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Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Recently passed legislation encourages North Carolina residents to get moving on trail systems across the Tar Heel state. The third Saturday in October will be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day, thanks to the N.C. General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. ...
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Hurricanes, Senators
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one scribe shoots down the likelihood of an offer sheet coming concerning a couple of Edmonton Oilers players. The Carolina Hurricanes have made it clear to both Martin Necas and Seth Jarvis that their plan is to get both players signed to new contracts. Finally, Claude Giroux spoke about potential contract negotiations with the Ottawa Senators.
17-Year-Old Is Youngest Black Person To Earn Pilot’s License In N.C. And U.S.
INDIAN TRAIL, NC – Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C., recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction in North Carolina. According to WSOC-TV, Garner was...
Durham Public Schools start year-round classes at more schools
It is back to school for Durham County year-round schools.DPS added three additional public elementary schools to the year-round calendar this school year and is also welcoming a brand-new superintendent this school year.Dr. Anthony Lewis is scheduled to take his new post on August 12.The district is coming off months of protests and pay negotiations, but funding was secured to help fund raises for teachers and staff.ABC11 stopped by Oak Grove Elementary School which is one of the newest year-round schools in the district.We caught up with Principal Kristin Tate says she is looking forward to the year-round calendar hoping...
Five Blue Devils to represent Duke at 2024 ACC Football Kickoff
Charlotte, NC – Sophomore quarterback Grayson Loftis, graduate student wide receiver Jordan Moore, redshirt sophomore quarterback Maalik Murphy, redshirt junior offensive lineman Justin Pickett and redshirt senior safety Jaylen Stinson will represent Duke at the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff, July 22-25, at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Monday Mix: A New Weekly Program To Highlight Local Events
When you’re busy, it’s almost too hard to keep up with what’s new in our Triangle ecosystem. That’s why, starting today, we’ll be keeping you in the know with the Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle tech community. Plus, an extra special selection at the end of each episode for your own personal mix.
Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities
DevOps.com is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report through which opportunities for DevOps professionals will be highlighted as part of an effort to better serve our audience. Our goal in these challenging economic times is to make it just that much easier for DevOps professionals to advance their careers.
Editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon honored with Green Eyeshade Award
The Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest regional journalism contest, recognized Capitol Broadcasting Company’s editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon for outstanding visual commentary. The Society of Professional Journalists annually honors outstanding work by Southern journalists. Draughon placed third in editorial cartoons, in the Green Eyeshade’s graphic division. In assessing the editorial cartooning entries, judging stressed originality and effectiveness of message. Most recently, Draughon’s work was honored with Editor & Publisher Magazine’s EPPY award for best editorial/political cartoons.
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
USA Baseball Names 2024 18U National Team Roster
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today named the roster for the 2024 18U National Team following the conclusion of the 18U National Team Training Camp in Cary, North Carolina. The 20-player roster is set to compete in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama, from August 2-11. “After a tremendously competitive Training Camp, we are excited to name our final twenty-player roster,” said 18U National Team Manager Rick Eckstein. “We believe that we have put together a roster that is built to win and represent the United States well in international competition. We will spend the next week and a half preparing to the best of our abilities to win a gold medal in Panama.”
Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style
Since graduating from college, Louis Sparks has done all kinds of odd jobs — from marketing and photography to operating a hot dog cart. When the opportunity presented itself to buy a limo, Sparks couldn’t resist. “I started in October 2023 when I realized Wilson doesn’t have a limousine service, so I figured why not,” Sparks said. “A lot of […] The post Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Durham Schools providing more mental health resources for students and families
DURHAM N.C. (WNCN) — Durham Public Schools is investing in students’ mental health ahead of the new school year. The district’s senior executive director of student support services Dr. Laverne Mattocks-Perry says they expected to see more students and families needing mental health assistance coming out of the pandemic but the demand has been even greater than they thought.
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