"NC stands to lose over a million acres of farm and forestland to development alone by 2040 based on a recent report by the American Farmland Trust." Steve Troxler, NC Ag commissioner
The city is currently under a Stage 5 water restriction plan, which means all industries, businesses, and offices must close unless they are a grocery store, health care facility, or drug store. Mebane City Councilman Sean Ewing explained that only one water pump is currently working and warned that it would be disastrous if the last one failed.
No final decision is expected before August in a federal trial involving challenges to North Carolina’s congressional and legislative election maps. The three-judge panel overseeing the case wrapped up the six-day trial Wednesday. The judges called on parties defending and attacking the maps to submit final written documents by Aug. 5.
In an age when information moves faster than ever, a single misleading post can ignite a digital wildfire—damaging reputations, misinforming the public, and shifting focus away from facts. The last week has offered a textbook case of why it's crucial to look before you leap when sharing stories on social media.