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 […]
North Korea’s Economy Reaches Eight-Year Peak Due to Military Relations with Russia
North Korea’s Economy Sees Significant Growth South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), reported on Friday that North Korea’s economy is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2024, which marks the fastest growth rate the country has experienced in eight years. BOK analysts attributed much of this upward trend to North Korea’s strengthening […]
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 […]
Kim Jong-un of North Korea to Attend Military Parade with Putin and Xi in China
North Korean and Chinese officials announced on Thursday that Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, is set to visit China for the first time in six years next week. He will attend a parade commemorating China’s victory in World War II and will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. According to […]
North Carolina Republicans fall one vote short of overriding anti-DEI bill
North Carolina’s DEI Legislation Controversy North Carolina is ramping up its battle over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws. Currently, Republicans hold a three-fifths majority, which they need to override Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes. Governor Stein, a Democrat, has rejected three different bills aimed at banning DEI initiatives in public schools, higher education, and state […]
Trump expresses desire for another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
Trump Expresses Interest in Meeting Kim Jong-un Again Following a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House, former President Donald Trump stated his desire to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un once more. Trump mentioned he has a “very good relationship” with Kim and his administration, which has raised eyebrows […]
CNN anchor likens Trump’s crime reduction strategy in D.C. to North Korea.
CNN’s Audie Cornish Compares Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown to North Korean Dictatorship CNN anchor Audie Cornish made an intriguing comparison during a recent segment, suggesting that President Donald Trump’s approach to crime in Washington, DC, bears resemblance to North Korean leadership tactics. It’s a bold claim, but there’s, perhaps, some humor to it—she noted that […]