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Families spending 22% more on household goods than in 2021
(The Center Square) – Average household spending in North Carolina is $1,017 more per month today to buy the same goods and services as it was in 2021, a new federal report says. This means that families have a 22% increase in cumulative inflation since January 2021, putting North Carolina 1.5% higher than the national average. Over that same period, inflation has cost each household nearly $26,000 more than they would have spent. ...
ABSS adopts new policy barring discrimination based on gender identity that appears to conflict with N.C. Parents’ Bill of Rights
Alamance-Burlington school board members voted 6-1 during their latest work session Tuesday afternoon to adopt a policy revision that ABSS officials say complies with expanded protections for LGBTQ students – and prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and other “sex stereotypes” – under newly-implemented revisions to the federal Title IX by the U.S. Department of Education.
Flounder fishery dispute grows as August meeting approaches
The flounder conflict continues into next week’s North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) meeting, which will be held in Raleigh from Aug. 21-23. The bone of contention is between the MFC and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) about this year's recreational flounder season. The only agenda items...
North Carolina woman wins $287,870 jackpot after buying $5 ticket at Publix
NEW BERN, N.C. (WGHP) — Ruby Rozenblad, of New Bern, bought a Fast Play ticket on Tuesday and won a $287,870 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. She bought her winning $5 Rockin’ Bingo ticket from the Publix on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern. At the time of the win, the […]
NC faith leaders decry Lt. Gov. Robinson’s stances on abortion, LGBTQ+ equality
A group of faith leaders spoke in front of the state Legislative Building Wednesday, criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s positions on abortion and LGBTQ+ issues. Speakers questioned the lieutenant governor’s recent shift on abortion, accused him of misrepresenting Christianity, and of fueling a rise in Christian nationalism in North Carolina. “We are here […]
Girl stabbed, another in custody after assault in Raleigh neighborhood, police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A girl is in police custody after another girl was stabbed in a Raleigh neighborhood Thursday afternoon, officials said. The incident was reported as a stabbing just before 3:15 p.m. in the 2300 block of Foxhill Circle, a neighborhood off Sanderford Road, according to the Raleigh Police Department.
Historic Saint Monica building to remain in place
RALEIGH – Externally, the Tarboro Road Park, including the community center, will change. However, the Saint Monica Teen Center - housed in the historic brick building that was Saint Monica Catholic School - will remain the same. The $29.5 million project that will include in-person community engagement opportunities in...
Fayetteville driver facing charges after losing control, crashing car into house
A Fayetteville couple woke up to quite a surprise when a car lost control and crashed into the side of their house.Now that couple is left picking up the pieces as the driver faces charges.As Martin Williams assessed the damage to his house in the light of day, he told ABC11 he thought it was simply something that fell when he woke up to a large thump in the middle of the night. Then Williams looked out his window---and saw the flashing lights of the car that crashed into his home."I was just trying to process what was going on...
Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
H2GO reports two untreated wastewater discharges, one bypass of untreated wastewater
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick Regional Water & Sewer H2GO reported two overflow events and one bypass event of untreated wastewater on Aug. 8. 7,650 gallons overflowed at a manhole along Lanvale Road south of King Road in Leland and flowed to a drainage feature tributary to Sturgeon Creek. Crews discovered the overflow while responding to a lift station high-level alarm.
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