Friendly observations around the Carolinas and beyond.
Friendly observations around the Carolinas and beyond.
Tech leaders say signs of a slowing economy and rapid hiring during the pandemic are to blame for the layoffs. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Why are major companies laying off thousands of their employees? Let’s connect the dots. So far this month, we’ve seen at least 48,000 job cuts announced […] Click here to view original …
LackermeierPhotography/Getty Images Plus Are you looking to plan your summer vacation? It’s never too early. Or maybe you’re still in the spring planning mode- I definitely am. If you are unsure where you want to visit, consulting TripAdvisor is a great place to start. The vacation rating platform recently […] Click here to view original …
Workers work on equipment at the West End Substation, at 6910 NC Hwy 211 in West End, N.C., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, where a serious attack on critical infrastructure has caused a power outage to many around Southern Pines, N.C. When gunshots at two electrical substations cut power to […] Click here to view original …
Outer Banks Season 3 is coming to Netflix on Feb. 23, so it’s time to hang with the Pogues yet again. Like John B and the rest of the crew, you and your besties are always down for an adventure. While your summer travels may not be as action-packed […] Click here to view original …
According to the United States Forest Service, Upper Whitewater Falls in North Carolina, with its drop of 411 feet, is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies . There is no disputing the stunning natural beauty displayed by this enormous waterfall. Upper Whitewater Falls and most of North Carolina’s […] Click here to view original …
A North Carolina couple watched a movie — then their night got a Hollywood ending. After the flick, Teddy Sparks said he stopped to buy a lottery ticket and learned it was worth $100,000. “My wife was scratching the ticket and then her hands started shaking and she started […] Click here to view original …
In the winter, hunter Brian Floyd’s phone is flooded with calls from South Carolina residents with coyotes on their property. “Mainly it’s farmers I get the calls from. And it could be from you know digging around on their chicken houses or poultry farms, or chewing on cow’s tails, […] Click here to view original …