Archives for May 2020

Is now the right time to open North Carolina’s economy? Students share their opinions

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced on April 23 that the stay at home order would be extended until May 8. After that, the state will begin to reopen with a three-phase plan. Phase one of Cooper’s plan to reopen the state started Friday, May 8. The stay at home order remains in place with […]

The election for the Republican nominee of the 11th Congressional District is set have a second primary

The Jackson County Board of Elections is preparing for a second primary for the Congressional District 11 Republican nominee between Lynda Bennett and Madison Cawthorn. Bennett had 22.7 percent while Cawthorn amassed 20.4 percent of the vote. In North Carolina, if the first-place candidate does not get more than 30 percent, the second-place finisher can […]

‘It was like the 4th of July out there.’ Ocean Isle Beach reopens public accesses and public parking

Beachgoers in Southeastern North Carolina flooded Ocean Isle Beach this past Sunday, May 3,  as the town decided to reopen public beach accesses and public parking on April 30. Many residents and tourists celebrated the reopening by having a beach day. Kayla Norris, an Ash resident, compared the crowds to what she sees on the […]

At home workouts to get through the pandemic

If you’re stuck at home during the pandemic, make sure you don’t push your health to the side. When social distancing ends, re-enter society feeling and looking just as good as you did before the pandemic, if not better! This article will serve as a guide to help people get the exercise they need. All […]

Animal Spotting: COVID-19 Edition

In times like these, when we’re all staying safe in our homes, it’s important to keep ourselves entertained and have fun to take our minds off of this stressful situation.  With this parody on Animal Planet in a time of quarantine, we’re hoping to do just that.  Enjoy the video and enjoy the dog.