A ‘legendary’ corrections director who changed the landscape — and design — of Lexington’s jail, has died. Raymond “Ray” Sabbatine, the longtime director of corrections at the Fayette County Detention Center from 1989 to 2001 died April 20, according to his wife of 52 years, Anne. He was 74. Sabbatine began working on criminal justice […]
Algorithm, a Dublin-based award-winning XR production studio has been appointed to be the lead creative team in the development of a new immersive production on the life and legacy of a medieval German mystic Hildegard of Bingen. The animated film “Her Mind’s Eye” will portray Hildegard as a 12th century creative visionary. This immersive experience […]
Meghan Markle will be a panellist for a discussion about women in the media and entertainment industries later this week. It will take place at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, on International Women’s Day, March 8th. Meghan is described by the festival as a “feminist and champion of human rights and gender […]
Feb. 14—Historic buildings of Spokane have lost one of their greatest advocates. Architect and developer Richard Ronald “Ron” Wells, who championed dozens of projects that reshaped, preserved and enhanced the character of Spokane’s downtown before bizarre legal troubles derailed his reputation, died Sunday evening. He was 75. Bill Main, 71, the owner of Re/Max of […]
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.” North Carolina’s prominence was due to a group of bold, visionary and patriotic leaders. None started with the […]