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Sheriff’s office: Chadbourn man in custody following shooting near Tabor City
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Chadbourn man is in custody after a Tabor City shooting and chase with authorities, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Per the CCSO, on April 6, 22-year-old Takimeyon Underwood fired a 40 caliber handgun into a car on Ying Lane near Tabor City. One man was seriously injured in the incident.
Cooper: He's not talked with Harris about being her VP
TYNER — Governor Roy Cooper told reporters Wednesday that he has not been approached by Vice President Kamala Harris about serving as her vice presidential running mate in this fall's presidential election. Cooper was in Chowan County for a dedication ceremony Apex Clean Energy held to celebrate completion of the first wind turbines in what will be its 45-turbine Timbermill Wind project in the northern end of the county. The governor signed his name to a blade on one of the completed wind turbines during...
Flood Watch in effect for the Outer Banks on Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office has issued a Flood Watch for Thursday, July 25, that is in effect until midnight for all of Eastern North Carolina, including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop through late this evening. Rainfall rates of one...
State Health Plan, Aetna to set out on benefits road tour
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced that the State Health Plan and Aetna, the plan’s new third party administrator, will be hitting the road to meet with members about benefits and “enhanced programs” that will begin Jan. 1, 2025. Per a press release...
Omnibus Bill adds to go cocktails and other changes to the NC ABC laws
Session Law 2024-41 (SB 527) was enacted on July 8th and made several changes to alcohol laws in North Carolina. Many are wondering if the recent signing of the Omnibus Bill by Governor Roy Cooper will boost local alcohol sales for restaurants and the ABC stores. Lexington recently benefited from...
Storm Alert Day with the risk of severe storms and flash flooding
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It is a CBS 17 Storm Team Alert Day as there’s an elevated risk of flash flooding and the risk of isolated strong storms on Thursday. Rain will come in waves throughout the day and will be heavy at times. Isolated flash flooding will be possible with heavy downpours.
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