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From state budget surprises to freedom on the line: The week’s top stories on Policy Watch

By Clayton Henkel NC POLICY WATCH July 3, 2022 In Commentary, News In this issue: 1. State budget has plenty of surprises, including lots of earmarks and lower raises than state employees wanted Developing a state spending plan in secret, North Carolina Republicans used most of the state’s water and sewer improvement money for earmarked projects, lifted financial limits for families who want private school vouchers, and helped subsidize hog…Read More »

Making Laps with Bruce Wayne

Hello race fans of Rutherford county and to my readers in surrounding areas, I’d like to wish you all a happy 4th of July from your hometown Level 5 Racing… Been absent from writing to you for a few weeks as I’ve…Read More »

“It is meant to break your spirit”

Groups call for end to solitary confinement in NC prisons By James Burrell July 1, 2022 In Courts & the Law A solitary cell in an NC prison. Image: Disability Rights NC Kerwin Pittman spent a total of 1,000 days alone, living in a…Read More »

Budget would expand sheriffs’ ability to challenge jail investigations — and delay fixing alleged violations

By Kelan Lyons NC POLICY WATCH – 7/1/2022 Photo: Adobe Stock County sheriffs and jailers could challenge violations uncovered during jail inspections conducted by the NC Department of Health and Human Services, according to a provision in the proposed state budget. Bill opponents say…Read More »

Marion City Fourth of July Celebration

The City of Marion has announced their Fourth of July Celebration timeline. The celebration will occur on July 2nd, and will be open to any who wish to attend. Area restaurants will be open and ready to serve! (Be aware, there will…Read More »

Fireworks in Lake Lure

Fireworks in Lake Lure Sunday, July 3, 2022 – 9:00pm The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge will be hosting a Fireworks Show near the Lake Lure Beach on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022. The Fireworks generally begin immediately after the sun sets. Note…Read More »

Lake Lure Farmer’s Market – Fridays in Lake Lure!

Lake Lure Farmer’s Market – Friday’s in Lake Lure! Friday, July 1, 2022 – 3:00pm Farmers+Market+produce The Lake Lure Famer’s Market will be here every Friday June 3rd – September 2nd, 2022 from 3-7 P.M.! Produce & Plants Dairy, Beef, Pork, Fish…Read More »

Arrests – June 30, 2022

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The 2022 North Carolina Women’s Health Report Card

CHAPEL HILL, NC – A new report from the UNC-Chapel Hill Center for Women’s Health Research (CWHR) shares promising trends in the area of preventative health measures for North Carolina’s women while also demonstrating a need to address challenges in the areas…Read More »