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Forecast: AM rain likely Thursday, few PM showers & storms
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Rain and a few storms likely Thursday then a drier end to the work week and weekend. Wednesday Overnight: Cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Patchy fog possible. Lows in the low 70s. (Rain Chance: 70%) Thursday: Light to moderate morning rain likely. A few showers...
A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs
North Carolina has a lot riding on its electric grid. More than $18 billion worth of new investments has delivered nearly 10,000 new jobs in recent years, with more investment expected in the years to come. And powering all that growth will require vast amounts of electricity. The best way to deliver this energy is through proven, reliable and affordable […] The post A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC System awards $29 million in grants to expand nursing education
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $29 million to expand nursing education at 12 public universities and North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers. The grants are part of a groundbreaking effort to address the nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. Like many states across the country, North Carolina is coping with an alarming drop in nursing professionals. The state is projected to have a shortage of up to 18,600 registered nurses over the next decade, a major challenge for health...
Sold on a Promise: The North Carolina supportive housing projects that were never built
There was an error loading the media player. “Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina.
Water Woes in North Carolina, 6 Rivers Fail Fecal Bacteria Tests Near Washington and Bath
North Carolina's ongoing struggle with water quality has come to the fore once again. A report by Sound Rivers, an organization that monitors water quality, shows that six river sites failed their weekly fecal bacteria tests. Notably, sites such as Havens Gardens in Washington and Bonner Point in Bath showed elevated levels of fecal bacteria, which poses a risk for gastrointestinal diseases and skin infections.
Man Wanted For Murder May Be Using Dating Apps In New York
A nationwide manhunt continies for the suspect who may be using dating apps in New York. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leadin to his arrest. Please be aware. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward...
CARS Tour Throwback 276 Returns to Hickory Motor Speedway This Saturday
History and tradition will be honored at Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend for one of the zMAX CARS Tour’s most prestigious events, the Throwback 276. Established in 2017 with a unique race distance that matches that of the two NASCAR Cup Series events held at Hickory from 1971-72, the Throwback 276 has served as a way for the CARS Tour, its drivers and fans to pay tribute to those who have left a profound impact on stock car racing and motorsports in general.
Widespread Panic cancel tour dates after Jimmy Herring diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer
Jimmy Herring, currently the lead guitarist of Widespread Panic, has been diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer. The band announced the news on Instagram, noting that Herring is beginning treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. "That part we're happy to report," the post added. Widespread Panic...
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