Jay Edwards

Charlotte

Correspondent at The Charlotte Observer

Correspondent to the @theobserver, covering high school sports. VA native. A die-hard fan of the @redskins and @UVA - Go Hoos.

Articles

Latest consumer product recalls

5 days ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:Legend Brands Recalls Bliss Hair Dryers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington StoresHazard: The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in.
Morris County launches website for America’s 250th anniversary

6 days ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Tourism Bureau, Morris County 250th Anniversary Steering Committee and Morris County Board of County Commissioners this week launched their 250th Anniversary website: morriscounty250.org.
Maverick's Legacy saves 8 lives, donates over 1,500 airway clearance devices to schools and first responders

1 week ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

BRANCHVILLE BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – Maverick’s Legacy celebrates its 8th life saved through its efforts. A police department in Passaic County, recently used a LifeVac® airway clearance device—donated by Maverick’s Legacy—to successfully save a choking victim when standard protocols failed. This marks the fifth police department equipped by Maverick’s Legacy to use the device in a real-life choking emergency.
Morris County man admits to transmitting death threats against political commentator

1 week ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

MORRIS PLAINS BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – A Morris County man admitted to making interstate death threats against a political commentator, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. Haim Braverman, 47, of Morris Plains, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin in Newark federal court to a charge of transmitting threats in interstate commerce.
Mars puts pet health in pet parents' hands with new artificial intelligence powered tools

1 week ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, announces the launch of AI- powered tools, enabling pet parents to easily monitor their pets’ health. This launch is part of Mars’ $1 billion investment in its Pet Nutrition business driving digital innovation, aimed at transforming the pet parent experience. GREENIES™ Canine Dental Check, the first of the suite of tools, is available now in the US.
Here are the 2025 Charlotte-area high school football schedules

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Langston Wertz Jr. |Jay Edwards

Panther head coach Weslee Ward (center) has a discussion with Shawn Matthews (13) after his touchdown catch. South Meck hosted the Providence Panthers on Friday November 8, 2024. High school football returns in a few months, with a lot of changes. ▪ North Carolina's public schools will be split into eight classifications, instead of four. ▪ The playoffs will be different, too. There will be 24 teams in the 8A class and 48 in the others.
Hunterdon Health receives 11th consecutive straight ‘A’ hospital safety grade

1 week ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Hunterdon Health received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025. This national distinction recognizes Hunterdon Health’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “We are proud to be nationally recognized for patient safety by receiving eleven consecutive A grades.
Here are the 2025 Rock Hill-area high school football schedules

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Langston Wertz Jr. |Jay Edwards

Here are high school football schedules for Herald-area teams. ANDREW JACKSON Aug. 22 BYEAug. 29 at BlufftonSept. 5 at Indian LandSept. 12 AndrewsSept. 19 LewisvilleSept. 26 at Fairfield CentralOct. 3 at CherawOct. 10 ChesterfieldOct. 17 Central PagelandOct. 24 at North CentralOct. 31 BufordCATAWBA RIDGE Aug. 22 at ChapinAug. 29 Belmont South PointSept. 5 ChesterSept. 12 at Spring ValleySept. 19 Fort MillSept. 26 at NorthwesternOct. 3 BYEOct. 10 Indian LandOct. 17 at Nation FordOct. 25 Rock Hill (Saturday)Oct.
Three Atlantic Health System hospitals earn ‘A’ grades from Leapfrog Group

1 week ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

NEW JERSEY – Three of Atlantic Health System’s hospitals, Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and Chilton Medical Center earned ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades. Two of the hospitals (Morristown and Overlook) have earned top marks for multiple consecutive scoring periods. Morristown Medical Center has maintained an ‘A’ Grade since Fall 2015 and Overlook Medical Center has been a consistent ‘A’ since Spring 2021.
Morris County celebrates 2025 Law Day

1 week ago | wrnjradio.com | Jay Edwards

MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – The West Morris Mendham High School mock trial team, winners of the Morris County Mock Trial Competition for an unprecedented 20th consecutive year, were honored Thursday in the historic courtroom of the Morris County Courthouse for placing second out of 216 teams in the 2024-25 statewide Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.