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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 […]
Harris to call for federal ban on price-gouging in Friday speech
Vice President Harris on Friday will outline a series of economic policy proposals as part of her presidential campaign, including a call for a federal ban on corporate price-gouging. Harris will deliver remarks in North Carolina, a battleground state where her campaign said she will focus on plans to lower...
Delegate says North Carolina ‘back in play’ ahead of Democratic National Convention
"Our younger Democrats, who've never participated in the process, are coming forward. We have Republicans who have taken the courage to step forward and they're going to be with us too. We're seeing a momentum that we've never had before."
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 […]
Top high school football player in NC — maybe in the US — faces tough college decision
Providence Day’s David Sanders might be the best high school football player in the United States. He’s got his own clothing line, and big decision to make Saturday. An exclusive Q&A with The Observer.
Carolina Eye Associates glaucoma specialist becomes 2nd in NC to implant revolutionary medication device
On July 31, Tarra Millender, M.D., a glaucoma and cataract specialist at Carolina Eye Associates, became the second surgeon in North Carolina to implant a revolutionary glaucoma device called iDose TR. iDose TR is an FDA-approved ocular implant for individuals with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (also known as...
Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
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