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NCEDA honors economic development winners, including new EDC director
North Carolina’s economic development professionals were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to both their profession and communities during the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) 2024 Annual Conference. These awards highlight the efforts of members who have gone above and beyond expectations in their field. The association honored these distinguished award recipients at the Annual […] The post NCEDA honors economic development winners, including new EDC director appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NC’s restrictions on public mask-wearing are now law after some key revisions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s contentious restrictions on public mask-wearing became law on Thursday after GOP lawmakers successfully overrode a veto by the state’s Democratic governor. The Senate gave its final stamp of approval in a 30-14 override vote along party lines. The state House initiated the process Wednesday when it voted to override Gov. […]
Farmers say the drought is affecting their crops
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The stretch of dry weather is impacting all sorts of things. Some North Carolina farmers tell WFMY News 2 that they want to see more rain. One farmer who sells fruits and vegetables said he waters his crops several times a day. Barry Lineberger of Lineberger's...
Federal Report: Decrease in Virginia and North Carolina pedestrian fatalities
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. in 2023, 5.4% less than the previous year, according to a newly-issued federal report. In 2023, 7,318 pedestrians were killed across the country, while in Virginia, 133 pedestrians were killed last year, 17 less than in 2022. In North Carolina, 248 pedestrians […]
North Carolina group proposes 100-bed homeless shelter with leftover federal funds
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A work group in North Carolina is aiming to allocate $3.6 million in leftover Federal American Rescue Funds to create shelter spaces for the local homeless population. A shelter planning workgroup session at Haywood Street Church in Asheville on Wednesday focused on one option that...
Why experts are saying to leave fireworks to the professionals this year
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As you’ve noticed, it’s scorching, but it’s not just hot, it’s bone dry. "The beige area, which is the triad proper in points north and east. All of that now in a moderate drought. We're not expecting much rain in the next week, this could get worse," pointed out WFMY News 2's meteorologist Eric Chilton.
Republicans, Democrats in North Carolina looking forward to presidential debate between Biden, Trump
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take the debate stage in Atlanta on Thursday night, as each plan to lay out their platforms in a pitch to voters."What happens with this debate has a real ability to shape the course of the election going forward and who wins," said Dr. Steven Greene, a Political Science Professor at NC State.Heading into the debate, 538 analyzes the race as a toss-up."People are talking about immigration. They're talking about the economy. They're talking about crime. They're talking about abortion," said Greene.Trump carried North Carolina in both 2016 and 2020, though...
School voucher deal falls apart as NC lawmakers wind down session
The House and Senate didn’t vote on a bill to expand private school vouchers before adjourning Thursday, although both chambers had hoped to expand them. The Senate approved a standalone bill to expand them earlier this week, but the House did not. Leaders from both chambers support the program...
Hurricane Fran still haunts North Carolina years later
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Hurricane Fran was supposed to turn into Charleston, South Carolina, while eerily on the same path as Hurricane Hugo. But before we get to Fran, we have to talk about Hurricane Bertha as WXII 12 Meteorologist Michelle Kennedy remembers vividly her first hurricane season. "This was...
NC Wesleyan students participate in NCDHHS internship
ROCKY MOUNT — North Carolina Wesleyan University students Nayonna Bland and Makaela Stokes have accepted an internship with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as part of the department’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program. This paid summer internship is a component of the department’s workforce development initiative to build a strong […] The post NC Wesleyan students participate in NCDHHS internship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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