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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $242 Million for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Project In Wilmington, North Carolina
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt announced $242 million in funding for the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement Project in Wilmington, North Carolina. The project will bring...
3 taken to the hospital after truck crashes into house in Gaffney, officials say
GAFFNEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Cherokee County Emergency Management said three people were taken to the hospital after a truck crashed into a house in Gaffney on Wednesday. Highway Patrol said a flatbed truck was pulling a trailer on I-85 when the driver lost control, hitting another pickup truck. The driver then ran off the right side of the road, through a fence and into the house of Overbrook Drive.
Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration
SALISBURY — On Monday, the Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a […] The post Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NC ranks in top 10 of most financially distressed states: What to know
Many Americans are struggling financially - and a recent study shows that North Carolinians may be particularly strapped for cash. The goal of personal finance company WalletHub is to help consumers stay financially savvy with tools to improve credit scores, compare credit card offers and personal loans, gain a "holistic picture of your financial health" and more. The company's 2024 list of most financially distressed states analyzed nine metrics to gain an understanding of who is struggling the most.
Erwin McDonald’s promoted Ronald McDonald event in 1984
The Erwin Record has always offered an abundance of news, features, sports, photos, history and more. The weekly newspaper is also the place for readers to look for local businesses promoting their goods and services. Sixty Years Ago.
Water restored to customers after line break in Johnson City
UPDATE: According to a Johnson City spokesperson, water service had been restored as of 2:50 p.m. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A water line break in Johnson City on Wednesday morning has affected several customers. Johnson City’s Water and Sewer Services Director Tom Witherspoon told News Channel 11 that a water line break in the […]
MUSC addresses SC shortage of physical, occupational therapists with new program
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As the demand for occupational and physical therapy increasingly exceeds the number of available therapists in South Carolina, the Medical University of South Carolina is making a substantiative program change in hopes of offering a solution to this issue. Data from MUSC shows that, of South...
DAYLO honored with Richard W. Riley Award
DAYLO was recently honored with the Richard W. Riley Award for Human & Civil Rights, presented by the South Carolina Education Association, the Palmetto State’s affiliate of the National Education Association. SCEA’s mission is to be the leading advocate for quality public education in South Carolina. Founded in...
Upstate Verizon stores giving away school backpacks
With the school year fast approaching, Verizon Wireless stores across the Upstate are participating in the 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” July 28 at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room. It will be give away more than $3 million worth of backpacks nationwide. Any backpacks not picked up will be donated to local schools.
College football expansion: Big Ten would want North Carolina over Clemson, Florida State, Paul Finebaum says
Paul Finebaum is of the view that the Big Ten would want North Carolina over Florida State or Clemson in the event of more football realignment.
White Wine & Butter moves into Greer Golf Course
It’s been about 10 months since White Wine & Butter announced it was moving out of its first home in Cartwright Food Hall in Greer. After some time allowing fans to guess where it may open next, the word is out: White Wine & Butter is moving to Greer Golf in the fall.
A $30M Investment in Clinton
See the JULY 17 issue of The Clinton Chronicle for this information about Clinton's newest industry:. Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) is excited to be establishing a new manufacturing facility in Laurens County. The $30 million investment will create more than 125 new production, machining, engineering, and management jobs. Nordson...
'Time for a 21st century bridge': Leaders celebrate funding boost for new Cape Fear bridge
Gov. Roy Cooper joined local, state and federal leaders in Wilmington on Wednesday to celebrate the recently announced $242 million in federal grant funding that will help cover the cost of replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Last week, Cooper announced the receipt of the discretionary grant, which is funded by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The steel vertical-lift bridge was built in 1969 and recently underwent a preservation project that disrupted traffic in and around...
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