On May 8, over 650 students and faculty of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy enjoyed a "Day of Play" with representatives from the American Heart Association and the Carolina Panthers.
In an effort to address rising rates of childhood physical inactivity in the United States, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Forest City, NC, was selected as one of 35 schools nationwide to receive resources from the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, and the National Football League's NFL PLAY 60 program.
The Cleveland County Schools (CCS) began its Summer Meal Program for kids and teens on June 2. It will continue through August 1. Free, nutritious meals are available from June through August each year when traditional schools are out.
RALEIGH, NC -- HB 805, a bill aimed at ending exploitation in the pornography industry, passed in the North Carolina House of Representatives on a 113-0 unanimous vote. The bill now moves to the North Carolina Senate for consideration. The "Prevent Sexual Abuse of Women and Minors Act" requires that pornography websites verify that people on their websites are at least 18 years old and have consented, in writing, to be there. It also makes a way for those who have been exploited by pornography websites to have content removed and provides significant financial penalties for violations.
Jeff Hayes, Camp Commander of Cleveland Regiment Camp 1663, places a wreath at the Confederate Monument in Uptown Shelby on Confederate Memorial Day, May 10th, 2025.Jeff Melton photo.
Many years ago, when I first started Outdoor Truths, I wanted to be connected with some hunting and fishing companies. I felt like any association would help me grow the influence I wanted to have. I was not only able to get some sponsorships, but I actually became a pro-staff member for a few of those companies as well. Even now, I hesitate to even mention the name "pro-staff" because it involves the word "pro." And if there is any word that I should never be associated with, it's the word pro. I laugh even as I write this. But for some reason, the real pros were busy with real pro stuff, so the trophy spike killer was available.
