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The real reason Evgeny Kuznetzov abandoned the NHL and the Carolina Hurricanes exposed by reporter
After he departed from the NHL for the SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL, a reporter recently revealed the real reason Evgeny Kuznetzov abandoned the Carolina Hurricanes. Evgeny Kuznetsov played for eleven years in the NHL, recording 173 goals and 575 points in 743 career games. After four 70-point seasons and three more over 50, he found himself struggling to perform as well in the last season. After only 6 goals and 17 points in 43 games with his long-time team the Washington Capitals, he was signed away for 20 more games to the Carolina Hurricanes. However, the team terminated Evgeny Kuznetsov's contract in July, one year before it was set to expire.
NC legislative leaders and the inevitable temptations of power
In an acceptance speech he delivered in 1991 at a Copenhagen awards ceremony honoring his contributions to European civilization, Vaclav Havel — a poet and playwright who had risen from Soviet-era dissident to become president of what was then still known as Czechoslovakia — used the opportunity to hold forth on the temptations of political power. Employing simple, easy-to-understand examples, […] The post NC legislative leaders and the inevitable temptations of power first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston Correctional Institution set to host hiring event for more officers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The need for people to work in corrections throughout the state is great, and very handsome bonuses are being offered to find people interested in the job. The Johnston Correctional Institution has a hiring event coming up on Aug. 27, and bonuses up to $10,000...
Clayton HS Honors Chorus shares stage with rock band Foreigner
It was a magical musical moment on stage for students from the Clayton High School Honors Chorus.The group got the chance to perform on stage with the band Foreigner in Raleigh.The year was 1984 and Foreigner's song "I Want To Know What Love Is" hit No. 1 in the United States and the United Kingdom.It was their biggest hit to date, and 40 years later, it's still resonating with a new generation."One of the many reasons we have these beautiful, talented youth choir join us on stage is because there is a real lack of funding for school music programs,"...
NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
Driver Injured In T-Bone Crash
SELMA – A BMW reportedly failed to stop at the intersection of Old Beulah Road and Buffalo Road just before midnight, Thursday, and was T-boned by a passing Jeep. The driver of the BMW was transported to UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield with non-life threatening injuries. Neither his passenger nor the driver of the Jeep were injured.
Family of man with special needs who died in school parking lot speaks out: 'Took an innocent life'
The pain of losing a loved one was written all over Geraldine Alshamy's face. Her grandson, Dontarius Batts, 25, was nonverbal and autistic. He had been under the care of Roger Inge, 55, for almost 10 years. He had even been on vacation with Inge's family before.Alshamy and other loved ones can't understand why he would leave Batts in the car during an eight-hour work shift."You can't bring Dontae back," Alshamy said. "In your worst state of mind, they lock folks up for keeping animals in cars. Animals! You didn't see him more than an animal? You didn't stop to...
Mayor gives update on status of city manager
Mayor Sandy Roberson spoke Tuesday to an audience of Rotarians about the recent developments within the city’s leadership team with Keith Rogers Jr. having recently decided to take administrative leave from his post as city manager. Roberson, speaking at the Rocky Mount Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon gathering at the Benvenue Country Club, said that he and the City Council are committed to immediately start a search for a new day-to-day executive when the position becomes vacant. ...
ACC, NC Wesleyan Sign Multi-tiered Transfer Agreement
Alamance Community College (ACC) and NC Wesleyan University (NCWU) have entered into a multi-tiered transfer agreement that provides students with academic opportunities across multiple programs. The agreement enhances and expands educational opportunities for ACC graduates transferring to NCWU after earning an associate degree from one or more of five different...
Road safety worker dies after being hit by two drivers while crossing I-40 in Wake County
A man was hit and killed Friday morning on I-40 eastbound in Wake County. It happened around 4 a.m. near mile marker 307 south of Clayton Bypass.According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), the man was identified as Kevarus N. Bowens, 45, of Lumberton, NC.NCSHP said Bowens was standing in the median along I-40 where he had been removing a lane closure sign, which previously warned drivers of an upcoming work zone and closed left lane. After removing the sign, he attempted to cross the eastbound lanes and was hit by a driver. Bowens was then hit a...
Teachers prepare for the first day of school as WCPSS sees 98% staffing in classrooms
With school just days away from students walking in those doors, teachers are busy making sure their classrooms are ready -- and the district said it was almost 100% full in their classrooms."Hopefully in a couple of weeks there will be a lot more artwork on the wall, more pictures on the wall so the students see themselves represented in here," said Emily Brugler a first-year pre-K teacher at South Lakes Elementary. "I am so thrilled. I am so ready, but also so nervous,"Brugler is trying to ensure the basics are in place for her classroom and 18 young children,...
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