Inside the turmoil at the Catawba County Humane Society
By Naomi Kowles for WBTV NEWTON, N.C. (WBTV) – Several dozen people brought their signs and their pets to a recent rally in downtown Newton, protesting the management of the Humane Society of Catawba County. “Fire toxic leadership,”
Over $6 Million Coming to Blue Ridge Members in May: Look for a Bill Credit or Check
Bill credits or checks are coming in May to members of Blue Ridge Energy, thanks to a capital credits retirement of over $6 million approved by the Board of Directors. Over 94,000 active and inactive members (present
Burke County’s teacher turnover tops state average, but context tells a different story
By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN for THE PAPER If you simply look at the numbers, Burke County Schools had a tough year with teacher turnover in 2024. But those numbers don’t tell the entire story. In April,
Operation Fan Heat Relief Distributing Fans to Eligible Recipients May 1 – Oct. 31 to Assist During Hot Weather Months
he North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program from May