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July rains ease Pitt County drought concerns; Rising Tar River postpones Splash for Trash
Pitt County is on track for its second wettest July in recorded history after experiencing its third driest June, an expert said. Heavy rainfall is bringing soils and waterways up to the norm and sparking new concerns about flooding and other water-related weather issues. Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office, said that Greenville experienced 5.58 inches of rain in the past week. As of...
Permanent license suspension: NC is one of the harshest states for unlicensed drivers
Been putting off renewing your license? Need a replacement mailed? North Carolina drivers should be careful: A study shows that the state is one of the harshest in the country for unlicensed drivers. Atlanta law firm John Foy & Associates used data from the National Conference of State Legislatures to rank the 10...
Cooper: Wind power good for economy, environment
TYNER — Gov. Roy Cooper praised wind clean energy projects during a blade-signing ceremony at Apex Clean Energy’s Timbermill Wind project site Wednesday, saying they are necessary to stop global warming and good for the state’s economy. Cooper cited three reasons why he believes wind energy is good for North Carolina. “Number one is producing clean energy,” he said. “Number two is that they’ll serve as a massive tax base...
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...
Eastern NC woman scores big Cash 5 jackpot win
The North Carolina Education Lottery has announced a big win by a Pitt County woman. According to a news release from NCEL, a family vacation led Winterville resident Claudette Cox to play her grandchildren’s birthdays as her Cash 5 numbers, a decision that led to a $569,347 jackpot win. “We had just gone on vacation together […] The post Eastern NC woman scores big Cash 5 jackpot win appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Mark Robinson blasts Democrats for DC anti-Israel protest ahead of Trump rally
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson slammed Democrats after anti-Israel demonstrations erupted in Washington, D.C., and as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in his state on Wednesday. Thousands of pro-Palestinians gathered in the nation’s capital on Wednesday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s address to Congress. Videos shared on social media showed demonstrators […]
New Coaches Approved at West Bladen
ELIZABETHTOWN – At their July board meeting, the Bladen County Board of Education approved a number of coaching changes and additions with some big-name Bladen natives coming back home to help out at West Bladen. Joining new coach Preston Worley’s football staff as assistant coaches at West Bladen will...
National sandwich shop chain closes downtown Wilmington location
The Jimmy John’s sandwich shop in downtown Wilmington has closed, according to a customer service representative for the brand. A sign posted on the door said that July 16 was the last day the location at 120 Market St. was open The company didn’t provide any other details about the closure but added...
Four home fires since May prompt community meeting
In the wake of a recent cluster of house fires, Oak Island Fire Chief Lee Price decided to hold a community meeting last week in an effort to quell some of the concerns that have popped up on social. A July 16 fire on NE 42nd Street was the fourth...
3 Things To Know For Thursday
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 25:. 1. Hanging Hub-Coding Kit Class: Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 North Cypress Street, Elizabethtown. Ages 11-18. Information and pre-register by calling 910-862-6900. 2. Gospel Concert: Saturday, 8 p.m., Camp Clearwater, 2038 White Lake Drive, White Lake. Second...
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