NC Gov. Josh Stein tours the Coca-Cola Consolidated facility to promote apprenticeship programs with CPCC, offering career training in manufacturing in Charlotte, NC, Wednesday July 23, 2025.
Lila Turner
lturner@charlotteobserver.com
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson lined up a shot during a physical activities class at Dream Center Academy in Gastonia, NC. Tuesday 22, 2025. He toured the facility, met with students and staff, and highlighted the significance of the over $165 million in federal education funding at stake in his ongoing lawsuit against the Department of Education. This funding supports Dream Center and other similar programs. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
On Monday, July 21, 2025, during Impact Camp at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, the junior varsity boys received a tour of a fire truck from Fire Station 36. Impact Camp, a week-long free camp, offers 300 spots and teaches young boys the importance of education, entrepreneurship, enlistment, employment, and the various positive paths in their lives. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers’ guard Robert Hunt demonstrates his jump shot during Veteran Report Day for training camp at Bankof America Stadium in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. A Fan Fest will be held on August 2 at Bank of America Stadium. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Demani Richardson arrived at the team’s training camp practice on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Rookies reported on July 21, while veterans reported on July 22. A Fan Fest will be held on August 2 at Bank of America Stadium. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Linda Greenwald loads bags with groceries Monday, July 21, 2025 at HOPE in Rock Hill, S.C. Following recent federal funding cuts of $500 million to USDA food assistance programs, ordered by the Trump administration through its 2026 budget plan, could see an increase in demand, said Director Gordon Bell. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
NC Gov. Josh Stein tours the Coca-Cola Consolidated facility to promote apprenticeship programs with CPCC, offering career training in manufacturing in Charlotte, NC, Wednesday July 23, 2025. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
A Coca-Cola team member wraps a pallet stacked with Coca-Cola merchandise while NC Gov. Josh Stein tours the Consolidated facility in Charlotte, NC, Wednesday July 23, 2025. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
