Singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens, who grew up in North Carolina, won the Pulitzer Prize for Music Monday for co-writing “ Omar ,” an opera about the journey of an enslaved man in the South. The prizes, awarded in a range of journalism categories, arts and literature, were presented Monday. Giddens […] Click here to view original …
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North Carolina Ranked Number One For Third Year In A Row
For the third year in a row, Site Selection magazine has awarded North Carolina the Prosperity Cup, signifying that NC is the top state in the country to locate a major capital investment project. This past year it was Chatham County that put North Carolina over the top with […] Click here to view original …
Trump, Pence, DeSantis to speak at NC GOP state convention in June
The top contenders for the 2024 Republican nomination will appear at the NC GOP state convention next month in Greensboro. Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver dinner speeches on back-to-back nights at the event. Former Vice President Mike Pence will speak at a luncheon […] Click here to view original …
Where to Trout Fish in Western North Carolina
The author fishing the Raven Fork in Cherokee, North Carolina. When it comes to trout fishing in the South, it’s hard to beat the Tar Heel State. Four thousand miles of trout streams flow through the mountains of Western North Carolina, making the region a fly-fishing haven with plenty […] Click here to view original …
Over 200 jobs headed to Huntersville as NC looks to charge up electric vehicle tech work
A Mecklenburg County electric vehicle charging technology company plans to invest nearly $4.2 million to expand its Huntersville operation and add 205 jobs, local and state officials said Tuesday. Atom Power’s EV charging stations will be located throughout North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement. He said […] Click here to view original …
Suffolk Punch set to open in SouthPark Mall this weekend
The brewery, cafe, taproom and coffee bar will open its doors at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13 in SouthPark Mall. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Suffolk Punch Brewing is set to open its new location in SouthPark later this weekend. The brewery, cafe, taproom and coffee bar will open its doors […] Click here to view original …
Teen boy gets stuck after climbing into North Carolina claw machine for prize
A 13-year-old boy had to be freed from a claw machine after he climbed inside hoping to score a prize, according to an official at a North Carolina amusement park. Carowinds officials were alerted just before 2 p.m. Sunday that the boy was inside the Cosmic XL Bonus Game, […] Click here to view original …