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2K without power in Eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — There are about 2,000 customers without power in eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy. The power outage map shows the Mebane/Haw River area affected due to fallen trees on equipment. The estimated time of restoration is 4:15 p.m. Stay with WFMY News 2 for...
Bertie County hosts first home football game in 2 years, welcomes Edenton-Holmes
We are getting ready for Week 2 of the high school football season Bertie County is getting ready to host its first football game in 2 years they welcome Edenton-Holmes to Windsor Thursday night and the Falcons will do so with a new head coach. Ronald Pou is now leading...
Everything You Need to Know: UNC, NC State and Wake Forest Open Season Thursday
ACCN: Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), Dana Boyle (sideline) NC State will begin its 2024 campaign at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday evening as the 24th-ranked Wolfpack will welcome FCS foe Western Carolina to Raleigh. Under head coach Dave Doeren, NC State is 8-0 in season openers at home and 10-1 overall in lid-lifters. Three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year, Grayson McCall, will be the Wolfpack quarterback to begin the season. The Coastal Carolina transfer has logged more than 10,000 career passing yards and 88 touchdowns, while also adding 18 rushing touchdowns and more than 1,100 yards on the ground. Western Carolina posted a 7-4 record throughout the 2023 season, including a 5-3 mark in SoCon play and FCS top 25 wins over No. 7/8 Samford and No. 20/24 Chattanooga.
Jones: Pasquotank River bridge needs scheduled openings for boats
CAMDEN — Camden Sheriff Kevin Jones believes the Pasquotank River drawbridge should operate more efficiently when it comes to opening for boating traffic. Jones said on the Camden Sheriff's app Wednesday that he'd like to explore establishing a more specific schedule for the drawbridge's openings, believing it would benefit both law enforcement and the motoring public. According to Jones, the bridge, which is operated by the N.C. Department of Transportation,...
Habitat Catawba Valley Breaks Ground On The Cottages At Ridgeview, Phase III, With Groundbreaking Ceremony Aug. 29
Catawba Valley, NC — Habitat Catawba Valley proudly announces the groundbreaking of The Cottages at Ridgeview, Phase III, a pivotal milestone in the ongoing revitalization efforts of the Ridgeview community. This phase marks the construction of six new homes, furthering our commitment to providing affordable housing solutions and fostering vibrant communities.
Plane passenger was hit by car after emergency landing on Interstate 840 in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A small plane landed on a Greensboro highway on Wednesday evening, according to the Greensboro Police Department. EMS officials responded at around 8:51 p.m. to Interstate 840 near Battleground Avenue. Greensboro police say all westbound lanes are closed. On Thursday, investigators revealed that the small plane was carrying two people and […]
Trusted Elections Tour to stop here
A statewide series of events aimed at convincing the public the election process is reliable will include a swing next week through Mount Airy, where one local Republican official is skeptical. Billed as the North Carolina Trusted Elections Tour, the non-partisan effort involves 27 town hall meetings being held across North Carolina. The session in Mount Airy is scheduled next Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the council chambers...
National Black Business Month in the Triad: Food Showcase tonight
N.C. — August is National Black Business Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and supporting Black-owned businesses across the country. The Triad's vibrant community of Black entrepreneurs plays a vital role in the city’s economic and cultural landscape. To commemorate their success, two Local Vibe favorites are teaming...
Over $4 million awarded to Eastern Carolina park improvements
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Ten parks in Eastern Carolina are receiving funding from the state for improvements and accessibility features. The Governor’s Office announced the awarding of $17.9 million in grant funding to parks across the state, with $4 million of that impacting parks here in the east. This funding comes through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, or PARTF, which was approved in a meeting on Aug. 23.
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