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Sycamore Brewings Owner, Sarah Taylor, Confirms Estranged Husbands Departure; Brewery Rebrands After Scandal In a recent podcast episode, the owner of Sycamore Brewing in Charlotte, Sarah Taylor, confirmed that her estranged husband, Justin Brigham, is no longer involved in the company. This announcement came after Brighams arrest for raping a thirteen-year-old girl, which led to the brewerys troubles and the closure of its South End taproom as part of a rebrand. The community has been affected by the allegations, and the local craft beer scene is discussing the impact. Taylor is moving forward with the rebrand to distance the business from the scandal, as seen by the removal of the Sycamore sign from the building. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Richmond County, North Carolina, officials allocated $375,000 of taxpayer money to facilitate the sale of Rockingham Speedway, but the deal was finalized before commissioners could vote. The funds were intended for safety barrier debts, with NASCAR threatening to withdraw if the issue wasnt resolved. County Manager Bryan Land promised to cover the bill, leading to a contract approval without a vote. Commissioners criticized the move, labeling it a bailout and questioning its legality. The cash was spent on barrier debts and loans, with potential conflicts of interest. The speedway was later sold to the International Hot Rod Association, and the State Bureau of Investigation is probing the grant. Checkout Solipillow.com

North Carolinas first virtual charter schools, North Carolina Cyber Academy and North Carolina Virtual Academy, received a five-year extension despite low academic scores. The Charter Schools Review Board voted to renew their charters through June 2031, despite concerns about their performance and lack of improvement. Both schools have been labeled continually low-performing since their opening in 2015 and have struggled with mostly D grades and little academic growth on state exams. Despite these struggles, demand for these schools is high, with nearly 6,500 students enrolled. Lawmakers have tied the boards hands, forcing an all-or-nothing five-year renewal for these virtual schools, unlike traditional charters that can get anywhere from three to ten years. Checkout Solipillow.com

Former IT worker Jeffrey Noble is suing Mooresville, North Carolina, Mayor Chris Carney and top officials for wrongful termination. Noble claims he was fired in retaliation after reporting misconduct caught on video, where Mayor Carney was seen with a city-hired consultant in secured areas after hours, with Carney reportedly without pants. Noble followed protocol by informing his bosses about the video, but was later accused of leaking it and fired without a proper investigation. The mayor took a leave due to alcohol consumption and medication mix-up, but town leaders turned the focus on Noble. The case is ongoing, with Noble denying any leak and pushing back against retaliation claims. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protests in Iran escalate, with hundreds killed and thousands detained amid government crackdown. President Trump threatens military strikes, imposes tariffs, and engages in talks with Iran. World leaders condemn Irans repression, while China, Turkey, and Russia oppose outside interference. Iran claims control over the situation, accusing protests of being a U.S. excuse for intervention. Checkout Solipillow.com

A high school football player from Chester, South Carolina, faces kidnapping charges after a bizarre incident at an elementary school. Darrious Edwards, 21, allegedly broke into a classroom, snatched a three-year-old boy from the playground, and attempted to escape. The boy was rescued unharmed, but Edwards claims he has no memory of the event. His defense argues he was under the influence of synthetic drugs, and he has no criminal history or mental health issues. The judge denied bond pending drug test results. Checkout Solipillow.com

Israeli drone strike kills three Palestinians near Gaza border, as ceasefire talks continue amid accusations of violations and slow progress on disarmament and reconstruction. Checkout Solipillow.com