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Travelers expected to pack roads over the holiday
More than 2 million North Carolinians are expected to hit the road for the July 4 holiday, and authorities are urging them to think safety first. AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records nationally and in North Carolina during a nine-day holiday stretch that starts today and continues through July 7. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away...
Cooleemee getting ready for July 4th festivities
By Jeanna White Word Master Media Group COOLEEMEE – The Independence Day celebration here on Thursday, July 4th include a parade, fun for the kids, and treats to keep everyone cool and refreshed. The celebration kicks off with a patriotic parade starting at 10 a.m. at Cooleemee Elementary, 136 Marginal St. Don’t miss the chance […] The post Cooleemee getting ready for July 4th festivities appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
US 158 to close at Farmington Rd. for roundabout construction
US 158 at Farmington Road will be closed for about a month beginning July 9. It will close on Tuesday, July 9 with a tentative reopening of Friday. Aug. 2. “This date may change depending on how the project goes,” said Zach Seamon, NC Department of Transportation county maintenance engineer for Davie. The t-intersection is […] The post US 158 to close at Farmington Rd. for roundabout construction appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
NC is in a drought: Here's the last time we had measurable rain
GREENSBORO, N.C. — We can't seem to even buy a good rain around here lately, which seems crazy after our second wettest May on record for the Triad. We're going on three weeks without any measurable rainfall for the Triad. Even after a surplus of rain to start the year, our dry and hot weather this time of the year can really use up those resources and we're starting to notice it now with crunchy and crispy yards, and plants starving for a drink of water.
Small Business Center Network of NC Community College commemorates 40 years
The Small Business Center Network (SBCN) of the NC Community College System is commemorating 40 years of dedicated support and assistance to small businesses and start-ups throughout North Carolina. Small Business Centers (SBCs) are integral to the state’s community colleges, providing confidential business counseling, seminars, and resource referrals to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Gov. Cooper in Concord as federal childcare funding is set to expire
Governor Roy Cooper is set to visit a Concord preschool Thursday and address what he has labeled an urgent need for childcare financial support as federal pandemic-era funding is set to expire next week.
NCDMV price increases take effect next week. Here's what's going up
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dozens of fees at North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles offices will go up nearly 20% starting next week. Costs for both driver's licenses and vehicle registrations will be among nearly 90 fees increasing. The North Carolina DMV says state law requires it to adjust fees and rates every four years.
The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Lacrosse Team
The fourth-annual HighSchoolOT boys lacrosse all-state team features 31 athletes making an appearance on the team for at least the second time, led by the lone first four-time all-state selection: Cannon School's Brevin Wilson. There is a 20-player first, second, and third team, each with at least two goalies, three...
Severe thunderstorms possible on Thursday afternoon, June 27
There will be a slight risk of severe thunderstorms developing across eastern North Carolina on Thursday, June 27, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. The highest risk of strong storms will be Thursday afternoon as a cold front approaches the coastline, and the main threats...
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