Kevin Kennedy

3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Kevin Kennedy

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — As spring approaches, North Carolina farmers are grappling with challenges that threaten their livelihoods and the state's agricultural heritage. From severe weather events to significant federal funding cuts, the outlook for many in the farming community is increasingly uncertain. Mike Faucette, a fourth-generation farmer in North Carolina, reflects on the evolving landscape of agriculture.

1 month ago | abc10.com | Kevin Kennedy

RALEIGH, N.C. — For Tad Kennedy and his son, Luke, the NCAA tournament isn’t just a game—it’s a family tradition and a cherished moment of bonding. The father-son duo traveled a whopping 958 miles from their hometown in Iowa to watch Luke's favorite team, the Duke Blue Devils, in action. “This is our favorite time of the year—we’ve planned for this the entire year,” Tad says, expressing his excitement as they prepared for the game.

Jan 20, 2025 | roofingcontractor.com | Kevin Kennedy

Beacon Exit Planning is regularly approached by specialty contractors in the roofing, electrical, and mechanical industries who are interested in selling their company and asking us for advice. Our first question is, “What are your personal, business, legacy, and financial goals?”Read prior RC Exit Planning columns like Why a Roofing Company Becomes a Target for Acquisitions and Your Sale Options in a Roofing Exit to help align your goals with the four key exit options.

Jan 15, 2025 | abc10.com | Kevin Kennedy

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you walk into the Anderson home for movie night just know there are two recliners you can’t sit in. Barry and Yolinda Anderson have a his-and-hers recliner set with blankets designated for who sits where. “He (Barry) had to have his recliner, so I got one too,” Yolinda Anderson said. The couple also purchased some matching leather couches. “I was happy with the furniture; we got it a couple of days before my birthday,” Anderson said.

Aug 27, 2024 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Kevin Kennedy

The recent letter saying that delisting the grizzly bear will hamper the recovery of the bears. This may be true. However, there are two major threats to the grizzly bear in Montana. The first major threat to all bears are the ignorant people that live in and traverse the habitat of all bears. The people don't store their garbage in approved containers, leave pet food out around their house, are not "Bear Aware" when hiking in the woods.