Sgt. Michael Verardo recognized as a hero at funeral in North Carolina
Honoring Retired Army Sgt. Michael Belardo On Tuesday, Retired Army Sgt. Michael Belardo, a veteran who faced severe injuries after 9/11, was laid to rest with full military honors at Weddington Methodist Church in North Carolina. Family, friends, members of the Sky Tro Forces from the 82nd Airborne Division, and national leaders gathered to pay […]
Sports Newsletter: Bill Belichick’s unexpected start in North Carolina, Alabama falters
Bill Belichick’s Rocky Start at North Carolina Bill Belichick, the new head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels, faced a difficult beginning during his debut. The team suffered a significant loss, largely overshadowed by a strong performance from TCU. Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was among the notable attendees, watching alongside Hall of Famer Randy […]
Confederate statue taken down in Edenton, North Carolina, for moving.
Confederate Monument in North Carolina Removed The Confederate monument that sparked debate in North Carolina has been demolished and is currently stored until its relocation. The town of Edenton has been working on plans to remove the statue from its prominent spot in the business district for nearly three years, with the demolition occurring last […]
Bill Belichick’s presence faded on a night in North Carolina
UNC Football’s Rough Start Under Belichick Bill Belichick has been in the spotlight for North Carolina college football since his recruitment push back in December. However, the optimism quickly faded as the team faced a disheartening loss on Monday night. Few expected a win against the revamped Tar Heels and TCU, but getting trounced 48-14—especially […]
Western North Carolina recovers after the damage from Hurricane Helene
Reflecting on Hurricane Helen’s Impact in Appalachia It’s been nearly a year since Hurricane Helen hit western North Carolina and the southern Appalachians. As someone who grew up in the area, those memories are still fresh. The devastation was immense—catastrophic floods, landslides everywhere, and infrastructure breaks that had serious consequences, like closed highways and cell […]
Western North Carolina recovers from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene
Reflection on Hurricane Helen’s Impact Almost a year has passed since Hurricane Helen wreaked havoc in western North Carolina and southern Appalachia, but it still feels so recent. As someone who grew up in the area, I vividly recall the catastrophic flooding, numerous landslides, and the chaos that followed—everything from closed interstates to disrupted cell […]
Archaeologists discover what appears to be the remains of an 18th-century enemy ship in North Carolina.
Discovery of 18th Century Shipwrecks in North Carolina Recently, archaeologists in North Carolina stumbled upon four shipwrecks from the 18th century, with one likely being an enemy ship that met its end in an explosion. This announcement came from East Carolina University on July 24th, detailing the find made this past spring in Brunswicktown/Fort Anderson, […]
Canadian Charged for Two Decades of Illegal Voting in North Carolina
Charges Filed Against Canadian Citizens for Illegal Voting in North Carolina This week, a judge in North Carolina has filed charges against Canadian citizens related to their involvement in the 2022 and 2024 elections by registering and voting. The accusations involve felony charges which could lead to prison time if convicted. According to the indictment […]
Non-Citizen Believed to Have Voted Illegally in North Carolina for More Than Twenty Years
Federal Investigation into Illegal Voting by Canadian Citizen Federal prosecutors are looking into the possibility that a Canadian citizen, Dennis Bouchard, has been illegally voting in local and federal elections for around two decades. Bouchard, a 69-year-old who has been residing in the United States since the 1960s, never obtained American citizenship. However, the Department […]
Dawn Staley from South Carolina states she would have accepted the Knicks position.
Dawn Staley Open to Knicks Coaching Position Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina women’s basketball team, expressed her willingness to take on the head coaching role for the New York Knicks if it were offered to her. Staley, at 55, had previously interviewed for the position but saw Mike Brown take the job […]