North Carolina

TL/DR - Google is investing $2 million into apprenticeship programs in the Carolinas through a grant to Urban Institute. The funding will provide on-the-job training, classroom education, and mentorship to assist small and medium-sized…

TL/DR - The $30 billion North Carolina state budget has passed, including minimum raises for teachers and increased funding for private school vouchers. The Opportunity Scholarship program, or private school vouchers, has tripled in…

TL/DR - North Carolina recognized a group of trailblazing women, known as 'human computers', for their contributions to the country's space program through a dedicated highway historical marker. Located outside the North Carolina Museum…

TL/DR - Asheville’s Community Reparations Commission is seeking community input on its recommendations for reparations for Black Asheville. A Community Reparations Summit will be held on October 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at UNC Asheville’s…

TL/DR - The article discusses the influence and success of social media influencers, using the example of Tony Neville, also known as "HeyTonyTV". The influencer market is rapidly growing and is currently valued at over $5 billion with an…

TL/DR - William Mcalpin Aycock IV has been charged with felony secret peeping. This follows the discovery of hidden cameras in the bathroom of a South Asheville Starbucks. The arrest was made by the Asheville Police Department. Hidden…

TL/DR - The Negroni cocktail, composed of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, is celebrated with a dedicated week established in 2013 by Imbibe Magazine. Known as Negroni Week, the event supports charitable causes, with participating bars…

TL/DR - The NC Mountain State Fair concluded after a 10-day run with a total attendance of 147,278, a decrease from the previous year's 159,575. Despite the dip in attendance, the fair had a strong finish with revenue from rides recording a…

TL/DR - The Buncombe County Board of Education will hold a Policy Committee Meeting on September 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Maple Room at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC and this meeting is open to the public but won't allow public…

The Pac-12's Impressive Performance in AP Top 25 So Far The Pac-12 football conference has been a prominent feature in the AP Top 25 this season. This week, the conference hit a new high with eight teams being ranked - a feat only…