Disaster Recovery Centers in North Carolina Will Transition to Locally Operated Resource Centers March 31
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Western North Carolina will transition to locally operated Resource Centers March 31 and will cease operation as FEMA centers at 2 p.m. on March 29. The centers will operate Monday-Friday 8 a.m.
SBA Extends Deadline for Disaster Assistance for North Carolina Businesses and Non-Profits
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is extending the physical damage loan deadline for disaster declarations affected by the 2024 federal funding lapse. The new deadline to apply is April 27, 2025. The disaster declaration covers Alexander,
City of Lenoir Council honors Blue Ridge Energy CEO Doug Johnson
The City of Lenoir City Council honored Blue Ridge Energy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug Johnson last week during the City Council meeting. Council thanked Johnson for more than four decades of service to residents and businesses.
Foxx Announces Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony
MAYODAN, NORTH CAROLINA – In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx invites all Vietnam-era veterans residing in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District to be honored in a Vietnam War Commemoration Pinning
Governor issues State of Emergency for 30 counties, including all Catawba Valley/Unifour
(RALEIGH) Wednesday, Governor Stein issued a State of Emergency to expand the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina. The Governor and Emergency Management Officials are urging North Carolinians to be aware of
‘The Atlantic’ publishes entire Signal group chat messages detailing U.S war plans
On Wednesday, The Atlantic posted a detailed follow-up story, including transcript of text messages and screenshots disclosing the full text chain from the Signal group chat that inadvertently included the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In an article titled
Supreme Court upholds federal regulations on ‘ghost gun’ kits
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a government regulationt to regulate “ghost gun” kits that allow people to easily obtain parts needed to assemble firearms from online sellers. The 7-2 decision came from Justice Neil Gorsuch, with
NY Giants reportedly signing free agent QB Russell Wilson to one-year contract
The New York Giants have agreed to sign Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal (per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones). The addition of Wilson comes just days after the Giants agreed to terms
Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard out indefinitely with blood clot in calf
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, and has been ruled out indefinitely. Lillard, 34, was out for the last three games with what the Bucks initially said was
Ingrid Andress returns with new single, ‘Footprints’
Ingrid Andress has returned with her new single “Footprints,” stream it: HERE. “Footprints” marks Andress’ first music since her 2022 sophomore album, Good Person, and the new release comes after a difficult year for Andress — which