Good News Notes: “On January 10, KFC will launch its first plant-based chicken option nationwide at its more than 4,000 locations. The new Beyond Fried Chicken was created in partnership with vegan brand Beyond Meat to replicate KFC’s famous fried chicken but without animal products. Beyond Fried Chicken can be ordered à la carte in…
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DOLE FOOD COMPANY RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO COMBATING CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN 2022
Good News Notes: “Dole Food Company has renewed its partnership in 2022 with No Kid Hungry, a campaign to end childhood hunger in America. The company’s alliance with the national campaign first began in summer 2020 in response to the impact of COVID-19 when schools closed and millions more U.S. children were left facing hunger. The strategic…
Hershey’s Debuts Its First Vegan Chocolate Bar Made With Oat Milk
Good News Notes: “The Hershey’s Company has reinvented its iconic milk chocolate bars, debuting its first vegan chocolate bars that use an oat milk base to achieve richness without dairy. The new Hershey’s Oat Made bars will feature two flavors including Extra Creamy Almond & Sea Salt and Classic Dark. The new oat milk-based chocolate bars will be…
North Carolina firefighter’s 11-year-old son beats cancer | 13 WTHR Indianapolis
Good News Notes: “Brody Rickards was diagnosed with leukemia in June of 2016 when he was just 8 years old. Brody, now 11, is officially cancer-free. Brody is the son of Charlotte Fire Department firefighter Erin Rickards. The Charlotte Fire Department announced the good news on TwitterSaturday. Erin said his treatments ended back in January, but…
71-year-old man with dementia reunited with family after going missing from Charlotte hotel
Good News Notes: “The 71-year-old man with dementia who went missing from his Charlotte hotel room has been found. Willie Gillespie Jr., 71, was reunited with his family Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. Gillespie was said to suffer from cognitive issues. He had reportedly left his room at the DoubleTree Inn on the 800 block of…
Ron Rivera held a yard sale to say goodbye to Panthers fans
Good News Notes: “Yard sales are held to get rid of things that are no longer needed or to make money on items that just aren’t being used anymore. Usually, it’s junk from the basement or childhood toys that have been outgrown. But sometimes it’s even more meaningful. Perhaps nothing better epitomizes that than the…
Chris Long Foundation accepts Champion Brewing Company donation to Waterboys nonprofit
Good News Notes: “A Charlottesville brewery is helping get several thousand dollars to a nonprofit committed to providing clean drinking water. On Wednesday, Champion Brewery handed over a nearly $6,000 check to Waterboys, an organization sponsored by the Chris Long Foundation.” “The money came from sales of its Waterboys IPA, created in collaboration with the…
Baby born at Charlotte airport after mom’s water broke midflight
Good News Notes: “A Florida family welcomed their newest member in surprise fashion on Wednesday after the expectant mother’s water broke during a flight to Pennsylvania to see relatives for Thanksgiving.” “Nereida Araujo, who was traveling with her two children and husband, wound up giving birth to a baby girl at Charlotte Douglas International Airport during what was…
Wells Fargo Championship raises nearly $1.9 million for area charities
Good News Notes: “The Wells Fargo Championship, on behalf of Champions for Education, has raised nearly $1.9 million in donations to Charlotte-area organizations.” “As a result of the 2019 tournament, Champions for Education is making donations to three charities: Levine Children’s Hospital ($250,000), The First Tee of Greater Charlotte ($100,000) and Teach For America Charlotte…
Hanesbrands Sock Drive Reaches 10 Years, 3 Million Donated Pairs
Good News Notes: “A modest goal of providing some comfort to homeless people — through new socks — in Hanesbrands Inc.’s backyard has mushroomed since 2009 into a national effort, with more than 3 million pairs donated to date.” “The apparel manufacturer, based in Winston-Salem, plans to donate more than 250,000 pairs nationally during December, along…