Key insight: A community bank in Virginia has been freed from a consent order related to its previous fintech partnerships. Expert quote: "We just threw BaaS out the door," said CEO Billy Beale.

In Georgia, if you see blue lights while driving, even if they aren’t for you, you have to give way to the vehicle. According to Georgia Code, when a law-enforcement or other emergency vehicles is ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

CHARLOTTE — A $25,000 treasure hunt is now underway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Charlotte coin maker stashed a mason jar full of gold coins somewhere on the forest floor near a public hiking trail ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The National Park Service has reduced staffing and operations due to the government shutdown, affecting many federal departments. This comes as tourists begin visiting the Blue Ridge ...

The parent company, Pine Gate Renewables, is seeking lenders for a debt restructuring as its subidiary Blue Ridge Power prepares for layoffs. Image: Pine Gate Renewables. North Carolina-based ...

A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina - just in time for the busy fall season - marking a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year after ...

The lawsuit claimed the insurance plans illegally agreed not to compete with each other. Settlement administrators are reviewing claims and have not yet set a date for payments to be issued. About six ...

Growing up in Georgia, with a Granny from Tennessee and a Granddad whose Scots-Irish ancestors settled the Blue Ridge region nearly 300 years ago, Appalachian culture was part of my birthright. Though ...

For the past year, the Blue Ridge Parkway has been on the road to recovery. In September 2024, Tropical Storm Helene slammed into Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, causing immense damage to ...

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As temperatures soar across Georgia, one North Georgia mountain town is offering a breath of fresh, cooler air. According to Southern Living, this Georgia city regularly stays about 10 degrees cooler ...