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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...
North Carolina Forecast: Strong Storms and Flood Risk This Week
Newport, NC – North Carolina residents should prepare for a week of severe weather, starting with periods of showers and thunderstorms today. According to the US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City, today’s forecast predicts temperatures ranging between 82 and 87 degrees with heavy rain and potential flash flooding, as well as strong wind gusts.
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.
DHHS finds “serious deficiencies” in performance of nonprofit led by wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson
As a “sponsoring organization,” Balanced Nutrition Inc., a nonprofit led by Yolanda Hill, the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, for several years helped childcare providers apply for and receive federal funding for kids’ meals under the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, which is overseen by the North Carolina Department of Health and […] The post DHHS finds “serious deficiencies” in performance of nonprofit led by wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson appeared first on NC Newsline.
Too few retailers check IDs when N.C. kids buy tobacco. That could jeopardize federal substance use treatment funds.
North Carolina is teetering on the edge of losing roughly $5.4 million in federal funds for combating the opioid epidemic and supporting substance use disorder treatment. If the state doesn’t slash youth tobacco access, it could forfeit funding. But North Carolina’s tobacco laws have made that difficult. To...
Educator, attorney to lead NC Mock Trial Program
The North Carolina Mock Trial Program has named named a veteran educator and licensed attorney from western North Carolina as its executive director. Smith, a resident of Arden, is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and practiced as a civil litigator in Charleston, S.C., in the 1990s. He earned an undergraduate from UNC Chapel Hill, a law degree from N.C. Central University and an masters in education from George Mason University. He served 14 years on the Hendersonville City Council. ...
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Every third Saturday in October will officially be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day thanks to the NC General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. North Carolina’s diverse muscle-powered trails — walking, cycling, running, paddling, climbing and equestrian trails — provide...
Court dismisses case challenging PFAS health advisory
The U.S. Court of Appeals this week dismissed a chemical company’s claim that the health advisory the Environmental Protection Agency issued in June 2022 for certain man-made chemicals found in drinking water was “unlawful and should be vacated.”. The 3rd Circuit three-judge panel in Philadelphia heard the argument...
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