Martha Quillin

1 week ago | heraldsun.com | Martha Quillin

Marcelo Levy came to the United States in 1963 as an 8-month-old immigrant in the arms of his Jewish parents leaving Argentina for a better life. A gay man, he survived the 1970s, when gay people were ostracized and harassed. He contracted HIV in the 1980s, when the diagnosis was considered a death sentence and U.S. lawmakers pondered setting up “camps” for those infected with the virus that causes AIDS. Until now, these were some of the traits that defined him.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Martha Quillin

Severe storms and isolated tornadoes are possible as a strong cold front crosses North Carolina on Monday, April 7, 2025. The National Weather Service has said each region of the state will face the greatest risk of severe weather for just a few hours through the day. National Weather Service A slow-moving cold front will cross North Carolina on Monday, April 7, bringing needed rain and heralding the arrival of temperatures cold enough to freeze tender tomato blooms.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Martha Quillin

Jen Dombrowski arrives in downtown Marshall to help a friend clean up her business on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 after the French Broad River caused catastrophic flooding. The remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding, downed trees, and power outages in western North Carolina.

3 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Martha Quillin

A road covered in pine pollen. Martha Quillin The News & Observer Sneezing season is upon us once more — for those with allergies, at least. Nose congestion and itchy eyes are common problems in South Carolina each spring. According to the Medical University of South Carolina, tree pollen causes most of the trouble for allergy sufferers — specifically oak, pine, willow, and birch trees. Allergies are the result of immune system reactions to allergens.

3 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Martha Quillin

Law enforcement personnel and property owners must use heavy equipment to search through debris fields left by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina . [email protected] Workers clearing debris left by Hurricane Helene found human remains Friday, March 28, in Avery County thought to be a man who was swept away in flooding from the storm. Avery County Sheriff Mike Henley said Tuesday he is awaiting identification from the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.