May 20, 1775: What was the Mecklenburg Declaration?
Have you ever wondered why the date May 20, 1775, is on our state flag? ’s there to commemorate the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of 1775.
Have you ever wondered why the date May 20, 1775, is on our state flag? ’s there to commemorate the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of 1775.
Is it the job of government to make you happy? While it may seem like a straightforward question, there are some important subtleties packed into those few words. On the face of it, “no” feels like the obvious answer. The Declaration of Independence states that governments are instituted to secure our rights to “life, liberty,...
Grocery dollars don't stretch like they used to. However, for low-income families at the Wilmington Farmers Market, their dollar goes just a bit further thanks to the "Double Bucks" program, which doubles SNAP/EBT benefits for shoppers. The program is paid for through local community fundraising.
North Carolinians wagered nearly $649 million on sports events, including paid wagering revenue and promotional wagering revenue in April. That’s down a little over $11 million from March.