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NC farmer losing crop because of unsafe levels of chemicals in water
The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals.Those chemicals have been linked to health problems -- including an increased risk of cancer.More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina.A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS.The area is one of 47 drinking-water systems with concerning levels of PFAS.The source of the contamination can be traced to the chemical company Chemours."We had contamination, total PFAS level is between 50...
UNC System awards $29 million to expand nursing education at UNCW and 11 other universities
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The UNC System is awarding almost $29 million in grants to expand nursing education at 12 universities and NC’s Area Health Education Centers. “Like many states across the country, North Carolina is coping with an alarming drop in nursing professionals. The state is projected to have a shortage of up to 18,600 registered nurses over the next decade, a major challenge for health care providers and an aging patient population, according to an analysis by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Sheps Center for Health Services Research,” a UNC System announcement states.
Aetna set as NC worker health care as Blue Cross will not appeal judge's ruling
Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers starting early next year because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said Monday it won't appeal a judge's decision that upheld Aetna as the next contract winner.An administrative law judge last week determined evidence showed that the State Health Plan conducted properly the procurement process for a third-party administrator, which has been Blue Cross for over 40 years. The plan's trustee board in late 2022 chose Aetna over Blue Cross and a unit of United Healthcare, which also competed. The initial three-year...
Man faces felonies after he 'violently threatened' NC insurance agents on 2 occasions, officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man faces felony charges after he violently threatened insurance agents, officials said Tuesday. (Above video is the Tuesday morning headlines for July 16, 2024.) The office of North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said in a release that Brody Alan Hankinson, 48,...
Proposed OSHA standards could hurt local fire departments
HIGH COUNTRY — Proposed updates to OSHA standards for fire departments and emergency services agencies could hurt local agencies. According to North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, the new proposal would replace the current fire brigade standard and broaden “the scope of entities covered beyond firefighting service to include entities that provide technical research, rescue, and emergency medical services.” Watauga County Fire Commission Chair and Deep Gap Fire...
NC high school MLB Draft tracker: Through 10 rounds, 13 players selected
For the eighth straight year, a player from North Carolina high schools was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft — this time it was Salisbury's own Vance Honeycutt, who finished his junior season at UNC. But the North Carolina products don't stop with Honeycutt,...
North Carolina Student Expelled From Christian School After Singing at Venue That Serves Alcohol
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WDNews) – A North Carolina high school student and singer-songwriter was expelled from her Christian private school for performing at a venue that served alcohol. Bailey Griggs, known by her stage name, Bailey Marie, received an email from Cramerton Christian Academy, where she was attending high...
North Carolina man wins $50,000 a year for 20 years in 2nd chance drawing
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Chris Franks, of Youngsville, will get $50,000 each year for 20 years after he participated in a second-chance drawing and won a $1 million top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Franks found out he won the top prize in the July 3 $10 Million Spectacular Second […]
‘It got a little airborne’: People ran in fear after woman drove car onto Grand Strand beach, report says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Police arrested a Virginia woman in Myrtle Beach after she allegedly drove a car onto the beach on Tuesday. Lauren Hodge, 34, of Galax, Va., is charged with ordinance/vehicle prohibited to drive on beach/public marsh, first-offense driving without a license and reckless driving, records show.
Martha Redbone Roots Project to perform July 27 at BRMC
Martha Redbone Roots Project will perform as part of the Deep Roots, Many Voices: Summer Outdoor Concert Series in the Blue Ridge Music Center’s outdoor amphitheater on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Zoe & Cloyd will open the show at the BRMC, which...
Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for agriculture center
JEFFERSON — Years of hard work and dedication from agricultural enthusiasts and elected officials were celebrated on July 12 with a groundbreaking ceremony in Jefferson at the home of what will be the Ashe County Agriculture Event Center. The idea for the agricultural center started to gain momentum around seven years ago when former North Carolina Senator Deanna Ballard was approached by county commissioners on how to get the idea off the ground. ...
FOX8 learns how to make award-winning wine
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Last week, FOX8 took a look at the process of harvesting and growing grapes. On this week’s Teach Me Tuesday, FOX8’s Madison Forsey learns how to use those grapes to make award-winning wine from instructors at Surry Community College.
Elkin Wet Lightning pick up two more wins
On a very hot and steamy evening, Tuesday, July 9, EWL hosted the Wytheville Waves at Elkin City Pools. The hot temperatures did not slow down the fast racing in the pool. Elkin took the win 966 to 511. In the girls 10 & under 50 meter freestyle event, Makaila Schosser (43.17) and Ester Dickerson (48.13) picked up the 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Harper Richardson (54.84), Annabelle Lowder (57.24), Iselle Westra (1:08.27), Wiley Stille (1:11.26), Adelynn Manigault (1:19.56), Inezleigh Westra (1:19.62) and Addie Long...
3 shows on Blackmon stage this week
The Surry Arts Council Summer Concert Series will showcase three performances this week at the Blackmon Amphitheatre. On Thursday the Legacy Motown Revue is scheduled to perform in a concert to begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening, Too Much Sylvia will be on the stage for a performance at 7:30. On Saturday the Holiday Band will entertain weekend visitors with a 7:30 p.m. show. Costs for the concerts are $17, or a concert series summer pass. Those attending the shows are encouraged to take a lounge chair or blanket. Coolers and outside drink are not permitted. Concessions will be on sale. To purchase tickets or a summer pass, call 336-786-7998.
HPPD: Police searching for armed robbery suspect in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Police are searching for an at-large robbery suspect in High Point on Tuesday, July 16, the High Point Police Department confirmed. Police were called at around 7:12 p.m. in reference to an armed robbery on the 1300 block of Dartmouth Avenue. Police said they found...
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