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Well water test history must now be shared with home buyers
Residential property disclosure statements in North Carolina now include a question about testing for contaminants in private wells, thanks to work by the NIEHS-funded University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center and collaborators. The decision by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, effective July 1, requires sellers to indicate whether dwellings supplied by private well water have ever had the water supply tested for quality, quantity, and pressure and, if so, to provide the date of the test.
Dozen new laws take effect in North Carolina
(The Center Square) – New legislation in North Carolina outlines extensive new guidelines the State Board of Elections must follow, all in an effort to ensure an updated voter registration list and fair elections. Senate Bill 747 is one of 12 bills that totally or partially took effect Monday. Another new law, Senate Bill 452, will […]
Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
19 more NC counties to receive expanded internet access through statewide program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced Monday an additional $112M in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects for nineteen more counties through a statewide initiative.
Hatteras bridge to be replaced this fall
HATTERAS, N.C. (WNCT) — NCDOT reported on Tuesday that Slash Creek Bridge on NC 12 will be undergoing construction this fall. NCDOT awarded a $4.5 million contract last week for the replacement of Slash Creek Bridge due to the bridge aging. The bridge is 68 years old and has been deemed “structurally deficient” as the […]
Ocracoke Fish Fry on Wednesday, July 3, will benefit the Island Inn & Commons project
The Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) will be hosting a Fish Fry on Wednesday, July 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to benefit the ongoing Island Inn & Commons project. The Fish Fry will take place on the grounds of the new Island Inn Commons, and will feature fresh local fish caught by Ocracoke Island fishermen. In addition, a number of Island Inn goodies will be available for sale, including limited edition notecards, stickers, signature Island Inn bricks for the new fig garden pathways, and T-shirts that list all the native species that have been planted in the new gardens.
Council OKs $350K to cover overspending on salaries in 2023-24
Moments after voting 5-0 to adopt the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget on Friday, city councilors and Mayor Kirk Rivers were facing the possibility of the city starting the new fiscal year already in the red to the tune of nearly $350,000. That realization set in after City Manager Montré Freeman asked council to approve a budget amendment to the 2023-24 budget, which expired on June 30. The amendment sought...
New Hanover County Schools superintendent fired after late-night, closed-door meeting
The New Hanover County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to terminate Superintendent Charles Foust's contract. The board came back from a closed session and voted 5-0. Board members Josie Barnhart and Stephanie Kraybill were not at the meeting. ...
State Supreme Court rules in favor of Kinston group that filed lawsuit against the city for alleged condemnation of properties
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Concerned residents in an Eastern Carolina city are continuing their push to save properties that they consider to be historic from being demolished. Dr. Joseph Askew and residents with the group called “SOUL” or Saving Our Unique Legacy, gathered outside a property on Gordon Street in Kinston Tuesday afternoon, that they say the city has considered demolishing.
‘Handcuffs won’t provide that solution’: Wilmington city leaders react to SCOTUS decision to allow cities to ban homeless camping
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is impacting cities nationwide, and Wilmington is no exception. Justices ruled cities can make it illegal for homeless people to sleep outside. It’s a controversial ruling that has leaders in the community, split. Katelyn Mattox with the Good Shepherd Center...
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