Concerns grow over lack of EMS workers in Eastern North Carolina
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Across Eastern North Carolina, there’s growing concerns over the lack of EMS workers. The issue is affecting both volunteer and paid EMS workers, putting communities at risk. The shortage of workers is making it harder to respond to 911 calls. EMS Director of Lenoir County Murry Stroud said many rural […]
The Week in Renewable Fights
1. York County, South Carolina – Silfab Solar’s efforts to build a solar panel factory in coastal South Carolina have become a nexus of fear politics in recent weeks, even as the community’s Republican congressman tries to assuage residents’ concerns. Members of the community are concerned about chemicals that will be used at the plant, which will be built near two schools. They also say they’re worried about the risk of fires or explosions. A town meeting about Silfab last week was hosted by Representative Ralph Norman and drew more than a hundred people. It turned into a fury...
'It feels like the Philippines': Fayetteville restaurant to serve Filipino home cooking
Longtime Fayetteville realtor Esperanza “Nanette” Thomas said she’s known for her Filipino home cooking among family, friends and clients, and soon the city will be able to get a taste of the islands at her forthcoming restaurant. Kusinera Filipino Cuisine is slated to open Sept. 14 at 3047 Legion Road, formerly seafood restaurant Crab Du Jour, in a shopping plaza at Black and Decker and Legion roads. ...
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