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 […]
‘It was like the 4th of July out there.’ Ocean Isle Beach reopens public accesses and public parking
May 6, 2020 by
Some beaches begin to reopen
April 27, 2020 by
Wrightsville Beach announced that they will be opening their beaches but with certain restrictions still in place. As of April 20, Wrightsville begins to allow people back on the beach but only those who plan on exercising. According to a press release from the Town of Wrightsville Beach, “With the exception of East Salisbury Street, […]
Animal shelter experiencing changes during pandemic
April 24, 2020 by
The Yadkin County Animal Shelter in Yadkinville, N.C. has experienced a lot of changes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have seen a very large decrease in intakes, so there has also been a dramatic decrease in adoptions because we don’t have animals to adopt,” said Jason Roels Sr., Shelter Director of the […]
Western Carolina continues ‘Out of the Dark’
April 24, 2020 by
On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Western Carolina University students walked virtually, alongside the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) NC Statewide Out of the Darkness Walk. The event was held on Facebook Live and Facebook Watch and included a slideshow, honor beads ceremony, and the chance for several people to speak out about their own […]
Future Catamount creates reusable COVID-19 face masks
April 13, 2020 by
Future Catamount Sarah Bowen is doing her part to slow the spread of coronavirus in her community of Durham, North Carolina. She’s making reusable face masks to stop the wearer from coughing or sneezing directly on another person. Watch the full story below. Sarah began producing masks for her immediate family but was inspired to […]
HOMEBASE still offering services amongst COVID-19
April 8, 2020 by
During the COVID-19 crisis a lot of students working on or near campus lost their jobs. Leading to lower or no income for necessary expenses like rent, food and hygiene needs. The university is offering a student relief fund for students who need to pay for these expenses. Another resource including food, hygiene needs, and housing being […]
