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Stein, other North Carolina Democrats have fundraising leads entering summer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democrats outpaced their Republican rivals in fundraising over the past several months, according to campaign filings, entering the summer with cash advantages in a handful of top-ballot races this fall. Democratic candidate for governor Josh Stein continued to best Republican rival Mark Robinson in collecting donations during a roughly 4 1/2-month period that ended June 30. But both campaigns trumpeted their totals as record-breaking for a race expected to be among the most competitive in the country. Candidate and party committees filed their financing reports with the State Board of Elections by a deadline last week, but the board didn’t post many of them online until days later. This “second-quarter” period began a couple of weeks before the March 5 primaries, which Robinson and Stein both ran in and won their respective party’s nominations. The campaign of Stein, the current attorney general, reported raising $13.8 million during this period compared to $5.1 million by Robinson, the sitting lieutenant governor. Stein also had a wide margin when it came to cash as of July 1, with $15.9 million in the bank compared to close to $6.6 million held by Robinson’s campaign.
Alcohol-monitoring for some NC parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
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...
Durham police investigating shooting, stabbing Tuesday morning
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Sheetz Opens First Wilmington, North Carolina-Area Convenience Store
Sheetz opened its first location in the Wilmington, North Carolina, area on July 9. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience-store chain’s new store is located at 17000 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead, North Carolina. This is Sheetz’s southernmost c-store in North Carolina. Others in the state are located near Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Durham...
‘He set the standard’: State title-winning Westover coach Gene Arrington remembered
Former state title-winning Westover girls basketball coach GeneArrington died this past weekend after years of health issues, and the passing of the Wolverines legend has the entire city mourning the loss, according to Westover High School principal Dr. Vernon Lowery. Born in Greene County and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Arrington...
Cops seek Honda driver in possible road rage shooting near Food Lion in Creedmoor
CREEDMOOR, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday afternoon, the Creedmoor Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Food Lion on Wilton Avenue. Police said shots were fired from one vehicle into another as the two proceeded east on Wilton. They said one passenger of the vehicle was struck by the shots and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The victim is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline an asset to thousands in North Carolina as it marks 2 years of existence
It's a different day for Scott Huler who was raised to believe that it was not OK to talk about your feelings. He refused to raise his sons that way."Emotions were considered a feminine thing, and I'm a boy," Huler said. "I'm not supposed to have emotions, and it's very standard for a 60s upbringing. I hated that. I knew it was wrong as a little kid."Huler, 65, spoke with ABC11 in downtown Durham. He said his sons are emotionally sound as a result of the changes he's implemented over the years. Mental health experts believe more people feel like...
Kinston man charged with Ayden homicide
Ayden police have charged a Kinston man with an open count of murder after a gunshot victim died at the hospital. The Ayden Police Department said officers responded about 2:01 a.m. Sunday to a reported gunshot victim at Legacy Lounge, a nightclub at 6250 N.C. 11, north of N.C. 102. Officers arrived to find Guy Lamont Brown, 64, of Kinston had been shot. He was transported to ECU Health Medical...
Body of North Carolina man who jumped from Georgetown County bridge recovered from Waccamaw River
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The body of a 37-year-old man who leaped from the L.H. Siau Memorial Bridge in Georgetown County on Sunday night was recovered Tuesday in the Waccamaw River, authorities said. The man — Shawn Timothy Lauver of Bolivia, North Carolina — was identified Tuesday afternoon in an incident report released by […]
ENC airport director speaks on safety for rallies, preparation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Former President Trump has made several campaign stops in Eastern North Carolina throughout the years, including a rally at the Pitt-Greenville Airport in 2020. Executive Director of the airport, Bill Hopper, said they work closely with local, state and federal agencies during events like that. “It’s a very in-depth, very detailed, […]
ECU Rural Education Institute to host summer learning exchange
The Rural Education Institute at East Carolina University will host its annual summer learning exchange on Wednesday. Educators from across eastern North Carolina will attend as part of an effort to recognize and encourage partnership between ECU’s Rural Education Institute and local school districts. This year’s keynote speaker is...
ECU’s Carter Cunningham drafted by Blue Jays in 10th round of 2024 MLB Draft
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — In the 10th round of the 2024 MLB Draft Monday, a fourth ECU Pirate was drafted as Carter Cunningham was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays. Cunningham racked up a bevy of awards in 2024 to put a fitting cap on his ECU career as he was named the American Athletic […]
Kinston Driver License office suspends road skills testing
The Kinston Driver License Office located at 2214 West Vernon Avenue posted the following on their NC DMV Website:. This office will suspend road skills testing each day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 due to road construction in the area of the office location. This office will accept scheduled appointments from 7 a.m.-12 p.m., and will accept walk-in customers from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Many services such as driver license renewal and duplicates can also be found online at MyNCDMV.gov.
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