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94 Killed Using Sedatives While Restrained by Police with only 12 Cited as Sedative Related
In connection with the death of the Black man who served as catalyst for the 2020 racial injustice protests, Jeremy Cooper, a former paramedic, was sentenced to 14 months in prison with work release and probation. However, he was able to avoid going to prison on Friday.
Frost Advisory Issued for Caswell County, NC
Bring those tender plants in tonight Caswell County residents. The chilly weather persists this early Spring. It's the time of year where the weather fluctuates often. The NWS has issued a Frost Advisory for Caswell County in effect until 9am tomorrow. Make sure to take precautions. Protect tender plants, fields and watch out for slick spots on back roads.
Weather Advisory Issued for NC
Don't put away the winter coats just yet, and bring plants indoors for now to protect them from frost expected now through tomorrow 9am. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory tonight in certain parts of North Carolina. Plan accordingly and beware of slick spots on roads tonight through tomorrow morning.
Gov. Roy Cooper Speaks Out Against Ending The Affordable Connectivity Program
A $30 credit towards reducing or covering certain low income NC residents internet bills is going to be phased out this month. If Congress does not act soon to reenact this benefit known as The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), over 1 million of North Carolinians could be without internet once again.
Frost Advisory Issued for Portions of North Carolina
It's not just yet time to leave your plants outside for the springtime. Southwestern portions of NC will experience a frost overnight. Make sure plants are covered securely or brought indoors. Enjoy this cool down before the hot days are here to stay for the summer.
Missing Caldwell Co. Man Found Dead with Help from Multiple NC Counties
According to CBS 17, officials report that a man from Caldwell County who had gone missing was found dead on Tuesday. On April 16, 44-year-old Michael Hallford Jr. was discovered dead, according to Caldwell County officials. His body was found submerged in Wilson Creek, some distance downstream from the location of his car.
Sheetz Among Retailers Overcharging Consumers in North Carolina
According to Fox 8, scanning errors have led to fines for several establishments throughout North Carolina. Periodically, price-scanner systems undergo surprise inspections by the Standards Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to ensure accuracy. A store schedules a follow-up examination if their overcharge error rate is greater than 2%.
21 Yr Old NC A&T Student Killed in Hit-and-Run in Downtown Greensboro
The Greensboro Police Department reports that a hit-and-run accident in Downtown Greensboro on Saturday morning claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman. Emergency responders were called to the scene of a crash at 4:52 a.m. on Saturday at the intersection of North Elm Street and East Friendly Avenue.
Wake Forest Student and NC Radio Host's Daughter Dies from Blood Clot Complications
Janey Thompson, the daughter of WBT radio host Bo Thompson, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday night due to complications that stemmed from a blood clot. Janey, who graduated from Myers Park High School in 2022, was a sophomore biophysics major at Wake Forest University, according to WBT.
Storm Causes Power Outages for Thousands of NC Duke Energy Customers
Thousands of Duke Energy customers in North Carolina lost power on Thursday when storms passed across central North Carolina. As of 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, more than 16,000 customers in North Carolina were without power, according to Duke Energy's power outage map.
Tornado Watch Issued for NC Counties
Currently, there is a tornado watch issued for 2 North Carolina counties: ORANGE PERSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CARRBORO, CHAPEL HILL, HILLSBOROUGH, AND ROXBORO. Take heed to all tornado watches and warnings as tornadoes have been confirmed in NC from this storm.
North Carolina's Solar Eclipse: Timing, Coverage, and Viewing Tips
Take out your eclipse glasses! In North Carolina, interest is growing as the countdown to this unusual astronomical event begins. The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Monday, April 8, momentarily blocking out daylight. The path of totality, which passes through Buffalo, New York; Burlington, Vermont; Cleveland, Ohio; and Indianapolis, Indiana, is where watchers will see the sun completely obscured by the moon.
Sunny Warm Weather This Weekend in NC
Get that spring attire ready to wear this weekend. It's going to be nice weather for mowing, grilling and other outdoor activities this weekend. It will be 52 degrees at low and 75 degrees at high on Saturday. With a high of 80 degrees and a low of just 60 degrees on Sunday, it will be even warmer and sunnier. Monday is expected to have amazing weather as well, with a high temperature of 81 degrees and a low of about 60.
This City in NC is the Deadliest for Drivers in all of the US
Based on data gathered by H&P Law, Winston-Salem is the deadliest city to drive in during rush hour. The Fatal Analysis Reporting System of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was used to gather the data. The total number of fatal crashes between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. from 2017 to 2021 is shown in the data.
Owner of Unauthorized Daycare in NC Faces Additional Charges for Child Abuse
More charges have been brought against the owner of a Triad day care center, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's Office investigators. Brittany Clark was taken into custody after detectives declared they had started looking into "The Nest," which is located at 6012 Stone Bluff Drive in Clemmons, on January 25.
Special Statement Issued for NC Counties
A Fire Danger Warning has been issued for the following counties in North Carolina: Alleghany, NC; Surry, NC; Stokes, NC; Rockingham, NC; Caswell, NC; Wilkes, NC; Yadkin, NC. It is advised to not burn because the low humidity with strong wind gusts could result in uncontrollable fires.
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