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A reality check is need for North Carolina’s battered democracy
Like in every election year, the North Carolina current political scene is frothy with excitement. The statewide races are high-stakes and tightly contested, with an immensely consequential governor’s race complemented by competitive contests for attorney general, lieutenant governor, and superintendent of public instruction. Vice President Kamala Harris has a serious chance of winning North Carolina […]
Federal judge rules Cornel West will be on North Carolina ballot for November's election
A federal judge has ruled that independent presidential candidate Cornel West must be on North Carolina's ballot for the November election, ruling that the state's logic to keep West off the ballot was flawed.
Wake County asking eaters to remember weeks back in tracking parasite illnesses
Interviews, tracing, tests lead investigators closer to source of parasite illnesses. The Wake County Health Department is conducting interviews with those who test positive for cyclospora. The goal is to determine what produce is making people sick in North Carolina. Health Director Rebecca Kaufman said no direct source has been...
Belmont Central Elementary Resumes Classes After Swift Response to Gas Leak Evacuation
Belmont Central Elementary School was evacuated this Wednesday morning after a gas leak was detected on the premises, as confirmed by the Belmont Police Department. The disruption occurred on the first day of the school year for Gaston County Schools. According to QC News, emergency protocols were swiftly enacted, with students and staff being removed from the building for their safety.
Gaston County School leaders welcomed students back for 2024-25 school year
Gaston County Schools Superintendent Morgen Houchard joined Robinson Elementary School Principal William Winston in welcoming elementary school students to class on the first day of school Wednesday. Winston, a 16-year educator who was formerly the assistant principal at Hunter Huss High School, said the biggest difference he has noticed so far between high...
'Dumbfounded': Couple shocked to learn Mercedes they bought from Gastonia dealer was a lemon
GASTONIA, N.C. — Carla Zabal thought she knew what she was getting when she bought her 2005 Mercedes-Benz convertible from a Gaston County dealer last August. However, the old car turned out to be a lemon. Months later, Zabal received a letter from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles that retitled her used car purchase as a lemon.
Anonymous donor gives $200 million to Catawba College
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Catawba College received a $200 million anonymous gift, school leaders announced. It's the third "transformative" donation received by Catawba College in three years. Officials say the money will be used to support environmental education and sustainability. Two-thirds of the donation will provide unrestricted funding for the school and one-third will be directed toward environmental education.
Locust City Council approves noise ordinance changes
Following a public hearing in which seven stakeholders expressed views, Locust City Council voted unanimously to approve changes and additions to the city’s noise ordinance as recommended by city staff. David Lloyd and Roland Banks, both of whom are residents whose homes adjoin Locust Town Center, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendments, having […] The post Locust City Council approves noise ordinance changes appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Charlotte civil rights attorney reflects on the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. The long debated and filibustered act was enacted to prohibit discrimination in employment based on a person’s race, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin. It also prohibited discrimination in public accommodations and federally funded programs.
See inside: Wells Fargo opens food hall to entice workers back to the office
Wells Fargo has opened a 20,000-square-foot, employees-only food hall on the first floor of its 550 S. Tryon building.Why it matters: Wells Fargo can undeniably impact center city's vibrancy if it can entice its 15,000 Uptown workers back to the office — which could then influence other companies to refill the all-too-many barren skyscrapers.Also, we are nosey and like to see inside other people's workplaces.The food hall has been open for two weeks and serves lunch and breakfast, starting at 7:30am. During peak times, up to 11 orders are submitted per minute, says Minnette Curl, who oversees the bank's food...
The New York Jets Will Trade Breece Hall to the Carolina Panthers
With the 2024 NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at players that could be moved at the trade deadline. A player in mind that becomes an interesting option is New York Jets running back Breece Hall, if he is traded, it will be to the Carolina Panthers.
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