Toast
LATEST NEWS
Mural puts Bannertown on map
Mount Airy can lay claim to several larger-than-life murals that adorn walls downtown — and the nearby Bannertown community now has become home to one of its own. Not only does the 45-foot-long mural painted on a wall outside Speedy Chef welcome travelers on South Main Street to Bannertown, it also contains images reflecting the history of the dining establishment that opened in the 1950s. A sparkling 1957 Chevy and...
Population growth threatens native plant species, like Venus flytrap
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s population growth may be good for the state’s economy, but at the same time could spell trouble for endangered plant species such as the carnivorous Venus flytrap, according Julie Moore, chairwoman of the North Carolina Plant Conservation board. Some areas of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina are among the fastest-growing counties in the country, Moore told The Center Square. “That’s where most of...
Signature event supports work on the North Carolina coast
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) — One night, two events to celebrate the North Carolina Coast. The North Carolina Coastal Federation is preparing to welcome hundreds on August 3, in Morehead City to a night of special awards and a celebration in support of the Federation’s efforts to protect and restore the coast.
UNC System President: In rebuilding trust, universities must focus on four-year graduation rates
UNC System President Peter Hans told members of the UNC Board of Governors last Wednesday that nationally there has been a sharp decline in trust towards higher education. “There’s a belief that many universities have drifted far from their core mission, delivering a sound education at a reasonable cost,” said Hans. It’s not the first […]
Parent anxiety high as Opportunity Scholarship rally planned for Wednesday
Around 55,000 students and their families remain in limbo, stuck on a waitlist for the Opportunity Scholarship program, as uncertainty continues to swirl over whether North Carolina lawmakers will fully fund the program for a new school year that kicks off in a matter of weeks. Tapping into that sense...
Green fundraising outpaces Morrow in superintendent race
Democrat Mo Green is raking in the donations in the statewide race for N.C. superintendent of public instruction. Green raised more than six times the amount of Republican opponent Michele Morrow in the second fundraising quarter. “Mo has made history in North Carolina,” said Misti Williams, Green’s campaign manager, in a statement to The Center Square, noting that no other candidate for the statewide office has raised even close to...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.