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Premiering tonight at 7pm with a 35 minute online streaming, When We Gather celebrates the historic achievements of women, whose efforts led to the election of the first female Vice President of the United States. Join as we celebrate this historic moment and honor the heroines of the past, visionaries of the present, and leaders of the future.![]()
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A multifaceted art project, created by women. Launched on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20th, 2021.
Some of us joked that vaccine distribution would be complete by now if Amazon drivers were qualified to give the shots.![]()
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In a real life mirroring the joke scenario, the manager of a Chik Fil A in South Carolina was brought in to help a town streamline their drive through vaccination project. It seems managing hangry Moms and tots builds skills.![]()
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Thanks to all who are working to keep us safe, whether you're feeding us, testing us or giving us shots. We owe you.
A Chick-fil-A manager stepped in to save a South Carolina drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic
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"When you need help, call the pros," the city's mayor tweeted. Chick-fil-A frequently gets top marks in consumer satisfaction for drive-thrus.
Should there be consequences for actions and deeds? Most of us believe that if we break the law we will be held to account. For elected officials it would seem that should be the minimum requirement. Ethical behavior should also be expected.![]()
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Last week we saw two big names in NC politics excused for their misdeeds. Robin Hayes received a pardon from former President Trump for his role in the Greg Lindberg scandal.![]()
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Current US Senator for the state, Richard Burr, will not be charged for his ethically questionable insider trades.![]()
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Is this a case of one rule for the wealthy and connected, another for the woman in the street?![]()
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"Burr, a Republican, sold up to $1.7 million in stocks in early and mid-February, according to a Senate disclosure that he filed. Burr is a member of the Senate’s Health Committee and had received briefings about the status of the coronavirus, which had not yet made a large impact in the United States at the time."![]()
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www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article248619320.html?ac_cid=DM367859&ac_bid=-80671...
US Sen. Richard Burr won’t face charges in stock trade inquiry
www.newsobserver.com
North Carolina Republican Richard Burr had sold up to $1.7 million in stocks at the beginning of the pandemic.
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North Carolina is still struggling with how to best distribute COVID vaccine. Vaccine sites have said that they often do not know more than a few days in advance how many doses they will have, making it hard to plan appointments. Then vaccine that had been promised to hospitals and clinics was diverted for a "mass vaccination event" in Charlotte, meaning that appointments that were already made had to be canceled. NC Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen promises changes and more consistency, but the confusion after the state had months to plan a rollout is disappointing. ![]()
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www.wral.com/coronavirus/nc-apologizes-promises-change-after-hospitals-counties-balk-at-vaccine-d...
NC apologizes, promises change after hospitals, counties balk at vaccine distribution :: WRAL.com
www.wral.com
Frustrations boil over for hospitals, health departments; Cohen apologizes and promises more certainty for next three weeks.
The US Treasury will move forward to put Harriet Tubman on the new $20 bills. This change was announced by the Obama administration, then stalled by the Trump administration (which also hung a portrait of Andrew Jackson prominently in the White House). ![]()
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/25/harriet-tubman-us-20-dollar-bill
Biden administration revives plan to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
www.theguardian.com
Press secretary says change to note that currently shows Andrew Jackson, who enslaved people, is back on treasury menu
