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Storm System Stalls Over North Carolina: Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
Raleigh, NC – A persistent storm front has been affecting North Carolina for the past few days, bringing continuous rainfall and potential flash flooding, especially in the western regions of the state. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, this boundary is expected to weaken in place today but could still focus heavier showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening.
Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,497 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,974 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
Mobile Vet Clinic comes to Bertie County recently
The Greenville Vet Center Mobile Unit visited Bertie County recently. They came as an outreach effort to provide to communities of veterans, professional confidential counseling and referral support to eligible Veterans and service members. These included National Guard and Reserve components and their families in a non-medical setting. The Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, Gary Brown, said, “I am glad to come back to the Bertie area.” ...
Stokes charged with possession of a firearm by a felon
The Williamston Police Department received a report of possession of firearm by a felon, carrying concealed handgun, resist, delay and obstruct, possession of marijuana less than ½ ounce and possession of marijuana paraphernalia at 412 South McCaskey Rd. in Williamston. Later that day they reported an arrest of Camron Savod Stokes. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed handgun and resist, delay and obstruct. ...
Grifton manager takes job in Hertford County
Grifton's town manager is leaving his post after a 14-month tenure to become the Hertford County manager effective Aug. 1. Oryan Lowry notified the Grifton Town Board of Commissioners on July 1 that he would be accepting the new post. He gave a 30-day notice, officials said, making his last day in Grifton July 31. “I've had a wonderful experience working for the town of Grifton over the past 14-plus...
NC Man wanted in 100+ mph chase is caught days later when 2nd chase ends in crash: Sheriff
OXFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — A man who was wanted in a wild 100+ mph chase last weekend was caught Friday after a second chase ended in a crash, according to the Granville County Sheriff. The first chase happened July 13, covered two counties and the suspect nearly crashed his car into two Granville County deputies, […]
Car overturns into drainage ditch near Waffle House in Cumberland County
A car rolled over into a drainage ditch Sunday morning in Cumberland CountyIt happened just before 4 a.m. near the Waffle House on Goldsboro Road in Wade.Upon arrival, units said they found a Ford Expedition overturned on its roof with the hood and engine submerged in the water in the ditch.First responders had to remove the side rear window, and the driver could escape.The driver was treated by EMS, but it is not known how serious her injuries are.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.No further information is available at this time.
Hundreds of backpacks, school supplies donated to military families in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Several military families in Norfolk, are right on track with preparing their children for the back-to-school season. The national nonprofit Operation Homefront's annual Back-to-School Brigade filled bookbags with school supplies and gave them to hundreds of children with parents in the military. It's part of a...
First Warning Forecast: A stormy week ahead with less hot high temperatures
Very spotty showers this evening and overnight we catch a little dry time before more widespread showers and storms return to the forecast. Rain chances stay fairly elevated throughout the day Monday. The WPC had issued a marginal risk for excessive rainfall for both tomorrow and Tuesday. Humid and warm tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 80s underneath a decent amount of cloud cover. Multiple rounds of storms will be moving in throughout the day. Storms favor our northern neighborhoods in the morning and spread to our central and southern communities during the afternoon and evening.
3 injured in I-75 crash after swerving to avoid dropped box, colliding with tree
Three people sustained critical injuries during an accident on Interstate 75 on Saturday after a driver swerved to avoid a box that had fallen onto the roadway and crashed into a tree on the highway’s shoulder. The accident took place near mile marker 393 along I-75 in Alachua County...
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