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A North Carolina Chick-fil-A Tried To Pay Workers In Food: The Reactions Were Exactly What You'd Expect
Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 6:11pm | 410Chick-fil-A franchise owner Joel Benson had a rather unconventional way to recruit what he called "volunteers" to work the new Drive Thru Express portion of his restaurant in Hendersonville, North Carolina: he wanted to pay them in food. What Happened: A since-deleted...
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Why Did North Carolina House Republican Lawmakers Decide Not To Legalize Medicinal Cannabis In The State?
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 4:48pm | 325North Carolina House Republicans decided on June 23 to not to legalize medical cannabis, something that had already been passed by the State Senate, reported Axios on June 22. According to confidential sources, Republicans voted following an internal caucus vote. What...
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Medical Marijuana Legalization Passes North Carolina Senate With Bipartisan Support
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 5:45pm | 474North Carolina moved one step closer to joining most of the rest of the country, as the state Senate approved the N.C. Compassionate Care Act with bipartisan support in a 35-10 vote. The bill, which is heading now to the House, would allow cannabis with higher levels of THC to treat...
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GOP Sen. Bill Rabon's Medical Marijuana Bill Heads To Senate, Is North Carolina Next To Legalize?
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 2:11pm | 506With North Carolina's GOP-controlled legislature back in full swing, a bill to legalize medical marijuana is advancing quicker than many expected. The N.C. Compassionate Care Act, sponsored by top Senate Republican and Rules Committee chair Sen. Bill Rabon, was heard in committee...
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Here's How Many People Watched Kansas Beat North Carolina For NCAA Title On TBS
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 10:20am | 654Monday night’s NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship game provided a big boost to its cable provider, with ratings not seen in years. What Happened: The championship game saw the Kansas Jayhawks defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels with a score of 72 to 69. The game aired on...
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NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship 2022: How To Watch And Best Prop Bets
Monday, April 4, 2022 - 5:49pm | 1127Many teams had at least one shining moment during the 2022 NCAA Men’s National Tournament. After a tournament that saw 68 teams compete to be the last one standing, Monday night will see two teams fight for the national championship. How to Watch: The game will air on TBS, a unit of AT&T...
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Blue Blood Final Four: How To Watch And A Betting Preview For UNC Vs. Duke, Villanova Vs. Kansas
Friday, April 1, 2022 - 5:31pm | 1240The field of 68 teams that kicked off the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is down to four teams that will compete for a chance to go to the championship game and be last team standing. How to Watch: Coverage of the games during the tournament was split between Paramount Global (...
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Country Music Superstar Cancels Concert To Watch Duke Vs. UNC
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 6:54pm | 768Musicians cancel tour dates for various reasons including illness, death in the family, issues with venues or a worldwide pandemic. Have you ever heard of a musician canceling a tour date to attend a Final Four basketball game? What Happened: Country music star Eric Church announced he will not be...
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North Carolina: Medical Marijuana Wins Nearly Unanimous Approval In GOP-Controlled General Assembly
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - 7:13pm | 555A key Senate committee overwhelmingly approved a proposal to allow medical marijuana use in North Carolina for certain conditions and to set up a state network for supply and distribution. The vote was seen as historic. A Change Of Course No North Carolina Senate committee has ever taken a vote on...
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Caesars Sportsbook Announces College Football Win Totals For 2021: 2 Non-Power 5 Teams Projected Over 10?
Saturday, June 19, 2021 - 10:09am | 372Caesars Sportsbook has released its win totals for the upcoming college football season. Alabama and Clemson have the highest projected win totals, both at 11.5. What To Know: Clemson and Alabama have been College Football Playoff staples since its enactment in 2014. Led by coaches Dabo...
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Zion Williamson Signs Shoe Deal With Nike's Jordan Brand
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 1:10pm | 436As soon as Zion Williamson’s Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) shoe broke in the early seconds of Duke's game against North Carolina last year, it seemed certain the brand wouldn't let that incident define his sneaker deal. The future NBA superstar announced Tuesday he's signing with Nike'...
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Neptune Wellness Solutions Expands Into US Through SugarLeaf Labs Acquisition
Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 2:45pm | 398Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: NEPT), a Canada-based company engaged in extraction, purification and formulation of health and wellness products, announced plans to establish a presence in the U.S. through the acquisition of a hemp company. What Happened Neptune will acquire all assets of...
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As Zion Williamson Falls, So Do Nike Shares
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 3:02pm | 607It was the tear heard around the world. Duke University superstar Zion Williamson, presumably the first overall pick in the upcoming draft, broke through his Nike PG 2.5 shoe while facing off in the Blue Devils' biggest game of the year against the rival North Carolina Tar Heels....
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Here's Who Vegas Likes In The 2017 Final Four
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 2:37pm | 454After all the drama, star performances, incredible comebacks, heartbreaking defeats and, of course, plenty of bracket busting, the NCAA Tournament is finally down to its Final Four competitors. South Carolina Vs. Gonzaga On Saturday, seventh seed South Carolina takes on one seed Gonzaga. Few...
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Tech Giants Fight Renewable Energy Freeze In North Carolina
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 10:48am | 431Three of America's leading tech companies, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB), are speaking out in opposition to a new bill in North Carolina that aims to put the state’s renewable energy target on hold. The three...