Author: Mike Jackson

Tillis Statement On Terrorist Attacks, Evacuation Efforts

Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement: “Our servicemembers have been heroic in their efforts to evacuate…

Merlefest announces covid protocol

Merlefest, returns September 16th thru the 19th in Wilkesboro, after cancellation last spring. In addition to festival admission passes, all…

500 new jobs on the way as Walmart chooses Iredell County for new distribution center

Walmart plans to build a new distribution center in Troutman that could bring more than 500 jobs to the area,…

New Smithsonian Exhibit Touring NC

North Carolina Humanities, in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Service, will be presenting an exhibit entitled Crossroads: Change…

Attorney General Josh Stein sues Queen’s Market in Charlotte

Attorney General Josh Stein today sued Mansa Travel Center Charlotte LLC, also known as Queen’s Market, for allegedly violating North…

NC teacher sent home for refusing to wear a mask

A North Carolina high school teacher has been sent home for refusing to wear a mask as required by her…

Amazing Corn Maze returns to Huntersville

The annual Amazing Maize Maze corn maze at Historic Rural Hill is set to return to Huntersville in September. This…

Law changes for pregnant women & new mothers in NC jails

The use of physical restraints like handcuffs and shackles on pregnant women and new mothers in North Carolina prisons and…

Local community college offers security officer training

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering a new program that prepares students for employment in the private security profession. The Basic…

Prohibitions on public disclosure of contributors to nonprofits finalized by NC republican legislators

Yesterday afternoon, North Carolina Republican legislators finalized prohibitions on the public disclosure of contributors to nonprofits, saying they’ll protect rights…