The Civil War’s 150th anniversary has prompted historians and state archivists to compile a complete record of the ways the war is memorialized in North Carolina — the state that both provided the most troops and lost the most of its citizens in battle.
Posted inEconomy, Politics & Government
Press release: RockTenn packaging manufacturer adding 124 jobs, investing $23M more in McDowell County facility
RockTenn makes corrugated and consumer packaging products, serving the cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, and household goods markets. The company will expand its McDowell County operation by moving to a new facility in Marion. RockTenn and its subsidiaries currently employ 233 workers in McDowell County.
Posted inEducation, Environment, Politics & Government, Special Reports
With legislation deadlines looming Thursday, N.C. House tackles bills dealing with guns, immigration, voter ID and more
Thursday is the legislature’s crossover deadline when bills are supposed to pass either the House or Senate to stay alive for the rest of this session or next year’s short session.
Posted inEnvironment
Press release: Western North Carolina Alliance leading more than 140 paddlers on nine-day tour of future French Broad River Paddle Trail
French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson will lead the nine-day paddle trip down 117 miles of the French Broad River, from the headwaters into Tennessee. Participants will monitor the water quality of the river by taking samples, including sediment samples to determine the impact of the local coal burning power plant on the water quality and fish in the river.
Posted inEconomy, Environment, Politics & Government, Special Reports
N.C. juvenile delinquency rates have declined but state workers say proposed budget cuts could erode progress
The Senate budget proposes to fund the department at $135,593,692 for this fiscal year, which is a $15.7 million, or 10 percent, cut from the department’s continuation budget. The planned reduction of approximately 279 personnel, a 15 percent reduction, would also mean the loss of 39 juvenile court counselors and eight chief court counselors.