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Fatal Louisburg Road Crash: 1 Dead, 1 Injured

TL/DR - A car chase involving a deputy from the Wake County Sheriff's Office ended in a crash that killed one person and seriously injured another on Louisburg Road and Zebulon Road intersection. The pursuit began when the driver failed to stop during a vehicle check on I-540 near Lousiburg. The intersection was expected to remain closed…

Exclusive: Blue Ridge Parkway Shooting Sparks Fear in Campers

TL/DR - A 19-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Federal Park Service system stated that this was a targeted crime and the public is not in danger, but they are not releasing any other information about the incident. The local community is concerned about their safety and feel the agency should be more…

Carolina Farmer Act Battles Climate Change with Inflation Reduction

TL/DR - Franklin W. Howey Jr., a renowned conservationist in North Carolina, manages a large farm operation that spans over 21,000 acres, and implements methods such as minimal tillage and various cover crops to promote soil health and conservation. In partnership with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Howey has…

Empowering Black Businesses: GRINDFest’s Unique Connection Platform

TL/DR - GRINDFest, a festival focused on promoting Black-owned businesses, was recently held on the campus of A-B Tech in Asheville, North Carolina. The three-day event, sponsored in part by the nonprofit Black Wall Street, featured music and various offerings from Black-owned businesses, including Deep Time, a coffee vendor with a business model…