Flags are currently at half-staff for Jimmy Carter, but Inauguration Day may change that in some states Will Flags Honor Jimmy Carter at Half-Staff on Inauguration Day in NC Asheville: Flags are flying at half-staff across the country to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29. This mourning period lasts for…
Economists believe North Carolina’s economy is strong but face uncertainties from Hurricane Helene and national policies Economists See Growth Potential for NC Amid Hurricane Helene and National Trends Durham: North Carolina’s economy looks pretty solid, but there are some bumps ahead. Economists recently shared their thoughts at an NC Chamber forum. They pointed out that…
The North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board renewed 18 charter schools despite worries about their academic performance. North Carolina Review Board Extends Charter Schools’ Renewals Amid Concerns Raleigh: The North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board met recently and decided to renew 18 charter schools for another ten years. This happened even though some board members…
Duke’s Kon Knueppel scored 25 points, leading his team to a decisive win over Miami, keeping their perfect conference record intact. Kon Knueppel Shines as No. 3 Duke Dominates Miami Hurricanes Durham: Freshman Kon Knueppel was on fire, scoring 25 points and hitting six 3-pointers. Duke crushed Miami 89-54, staying unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast…
A family is heartbroken after a woman was shot and killed in Harrisburg, NC, in a domestic violence incident Family Grieves After Woman Killed in Cabarrus County Shooting Harrisburg: A tragic incident unfolded when 43-year-old Chartara Laverta Courtney was shot outside her home on Hammermill Drive. The shooter, Willie Lawrence Wimbley, was known to her…
A young boy in North Carolina died after a sledding accident led to him being trapped under ice Tragic Sledding Accident Claims Life of North Carolina Boy Whitsett: A family was having a great time in the snow when tragedy struck. Their little boy, Ayden Sasser, died in a sledding accident that no one saw…
The House has approved a bill banning transgender athletes from women’s sports in schools receiving federal funds House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports Washington: The House just passed a bill that would stop transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at schools that get federal funding. The vote was…
Speaker Mike Johnson strengthens his grip on the House with key committee appointments aimed at smoother legislation. Johnson Reclaims Control Over House Floor with New Leadership Moves Louisiana: Speaker Mike Johnson is making some big moves in the House. He’s taken charge of a part of the House that caused his party some headaches last…
Flags are currently at half-staff for Jimmy Carter, but Inauguration Day raises questions about their status in North Carolina Will Flags Honor Jimmy Carter on Trump’s Inauguration Day in NC Asheville: Flags are flying at half-staff across the country to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29. This mourning period lasts…
UNC’s GM Mike Lombardi stands up for Bill Belichick amid false hiring claims UNC GM Defends Bill Belichick Against ‘Fabricated’ Criticism Charlotte: Mike Lombardi is not letting anyone throw shade at Bill Belichick over his hiring choices at UNC. Recently, a report from Pro Football Talk stirred up some drama, claiming Belichick’s hiring process was…
