Category : Global Alerts

Putting off that routine checkup? This patient says waiting almost cost him his life.

By Patrick Flanary Twelve years ago, Fred Adams was stretched thin. At 36, parenting and running his own law practice in Winston-Salem left little time for much else. As a result, Adams skipped exercise, ate what he wanted and lost count of the routi...

NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature announces legislative recommendations for 2025-26

Dr. Althea Taylor Jones, North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) delegate for Forsyth County, reports that the NCSTHL has approved legislative priorities for the 2025-26 lawmaking cycle starting in January 2025. These priority recommendat...

Wake Forest law students pair up with older adults for Intergenerational Lunch Bunch

By Judie Holcomb-Pack When was the last time you shared a conversation over lunch with a young person you did not know? Even in families, the times older adults spend just talking with younger people may be brief and limited in depth. For Tara Ebrahi...

Delta Arts Center quilt exhibit on display through Dec. 31

Delta Arts Center held an opening reception on Oct. 17 for its new quilt exhibit, “Friendships: Colors of Life,” which celebrates the artistry of quilting and the connections it fosters among us all. The evening included an artist talk that offered d...

Grenade Official and Rickman Set to Settle Feud in Boxing Ring

By BigEyeUg Team The long-standing feud between Ugandan artists Grenade Official and Rickman Manrick is set to reach a dramatic conclusion in the boxing ring. The Uganda Boxing Champions League (UBCL) has officially announced a Corporat...

Sheila Tusiime: From Childhood Dream to Television Reality

News anchor Sheila Tusiime is a celebrated and familiar face on your TV set everyday. Her journey to television is a pure testimony of dedication, hard work, and passion. Sheila Tusiime Sheila always had a fascination for television and a dr...

Gen Mega Dee Celebrates Dual Milestones: Certified Doctorate and Newborn Son

Gen Mega Dee, also known as Dr. Amos Kigenyi, celebrates a double milestone by officially becoming a certified doctor in the U.S. and welcoming a baby boy. In 2021, Mega Dee graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, marking his initia...

Big Eye StarBoss Gears Up for His Biggest Concert on December 7th at Lugogo Cricket Oval

Big Eye StarBoss is preparing for what he calls “the biggest concert of my career,” scheduled for December 7, 2024, at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Over the years, Big Eye has staged numerous concerts, but this one, he says, is different. Reflec...

Jackie Chandiru Mourns the Loss of Her Father, Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude

Jackie Chandiru recently lost her father and took to social media today to share the heartbreaking news with her fans. Although her father was laid to rest a few days ago, Jackie only felt ready to publicly address her grief this morning, re...

UBL Champions Responsible Drinking and Sustainability at Bell ObaFest, Recycles 56% of Festival Waste

By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) continued its strong advocacy for responsible drinking at this year’s Bell ObaFest through activations and messaging on moderation, zero tolerance for drunk driving, and environmental sustainability thr...

CNOOC Uganda Launches Free Online Enterprise Development Program to Enhance SME Capacity for Oil and Gas Supply Chain Participation

By Our Reporter As part of its corporate strategy to promote local content and strengthen Uganda’s oil and gas sector, CNOOC Uganda Limited has launched a comprehensive Free Online Enterprise Development Program aimed at empowering Small and Medium E...

IUEA set for Mr. and Miss IUEA beauty pageant finale

By Our Reporter The International University of East Africa (IUEA) is gearing up for the 2024 edition of Mr. and Miss IUEA beauty pageant finale. The event slated for November 1, 2024, at the university’s auditorium in Kansanga will give young talen...