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Panel at Catawba College works to raise confidence in North Carolina’s election security
SALISBURY — A panel hosted at Catawba College on Tuesday gave North Carolina elections officials and experts an opportunity to provide accurate information about election laws and processes in an effort to increase confidence in the state’s voting system. The panel included Rowan County Elections Director Sharon Main, Rowan County Board of Elections member Kenneth Stutts, […] The post Panel at Catawba College works to raise confidence in North Carolina’s election security appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NC ‘Booze It and Lose It’ campaign also focusing on drug-impaired drivers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — This Labor Day Holiday Weekend, the North Carolina “Booze It and Lose It” safety campaign is in full force with extra law enforcement out on highways tracking down drunk drivers and the growing number of drugged drivers behind the wheel in crashes. “The next thing I remember is waking up in […]
Despite financial challenges, hospital CEO sees bright future
A recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform looked at more than 700 rural hospitals across the nation, ones it said were facing particularly daunting financial challenges. Among the North Carolina hospitals listed as at risk was Northern Regional Hospital but President and CEO Chris Lumsden said the local hospital is well-positioned for the future. He said that there is often more than one side to...
Women's Soccer Hosts Warren Wilson In Season Opener Saturday
RALEIGH, N.C. - William Peace makes its women's soccer season debut at home against Warren Wilson on Saturday, Aug. 31. Game time has been moved to 3 p.m., and the contest will take place on Field 5 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. Download the Veo Live App for livestream and click.
Fantastic Fourth Propels Pack to Opening Night Win
There is always great anticipation for a season's first game. Spring ball, summer workouts and fall camp seem to slowly creep along until the opening game. Players grow tired of seeing teammates on the opposite side of drills and scrimmages. They just want to compete against someone else. NC State's...
NFL Pack Pros: 2024 season preview
The NFL season is around the corner and several former NC State standouts are set to shine at the professional level. From established stars to rookies, here’s the NFL Pack pros to know entering the season. Russell Wilson — Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback. Russell Wilson is one of the...
Shielded amber lights help protect wildlife
By Jennette’s Pier Staff Along the coastal Carolinas beach towns, parks and residential areas, there’s a building movement to reduce artificial lighting that negatively impacts wildlife. The North Carolina Aquariums are proud to be joining an ever-growing movement of migration to wildlife friendly lighting, which often shines an amber hue. In Nags Head, Jennette’s Pier […] The post Shielded amber lights help protect wildlife appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Raleigh ranks No. 5 for quality of life on US News & World Report list, Asheville is No. 10
Raleigh is ranked No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report's "25 best places to live for quality of life in the U.S. in 2024-2025" list. The list ranks Asheville as No. 10. The top five are:. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Boulder, Colorado. Boise, Idaho. Honolulu, Hawaii. Raleigh, North Carolina. Madison,...
Experts: Mosquito scourge to persist; more disease likely
North Carolina had three recorded cases of West Nile virus this month, and state experts said the numbers will likely increase in the coming weeks as the post-Debby mosquito population continues to boom. Several suspected cases of West Nile virus are under investigation by the N.C. Division of Public Health’s Communicable Diseases Branch, Dr. Carl Williams, public health veterinarian with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, said this week. ...
Updated Labor Day Weekend high school football schedule after storms roll through Friday night
Thunderstorms moved through the state of North Carolina on Friday afternoon and evening, causing major impacts to the high school football schedule. Some severe storms popped up in the Triangle area in the mid-afternoon hours, dumping heavy rain. The storms grew in coverage, impacting the Triad, Charlotte, eastern North Carolina, and the Sandhills.
Some parts of western North Carolina to see higher utility bills
This report is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Residents in Avery, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, McDowell and Watauga counties may see their power bills increase – again. The Tennessee Valley Authority, which serves portions of seven southeastern states, just announced a 5.25% rate increase for all wholesale […]
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