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Staying Safe During a Nuclear Emergency
There are three nuclear power plants in North Carolina, located in Brunswick, Mecklenburg and Wake Counties. A fourth plant near the NC-SC border, south of Charlotte, is close enough to be taken into our state’s emergency planning as well. Per federal mandate, nuclear plants and those counties within the ten-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) and the state must have plans in place ready to implement protective actions within the EPZ if there is an emergency within the facility with the potential of a radiation release. Nuclear plants have many safeguards in place to prevent such events, but it is important to know what to do in the unlikely instance that a radiation release emergency occurs. That goes for both emergency managers and the general public.
A “perfect storm of events:” Farmers deal with drought
The drought this year has not been kind to local farmers. As described by Archie Griffin vice president of operations at Griffin Farms, “it has been the perfect storm of events.” “In the spring there was good moisture in the soil, we were able to plant early because it was fairly warm, and everything was […] The post A “perfect storm of events:” Farmers deal with drought appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Update: Spruce Street fire deemed intentional, one person transported to hospital
Greenville Fire-Rescue authorities say an automotive shop fire near Sadie Saulter Pre-K Center was intentionally set. One person was transported to ECU Health Medical Center during the Wednesday morning fire. Bryant Beddard, battalion chief and fire marshal for Greenville Fire-Rescue, said 24 personnel responded to a call that was received about 6 a.m. to Komplete Auto Repair and Body Shop, 308 Spruce St. The area is between Myrtle Street and...
Deputy’s arrest does little to assuage group’s concerns
Editor’s note: The following story is republished with permission from CoastalReview.org. A now-former Onslow County deputy has been arrested in connection with an altercation between residents and a group gathered for a Native American prayer ceremony in Cedar Point, but a group leader says the actions by law enforcement and media in the weeks after perpetuated a racist and biased narrative. Last week, Carteret County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Gilbert...
FedEx driver accused of stealing $5,000 French bulldog that died in his hot delivery truck
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (Gray News) - A FedEx driver in North Carolina is accused of stealing a French bulldog that ultimately died inside his hot delivery truck. According to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a stolen bulldog from a neighborhood near U.S. Highway 421 on July 7.
Longtime Asian restaurant is on the way to reopening in Southport
One of the area’s first Asian restaurants opened in Southport in 1992. It closed two years ago. But some of the employees and staff weren’t content to let the restaurant’s history stop after 30 years. Now, things are progressing at 5013 Southport Crossing Way in Southport for a new iteration of The Thai...
South Brunswick playing in Majors World Series
The South Brunswick Major baseball team (ages 11-12) finished second in the Diamond Youth Baseball Division II state tournament at Lockwood Folly District Park and qualified for the World Series in Bossier City, Louisiana. Bracket play in the Majors World Series begins with five games Friday, July 26. The World Series is set to end by Tuesday, July 30. Ten teams are in the series.
Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled
While he has been the varsity football head coach at Fike High since being announced as such in March, Rocky Lewis picked up some extra duties earlier this month when the Wilson County Board of Education confirmed his hiring as the ninth athletic director in Fike’s 67 years of existence. Lewis, who had been the head football coach at South […] The post Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Trump blasts ‘lunatic’ Harris in first rally since Biden dropped out
Former President Trump on Wednesday unleashed a torrent of attacks on Vice President Harris in his first rally since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, making Harris the likely Democratic nominee in November. Trump spoke to supporters in North Carolina three days after Biden announced he was ending his candidacy in the face…
Manufacturing Company Announces North Carolina Investment
Company focused on aerospace markets will create 304 jobs in Fayetteville; A $867.8 Million in Cumberland County. A company operating under the name Project Aero announced today that it will build a major manufacturing plant in Cumberland County to produce aerospace-grade titanium domestically, creating 304 jobs. The company, American Titanium Metal, LLC, will invest $867.8 million in Fayetteville.
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