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How long does $1 million last in North Carolina?
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Many people dream of being a millionaire or winning that million-dollar lottery ticket, but how far does $1 million actually get you? If you’re looking to retire, Hawaii or New York may not be the best financial choice. Hawaii has the highest annual expenses on average and $1 million most likely […]
$1.4 billion investment: Natron Energy building sodium-ion battery gigafactory at Kingsboro megasite
Natron Energy, Inc. will build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States at the Kingsboro megasite, creating more than 1,000 jobs, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week. The company will invest nearly $1.4 billion in Edgecombe County. “North Carolina’s momentum in the clean energy economy reaches epic proportions...
21 arrested in North Carolina bust for violent crimes; 240 grams of Fentanyl seized
EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — A new approach to tackling violent crime has led to the indictment of 21 people accused of “contributing significantly” to offenses in northeast North Carolina. At least five of them are allegedly known gang members. U.S. Attorney Michael Easley made the announcement with a show of force standing with him Tuesday […]
Demolition order placed for Sutton Automotive in downtown Waynesville
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A run-down building along Waynesville's South Main Street could be on its last legs. Town leaders have now condemned the Sutton Automotive building, and a demolition order has been placed. It is in a state of disrepair with a collapsed roof. Town leaders have worked...
Lions selected ninth in SAC preseason poll
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The South Atlantic Conference released their 2024 preseason men's cross country coaches' poll Wednesday morning. Mars Hill placed ninth, receiving 51 points from the votes. Braxton Cummings was tagged as a Runner to Watch for the upcoming season. To view the full release, please click here.
UPDATED: Missing Ronda child found dead
RONDA — Following a 16 and a half hour search by multiple agencies, the body of a missing child was located near his home in Ronda. Eight-year old Zachariah William Walker was reported missing from his residence on Lomax Road around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, according to a press release from the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said an initial search of the immediate area was conducted and a search party plan was initiated by deputies on the scene. The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office,...
County tax bills in the mail, payment due by January
Buncombe County property owners can expect to receive their property tax bills in the mail any day now if they haven’t already. Tax notices were mailed the second week of August. Tax bills list a due date of September 1, but that’s not really the case. A four-month grace period allows property owners to pay through January 6, 2025, without penalty.
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