Regional

Image by VBlock from Pixabay

Image by VBlock from Pixabay

Settlement reached in custody case

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Parties in a civil lawsuit regarding the use of custody and visitation agreements have reached a settlement. Heaven Cordell has agreed to settle all claims against Cherokee County and Department of Social Services personnel she sued last year.
Steff Mahan

Steff Mahan

Holly Springs Announces Its First Live Music Event

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
A revitalized Holly Springs Community Development Club is hosting its first “Hello Holly Springs Fall Festival” and live concert. The free family event will feature Nashville-based singer songwriter Steff Mahan. The festival and concert will take place October 30, from noon to 3 p.m.
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion to hear from health care and community leaders about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Hispanic/Latinx communities and thank them for their dedication. The Governor also signed an Executive Order to extend the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. “This pandemic is shining a light on existing inequities in the Hispanic/Latinx community and having this Roundtable allows state government and me to hear first hand about the

Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion to hear from health care and community leaders about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Hispanic/Latinx communities and thank them for their dedication. The Governor also signed an Executive Order to extend the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. “This pandemic is shining a light on existing inequities in the Hispanic/Latinx community and having this Roundtable allows state government and me to hear first hand about the

Governor Cooper Joins Health Care Leaders to Discuss Pandemic’s Impact on the Hispanic/Latinx Community, Signs Executive Order to Extend Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion to hear from health care and community leaders about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Hispanic/Latinx communities and thank them for their dedication.
(Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

(Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

Questionable criteria on NC worker ranking begs a deeper dive

News Staff
Monday, October 4, 2021
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology.