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Shanekia Weeks has been named the Town of Chapel Hill's first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. She will begin on June 21.

Guardian ad Litem volunteers are needed in Washington/Holmes County. We have 20 kids who need a volunteer on their case. Volunteers visit these children who have been removed from their homes because of allegations of abuse or neglect.  Visits take place once a month and the Guardian ad Litem Program makes recommendations based on those visits.  An application, background check and training is required.  Please call 850-747-5180 or visit www.guardianadlitem.org for more information.

Wayne County has already seen more car crashes in 2021 than in all of 2020.

Make your mom proud: give a child what she gave you Marcia Hilty Today is Mother’s Day. For most of us, it’s a day to honor, celebrate, and thank our moms for their unconditional love, sacrifices, guidance and patience. It’s a time to acknowledge that, were it not for them, we might have turned out differently. We might not know right from wrong or good from bad, or fully appreciate the significance of love, friendships and family. Regrettably, for many children who are victims of child a...

Virtual information sessions for guardian ad litem volunteers To learn more about becoming a guardian ad litem volunteer, attend an upcoming virtual information session. Sessions include live presentations and questions and answers from program directors and also from current volunteers. The virtual session lasts about 35 minutes. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 Advance registration is required in order to receive a link to log into the session. Register at: https://b...

05:10 AM EST Share A night with the Icemen, happy hour at Epping Forest, Jax Bar Dog Day, a Downtown tour and pickleball are on the agenda. The Jacksonville Bar Association and Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association have an evening of professional ice hockey at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena scheduled March 17 when the Jacksonville Icemen play the Orlando Solar Bears on St. Patrick’s Day. JWLA President Cyndy Trimmer, a JBA board member, will host the event. The first 40 membe...

Staff Report Each year in North Carolina, more than 39,000 abused and neglected children need advocates in court. About one out of 100 children in the state are neglected or abused. These children need someone who will look into their unique situation and represent their best interest in legal matters. The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program has been providing these volunteers for over 30 years since 1983, and helps over 15,000 children each year. About 5,300 Guardian ad Litem volunteers ...

Jan 29, 2021 By Gary Blankenship Senior Editor Top Stories Tony Musto Recognizing his efforts both in Florida and nationally, Hallandale Beach attorney Anthony C. Musto received the 2021 Tobias Simon Public Service Award, the state’s highest award for pro bono service. Chief Justice Charles Canady pre...

This year’s virtual ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, January 28, at 3:30 p.m. The Florida Bar will recognize 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients at a January 28 ceremony streamed live online by the Supreme Court of Florida. Established in 1981, The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards are intended to encourage lawyers to volunteer free legal services to the poor by recognizing those who make public service commitments and to raise publi...

ABC Board to meet The Halifax County ABC Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Roanoke Rapids Store, 1520 Julian Allsbrook Highway in Roanoke Rapids. Hannah’s Closet sale After-holiday savings are available at Hannah’s Closet Thrift Store, 1034 Roanoke Ave. in Roanoke Rapids. Children’s and women’s clothing, men’s coats, dresses and suits are 50% off. The ongoing sale includes blouses, sweaters and pants for $1, with the second item for 50 cents. Tuesday is Seni...