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‘It’s amazing’: Community steps up to replace stolen gear for West Caldwell High School football team
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - When listing the things most necessary to play football, a helmet is probably at the top of the list. Community support might be a close second. When the West Caldwell Warriors take to the field for their first game on August 23, they’ll have both. However, not without a few hiccups.
North Carolina Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: ‘Everyone Come In, the Baby Is D—-d’
A North Carolina mother has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of her 9-month old daughter. The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the arrest of Megan Stack Sattizahn, 39, and shared disturbing details of the incident that unfolded in their recent press release. Deputies were initially responding to a ... Read more The post North Carolina Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: ‘Everyone Come In, the Baby Is D—-d’ appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Pfizer shutting down operations at 2 NC facilities; more than 200 losing jobs
Pfizer will close operations at two manufacturing facilities putting more than 200 people out of work.Certain operations will end at the Rocky Mount facility at 4285 North Wesleyan Boulevard and the Sanford facility on Oak Park Road.A total of 210 people will lose their jobs due to the facilities shutting down.The Rocky Mount plant recently reopened after tornado damage in July of 2023.That tornado injured 16 people and destroyed numerous homes and buildings.Companies Coming or Expanding in NCALSO SEE | 275 new jobs to Wilson County as pet healthcare company announces plans for manufacturing plantHI-CHEW candy maker to expand NC facility, invest $134M, create 204 jobsHI-CHEW candy maker to expand NC facility, invest $134M, create 204 jobs in Orange Co.Fayetteville Amazon facility adding hundreds of jobsWindow manufacturer to bring 501 jobs, invest more than $83 million in Johnston CountyDurham becoming leader in EV charging industryBattery manufacturing facility to bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Morrisville
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Hearing Regarding Speed Limits August 1
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider amending the City’s Code of Ordinances as follows:. Change to - Water Street from South Grove St. to west side of Court Square - 25 mph. Add - Water...
CATS bus involved in north Charlotte crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A car crashed into a CATS bus Saturday night in north Charlotte. Around midnight, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and other first responders arrived to the scene of the crash on North Church and East 28th streets. They shut down portions of the roads as they investigated. The roads...
Local stores closing after bankruptcy filing
Conn’s, which has been struggling with rising costs and declining sales, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 23 and has released a list of 106 stores it’s initially closing across the U.S., although it laid out the possibility of a “full-chain liquidation.”
Queen City Adding Another Shack Shack
Shake Shack Inc., the popular restaurant chain, will soon open its sixth location in the area at Charlotte Premium Outlets, says WSOC. Set to debut in 2025, the new Shake Shack will be situated near the Saks Off Fifth entrance and will feature its signature modern “roadside” burger stand experience.
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