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Severe storms knock out power to thousands of people across central North Carolina
Severe storms blew through central North Carolina, leaving several thousands without power.Power crews worked overnight to get this number down.According to the Duke Energy Outage Map Friday morning, nearly a thousand people were without power in Raleigh, along Glenwood Avenue inside the Beltline. A few hundred were also without power in Durham.It took several hours to get the power back up.On Thursday, the severe storms started around 1:30 p.m. in the ABC11 viewing area. However, they ramped up around 3 p.m. -- with thousands of lightning strikes reported in just 30 minutes around this time.Those severe storms brought heavy...
Recreational water advisory on the Roanoke River draws concern from Lake Gaston residents
State issues water advisory for Roanoke River after industrial fire. A recreational water advisory on the Roanoke River is drawing concern from people who live nearby on Lake Gaston. On July 6, crews battled an industrial fire at a chemical storage facility, which caused runoff water to pollute nearby water...
Several counties in ENC approved for state funding toward water projects
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper released his list of communities that will receive more than $253 million in grants for drinking water and wastewater projects. Several towns, cities and counties on the list reside in ENC. “Strong water and wastewater systems are vital for safe drinking water and economic development,” said Governor Cooper. […]
Softballer is first ever female from Rowan County to win NCHSAA Player of the Year
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A softball player from Rowan County who became the first-ever athlete in the area to be named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Player of the Year was honored this week. Emma Clark recently graduated from West Rowan High School and will head to Tennessee in the […]
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
Judge halts gubernatorial candidate’s misdirection of taxpayer funds
(The Center Square) – Direction of taxpayer funds from the world’s largest pork producer by North Carolina’s Democratic candidate for governor has been stopped by a Superior Court judge. Attorney General Josh Stein, Gov. Roy Cooper and state Controller Nels Roseland were dealt defeat by a Randolph County pastor, Jonathan Burris, suing on behalf of the Randolph County Board of Education. Shirley, in his ruling, wrote money paid by Smithfield Foods since July 2019 “must be used for the purpose of environmental enhancement in public...
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Madison County Board of Elections director Jacob Ray charged with DWI, gambling
MARSHALL - Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray was arrested and charged this month with driving while impaired and gambling, according to Madison County Board of Commissioners Chair Matt Wechtel. Ray, 30, was charged with driving while impaired and misdemeanor gambling. He is due in court in Madison County on Aug....
Drug bust in Lenoir nets three arrests, police say
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - Three people were arrested Tuesday after a drug bust in Lenoir, according to the Lenoir Police Department. According to police, investigators with the Lenoir Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office ICE Unit, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have been investigating the sale and distribution of meth within the city limits of Lenoir and Caldwell County.
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