Our weekly roundup of good news in North Carolina finds some locals taking up space on the national stage this week. Plus: A NC medical researcher is pioneering a life-saving treatment.
This week’s “Good News Friday” is skewing towards the national stage where we’re taking up quite a bit of space.
Let’s get into it.
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Durham Chef x Gordan Ramsay
Durham Chef Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie, co-owner of Indulge Catering LLC and Indulgent Essential Spices, is competing on Gordon Ramsay’s new food competition show “Food Stars.” Catch the latest episodes on multiple streaming sites to see what this North Carolina chef is all about!
NC Shelter Dog Takes the Stage
Annie (the little orphan) is on tour and it’s come to our attention, courtesy of Blumenthal Performing Arts, that the dogs cast as Sandy are always rescued from animal shelters.
One of the animal stars on this tour is from North Carolina. Addison (cast as Sandy) was rescued from a shelter one day before she was going to be euthanized, and now she’s taking over the spotlight.
Carolina Cowboys on Prime
We’re filled with NC pride this week as Prime’s new series “The Ride” makes its debut.
The eight-episode docuseries explores the Professional Bull Riders’ 2022 season. One focus of the series are the new teams, one of which is called the Carolina Cowboys and is based in Winston-Salem.
Durham Company Makes Medical Strides
Humacyte, a medical company in Durham, is making strides in the healthcare world by growing blood vessels from human proteins and tissue.
The technology is already aiding patients with severe trauma wounds in the Ukraine, they are currently in clinical trials in the U.S. and seeking FDA approval by the end of 2023.
Politics
Citing an NC law’s racist roots, a federal judge blocks a provision criminalizing felony voting
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Op-ed: Michele Morrow poses a huge threat to NC public schools
Students with disabilities would particularly suffer if Michele Morrow were to become the state Superintendent of Public Instruction, Susan Book...
Local News
VIDEO: NC Is One of the 10 States With the Most Hate Group Activity in 2023
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VIDEO: It’s Time America Caught Up with the Rest of The World on Paid Leave
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