photo credit: EQRoy // Shutterstock There has been a positive test at the Perdue Farms plant in Lewiston-Woodville, that caused about some employees to stay home on Wednesday. Diana Souder, Perdue corporate communications director said some 60 employees protested going to work on Wednesday. She said more than 1,700 work at the plant. Souder told WITN the…… read more »
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Gov. Roy Cooper Extends Stay-At-Home Order until May 8
photo credit: Evan El-Amin // Shutterstock North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to extend the stay-at-home order, set to expire on April 29th, until May 8th. The extension is only 8 days from the original expiration date. “After a thorough analysis, it’s clear that we’re flattening the curve, but our state is not ready to lift…… read more »
Carolina Beach to Open with Restrictions
photo credit: DMS Foto // Shutterstock The Mayor and Council Members in Carolina Beach have decided to re-open the municipal beach strand effective Monday, April 27, 2020, 12:00 p.m., for exercise purposes only. The following restrictions will apply: 1) All public parking lots shall remain closed to the general public. 2) Public restroom facilities shall remain closed.…… read more »
Jason Mitchell Arrested for 2 Pounds of Weed and Bags of MDMA
photo credit: “Straight Outta Compton” actor, Jason Mitchell is now facing four felony charges after being arrested in Mississippi on Wednesday. During a traffic stop, police found two pounds of weed and 1,300 doses of MDMA in Mitchell’s car along with two guns, a Glock 19 pistol and a mini Draco AK47 semi-automatic pistol. The weed…… read more »
McDonald’s Is Feeding First Responder and Healthcare Workers for Free
photo credit: Gargantiopa // Shutterstock According to USA Today, McDonald’s is officially giving away free “Thank You Meals” to all first responders and health care workers currently putting in hard work and increased hours to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning April 22 through May 5, all health care workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics will be able to receive a…… read more »
Georgia Will Be Opening Business Starting On Friday
photo credit: Sue Smith // Shutterstock It looks like Georgia is the first to take a leap of faith in this COVID-19 pandemic. Their governor Brian Kemp has announced that on Friday, April 24th, he will allow fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, hair and nail salons, and massage therapy businesses to reopen. Theaters, restaurants and…… read more »
Families Involved in Helicopter Crash with Kobe Bryant Suing For Wrongful Death
photo credit: Tinseltown // Shutterstock Vanessa Bryant has already taken the company who made the helicopter involved in Kobe and Gianna’s death, to court and now the rest of the rest of the families involved are doing the same. The surviving members of the Altobelli family and Mauser family claim the Island Express’s negligence was reason for the…… read more »
2 Chainz Donates Meals to Medical Workers
photo credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson // Shutterstock Rapper 2 Chainz has joining the many celebs who are doing their part to help essential workers during this crazy time of COVID-19. Chainz and his business partner, Mychel “Snoop” Dillard, dropped off hundreds of meals to healthcare workers at Southern Regional Medical Center, in Atlanta, GA. All sponsored Tru Foundation…… read more »
Snoop Dogg Gets His Own Wine
photo credit: agwilson // Shutterstock Snoop has announced his own wine called “Snoop Cali Red.” The rapper has partnered with 19 Crimes, an Australian wine brand that used augmented reality to bring their labels to life, and they have given Snoop a multi-year partnership. “I’ve been a fan of this wine and I’m excited to unveil my ‘Snoop…… read more »
New Bern And Morehead City Among Cleanest NC Cities In American Lung Association Report
North Carolina Air Quality Improved for Ozone Pollution, Finds 2020 ‘State of the Air’ Report American Lung Association’s annual air quality report finds nearly half of Americans breathing unhealthy air; Twelve cities named to the cleanest cities list for ozone pollution Editor’s Note: The full report, as well as trend charts and rankings for metropolitan…… read more »