North Carolina

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections October 28, 2024

North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult

by Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For all its prominence as a key battleground state, North Carolina hasn’t done…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Climate and Weather October 24, 2024

Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain

by Michael T. Morley, Florida State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Polls opened in North Carolina on Oct. 17, 2024, as about 14,000 people…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Health Care October 21, 2024

Mountain Town Confronts an Unexpected Public Health Catastrophe

This article by Kim Dinan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Kim Dinan October 18, 2024 Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many…

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Uncategorized November 21, 2024

Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-35s

Photo of F-35 in flight courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft…

Music November 21, 2024

Marietta-based GSO announces its Holiday Pops concert

Photo courtesy of Georgia Symphony Orchestra The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra released the following announcement about its upcoming Holiday Pops concert: Georgia Symphony Orchestra Continues a Treasured Marietta Holiday Tradition…

Justice November 21, 2024

Three judges appointed to Cobb Magistrate Court

Cobb Chief Magistrate Brendan Murphy announced the appointment of three magistrate judges to the bench. Norman Barnett and Mellori Lumpkin-Dawson were appointed and Murphy re-appointed Judge Jennifer Inmon to serve…

Product recalls November 21, 2024

167,277 pounds of ground beef products recalled for possible E Coli contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday that Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 21, 2024

“My name is Denver, and I need a loving home and family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a male black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member…

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North Carolina

North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult

Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain

Mountain Town Confronts an Unexpected Public Health Catastrophe