North Carolina educators face surprising insurance costs and confusion during open enrollment
Changes to Employee Costs in State Health Plan As open enrollment for the state health plan approaches its end, some school districts are still adjusting employee costs. With rising medical costs, teachers and other state employees will see an increase in their insurance premiums alongside their salaries, which is somewhat concerning. “My premiums have nearly […]
North Carolina teenager believed to be involved in foster parents’ deaths dies by suicide, according to police.
Juvenile Suspect in Hoke County Double Homicide Takes His Own Life Red Springs, North Carolina — A juvenile suspect connected to a double homicide in Hoke County ended his life after being located by police in a different county, officials said on Tuesday. The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to a cardiac […]
North Carolina father Wellington Dickens reportedly took the lives of his children.
A father in North Carolina has been charged with the murder of his four children after he called 911 and confessed to the horrific act. Wellington Delano Dickens III, 38, was taken into custody at his residence in Zebulon, located around 20 miles from Raleigh. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, he informed the […]
Former South Carolina Youth Pastor Sentenced to 20 Years for Voyeurism and Sexual Exploitation Charges
Former Youth Pastor Sentenced for Child Pornography A former youth pastor from South Carolina has received the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. Daniel Kellan Mayfield, aged 37, was the youth pastor at First Baptist Church of Gowensville from 2016 until 2023. He entered a guilty plea […]
New butterfly species honors Iryna Zaruska, a Ukrainian refugee who was killed in North Carolina
Butterfly Species Named After Ukrainian Refugee Lincoln, Nebraska — A new species of butterfly discovered in the southeastern United States has been named Celastrina iryna, in honor of Irina Zalutka, a Ukrainian refugee tragically killed while riding a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, last August. The research team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln […]
Jordon Hudson takes pictures ahead of North Carolina defeat
Jordon Hudson’s presence on the sidelines didn’t really inspire confidence for coach Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team. The 24-year-old was seen cheerfully taking photos with ACC sideline officials before the University of North Carolina’s narrow 17-16 defeat to Virginia on Saturday. Throughout the season, Hudson has been frequently visible, cheering for the 73-year-old Belichick right […]
Teacher Facing Sexual Crime Allegations in North Carolina Arrested While Employed in Florida
In a troubling development, another U.S. teacher faces allegations of sexual misconduct involving students. This time, a 26-year-old elementary school teacher from North Carolina was taken into custody under a fugitive warrant in Dade County, Florida. Jordan Casey Hawk was arrested earlier this year following an incident that took place while she was teaching in […]
Murder suspect Ronnie Fewell arrested more than 40 times prior to shooting at a North Carolina Motel 6
A man believed to be responsible for the death of a 51-year-old in North Carolina has a lengthy arrest history, with over 40 prior convictions. Ronnie Fewell, 32, is accused of fatally shooting Ronald Neville at a Motel 6 in Charlotte on October 10, according to legal documents. Neville was discovered with several gunshot wounds […]
TV station in North Carolina creating a documentary about Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick’s Documentary Cancelled Amidst Controversy If you’re eager to see behind-the-scenes footage from Bill Belichick’s turbulent first season coaching in Chapel Hill, you’re in for some disappointment. WRAL News in North Carolina was set to release a documentary that Hulu has now canceled. Initially, this documentary would have given the University of North Carolina […]
North Carolina Republicans finish redistricting to secure a GOP seat
North Carolina Republicans Approve New House District Map On Wednesday, Republican leaders in North Carolina finalized new boundaries for the state’s House districts, hoping to gain an extra seat to support President Trump’s bid for continued Republican dominance in Congress during the upcoming midterm elections. The state House of Representatives has endorsed these new lines, […]