Creating an Oasis in a Southern ‘Food Desert’
Creating an oasis in a Southern ‘food desert’
Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN)– For more than a decade, Robin Emmons felt helpless as her older brother lived on the streets, eating out of garbage cans. She tried repeatedly to get him help for his mental illness, but authorities told her …… Continue reading
Creating an Oasis in a Southern ‘Food Desert’
Creating an oasis in a Southern ‘food desert’
Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN)– For more than a decade, Robin Emmons felt helpless as her older brother lived on the streets, eating out of garbage cans. She tried repeatedly to get him help for his mental illness, but authorities told her …… Continue reading
NC Gov. Opposed to Catawba Casino Proposal
NC gov. opposed to Catawba casino proposal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said Friday that he has strong concerns about a Native American tribe's plans to build a gambling casino on land along a busy interstate highway in that state. charlotte north carolina – Yahoo! News… Continue reading
Area Legislators, Dean Will Study NC Teacher Pay – Charlotte Observer
area legislators, dean will study NC teacher pay – Charlotte Observer
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area legislators, dean will study NC teacher pay Charlotte Observer Three Charlotte-area legislators and Ellen McIntyre, dean of UNC Charlotte's College of Education, have been named to a task force to advise N.C. lawmakers on teacher pay. The… Continue reading |
Creating an Oasis in a Southern ‘Food Desert’
Creating an oasis in a Southern ‘food desert’
your easiest options are the dollar menu or the convenience store attached to a gas … until she was diagnosed with diabetes six months ago. She immediately vowed to make eating healthy a priority for herself and her 11-year-old daughter. charlotte north… Continue reading
Welfare Drug Test Veto Overridden by North Carolina GOP, Gov Fights Back
Welfare Drug Test Veto Overridden By North Carolina GOP, Gov Fights Back
Dean Arp (R-Union), a sponsor of the drug testing bill, said Wednesday that the purpose of the bill wasn't to fight drug abuse but rather "to end a bad practice of supporting active drug abusers with the hard-earned… Continue reading