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Amy Perkins
Former Campers Speak Out About Conditions at Wilderness Camp in NC Where 12-Year-Old Died
Former camp attendees at Trails Carolina, the outdoor camp in North Carolina where a 12-year-old child passed away at the beginning of February, are making their voices heard. The child wasn't breathing when someone contacted 911 at around 8 in the morning on February 3, the day after he arrived at camp.
AT&T Service Restored After Outage Affecting NC Customers
Customers in southeast North Carolina were experiencing a cell service interruption on Thursday morning, February 22, per a notification from AT&T . A representative for AT&T stated that all impacted customers' wireless service has been restored on Thursday at 3:10 p.m.
Missing Pregnant 17-year-old Found Dead in SC
Barnwell County, South Carolina - According to the Broken Link Foundation, a pregnant 17-year-old who had gone missing was discovered dead on Sunday afternoon. Authorities say that Maylashia Hogg, who was 9 months pregnant and due on February 14, was discovered dead.
Families Could See a Higher Tax Refund This Year up to $7,430
Although the bipartisan tax package that the U.S. House passed last month is not final, proponents of the bill claim that it might reinstate some benefits that reduce poverty that were made available to millions of people by the increase of the child tax credit during the pandemic.
3 People Killed, 3 Injured on 'Dead Man's Curve' in Edgecombe County, NC
In an accident that happened in Edgecombe County, NC on Saturday night, three people died and three more were injured. The collision occurred close to Kingsboro Road on US 64 Alt. When the crash occurred, a Saturn and a Dodge pickup truck were traveling on US 64 Alt., according to officials. At the site, three people were declared dead. According to officials, two people were sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and one person was airlifted.
Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Executive Order 305 to Protect NC Wetlands and Ecosystem
Executive Order 305, which establishes targets for the state to plant one million urban trees, restore an extra million acres, and conserve one million acres of land by 2040, was signed by Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina.
'Miraculous' Pregnancy of Stingray at NC Lab; No Male Stingrays Present
With some fascinating new additions, North Carolina Hendersonville's aquarium and shark lab is anticipating a remarkable birth any day. Charlotte is a pregnant stingray at the Aquarium and Shark Lab by Team ECCO in downtown Hendersonville.
Two Airlifted After Head-On Crash on Hwy 49 in NC
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports that a head-on collision early in the morning has injured four people. According to troopers, they were called to a crash on NC 49 in Oak Hollow Drive on Saturday morning at around 7 in the morning.
King Charles III's Cancer Diagnosis Alarms the UK and World
King Charles III's cancer was "caught early," according to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who gave the country optimism despite the 75-year-old monarch's dire health. As Prince William, the heir apparent, readied himself to take on more public responsibilities in support of his father, and Prince Harry hurried home to be by his side, Sunak's comments gave the British public fresh insight into the situation.
Coastal Flood Advisory Alert Issued in VA
Tidal flooding could cause up to 1 foot of inundation in parts of VA including the shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. Residents and travelers should be cautious, and do not travel past barricaded roads. Most drownings due to floods happen in cars. Don't drown, turn around.
7 Dogs Neglected, 4 Starved to Death in NC; Mother & Son Charged
According to Rocky Mount Telegram, four starving dogs were discovered outside a Whitakers, NC home earlier this month, prompting People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals agents to initiate an arrest of a convicted felon with a long criminal history. Requesting an investigation, PETA reported the situation right away to Nash County Animal Control, an organization under the direction of the Nash County Department of Health and Human Services.
Winter Storm Warning Issued for NC Counties
The North Carolina Mountain Region has received a considerable amount of snow up to 8 inches in some areas. Some of these areas will receive an additional 2-4 inches today. Haywood and Swain Counties in NC will receive that additional snow with a winter storm in effect. Wind gusts in these counties will reach 55+ miles per hour.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for NC Counties
A Winter Weather Advisory Alert has been issued for the following NC mountain region counties Graham, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey. This winter alert will be effective until 12pm on Monday. Expect hazardous driving conditions, and use caution if you must drive in these areas.
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