Shayna PraceStaff Writer A student at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) made national news after she came home to find a man in her closet. For several weeks, she had been noticing that her clothes had gone missing. Eventually, she discovered that the disappearing wardrobe was due to Andrew Clyde Swofford, 30, who was found wearing her clothes and shoes. Between missing … Continue reading Man Found in Closet of UNCG Student
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer After spending months building a case, federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have jump started a legal battle against the nonprofit organization, “Safehouse,” which aims to provide the nation’s first supervised injection site for those who have an opioid addiction. The Department of Justice in Washington has also joined the civil lawsuit. Safehouse officials maintain that this innovative medical facility can save lives. However, … Continue reading First U.S. Supervised Injection Site to be Sued by U.S. Prosecutors
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer Corrections: “… the company’s past includes a deadly coal ash spill …” – The spill was not deadly, and this has since been deleted “… contributed to countless individuals consuming coal ash …” – No individuals were recorded consuming coal ash “These toxins can do damage themselves directly to the body as well as increase the risk in those who are exposed to them of … Continue reading Duke Energy Called to Use More Clean Energy
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer During the confirmation proceedings for Chief John Roberts Jr. in September of 2005, the common question looming over his hearings was whether or not he would uphold the abortion precedents of the Supreme Court. In 2019, Roberts is still being asked that question, as last week it came to light again during the deliberation over a Louisiana bill that would have severely … Continue reading Chief Justice Roberts Blocks Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law
Alicia ConnellyStaff Writer C Correction: Neither Sheriff Burke nor Durham County have participated in 287G. Correction made February 21, 2019 A decision made my North Carolina lawmakers has sparked controversy this week as prison inmates are being released from prisons across the state, resulting in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arresting more than 200 undocumented immigrants between Monday and Thursday of last week. The 287(g) program requires local authorities to check a federal database to … Continue reading ICE Cracks Down in North Carolina
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Following years of Republicans deciding how the future of Social Security will play out, the Democratic party has brought forth a new edition to the social insurance program that was originally put into play during the Great Depression. The plan is to implement changes that will keep the program solid for at least the rest of 21 century. The plan is called … Continue reading Democrats Reveal Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits
Shayna PraceStaff Writer ArtsGreensboro, an organization that donates money annually to local art groups of Greensboro, has announced that they will be giving less money this year. The announcement made by the organization explained that this year, the organization donated more than $300,000 to 22 groups and organizations, which was down 24 percent from the 2017-18 year. The money awarded, $303,049 to be exact, was … Continue reading ArtsGreensboro Grants Decline in Funding
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 5, President Trump issued the 2019 State of the Union Address. Although a large portion of his speech was spent calling for unity in the divided U.S. government, the President found a way to reiterate his intentions of pushing for the harsh immigration reforms that have polarized Congress since the beginning of his presidency. “We must reject the … Continue reading President Trump Gives Annual State of the Union Address
Marisa SloanStaff Writer From President Trump’s travel ban prohibiting the issuance of visas to citizens of largely-Muslim countries to his attempts to use the legal status of DACA recipients as a gambling piece in his crusade for a border wall, there has been no shortage of topics with which to discuss. Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border control have taken center stage once … Continue reading Immigration and Customs Enforcement Returns to Headlines
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer Republicans in North Carolina’s State Senate have released a plan to enable school construction and renovations to be approved without voter approval. This plan comes from North Carolina State Senators Harry Brown, Kathy Harrington and Joyce Krawiec from Onslow County, Gaston County and Forsyth County respectively. The North Carolina General Assembly is currently considering how to go about securing future funds for … Continue reading N.C. State Legislators Working Towards School Renovation Plans
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