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Army wants to test wells near Fort Liberty for PFAS
Military leaders from Fort Liberty met with Spring Lake residents on Thursday after the Army discovered forever chemicals in underground water at three locations on post near the boundary of some neighborhoods. The Army is asking homeowners with wells for permission to take a sample of their water. Many of...
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that requirement was already halted last year by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles until a lawsuit challenging portions of the abortion law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in 2023 was litigated further. Eagles now says a permanent injunction would be issued at some point. But Eagles on Friday restored enforcement of...
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
N.C. Coaches Association announces coaches for 2025 all-star games
The N.C. Coaches Association has released the names of the coaches who will lead teams in the 2025 East-West All-Star Games and the Carolinas Classic. The Carolinas Classic, which features some of North Carolina's top senior boys & girls basketball players and their counterparts from South Carolina, will be played in March 2025, though an exact date has not been announced.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Greene, Michael Nelson (W /M/42) Arrest on chrg of 1) Driving While Impaired (M), 2) Reckless Drvg-wanton Disregard (M), 3) Reckless Driving To Endanger (M), 4) Dwlr Impaired Rev (M), and 5) Fail Maintain Lane Control (i) (M), at 126 S Third Street, Albemarle, NC, on 7/25/2024. • […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Movie by the Lake: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire – Oct. 18
Aberdeen Lake Park is hosting a “Move by the Lake” night in October, featuring Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Concessions will be available for purchase. Rain dates will be the same time, the following day. *Movie listed may be impacted by changing release dates and are subject to change.*. Admission:...
Caribou Coffee grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration – Aug. 16
Caribou Coffee is celebrating its grand opening on August 16, starting at 11 a.m. Coffee enthusiasts are welcome to join the fun at 9745 US 15 501 Hwy in Pinehurst, in the same plaza as Hickory Tavern. “Join us as we celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Caribou...
Pint Sized Petting Zoo – Sept. 15
The Pint Sized Petting Zoo is returning to Rec Room in Southern Pines!. Meet Charlie the Mini Highland Cow and all his little friends from the Pint Sized Pasture. Sept. 15 from 12 – 3 p.m. This is a free event and kid friendly. Via Rec Room Southern Pines.
Dolley Madison photo sold for thousands just one artifact of the former First Lady’s life
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Sotheby’s made a big deal out of this little image of Dolley Madison when they auctioned it off recently, but down at the Greensboro History Museum, old photos of Madison are, well, old hat. The museum is home to a small chest that holds some of Madison’s personal effects. “Inside that chest were daguerreotypes, […]
Food news: See what Fayetteville restaurants and food trucks opened or closed this summer
June and July brought several openings and closings in the Fayetteville-area food scene. Two mall food court stands closed in Fayetteville and a burger drive-thru in Spring Lake served its last meal. A new restaurant and bar opened on Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville, two food trucks made their debut, and a hot dog stand moved into a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Raeford Road. ...
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