CCC&TI Press Release: Branches Events Rescheduled
CCC&TI has made the decision to postpone the upcoming Reading and Reception events for Branches, the college’s literary and arts magazine. The events, originally scheduled for Oct. 17 on the Watauga Campus and Oct. 29 on the
Walgreens announces plans to close 1,200 stores by 2027
Walgreens announced on Tuesday that it plans to close 1,200 stores by 2027, amid slowing sales and changing consumer behavior. Per the announcement, Walgreens estimates a quarter of its 8,700 stores in the U.S. are unprofitable. Walgreens
Georgia judge rules it ‘mandatory’ that county officials certify election results
A Georgia judge has ruled that county election officials had an obligation to certify election results without delay — amid rising fears that rogue election officials could seek to delay or decline to certify results after Election
NY Yankees take 2-0 series lead in ALCS with win against Guardians
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians with a 6-3 win on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, to take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. The Yankees’ Aaron Judge, who entered the game with just one
NY Jets acquire wide receiver Davante Adams from Los Angeles Raiders
The New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a conditional draft pick. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: “The #Raiders are completing a trade of star WR Davante
Willie Nelson & Family to perform at ‘Austin City Limits’ 50th Anniversary concert
Austin City Limits” (ACL) is set to mark 50 years since its first taping with Willie Nelson and Family set to perform during the “Austin City Limits 50th Birthday Bash” on Oct. 17 on the lawn at
Jeffrey Dean Morgan to host NBC’s adventure reality series ‘Destination X’
Ator Jeffrey Dean Morgan has signed on to host NBC’s adventure reality competition series, Destination X. The official series description states: “Viewers will follow contestants as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime but have
Early Voting Begins Thursday October 17th
Early voting begins on Thursday October 17th in North Carolina. During the early voting period, voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their county. This is different than Election Day, when registered voters must
NC Hospitals Implement Law Enforcement in ERs
By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal (Source: Creative Commons via Pexels) A new state law takes effect in October that requires armed law enforcement officers to be present in North Carolina hospital emergency departments. Passed last year with
Eric Clapton drops new album ‘Meanwhile’
Eric Clapton new studio album Meanwhile was released digitally on October 4th, with physical copies set to drop on January 24th. The 14-track collection includes six new tracks and eight previously released singles, and features collaborations with