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North Carolina election spending projected $362M, 11th highest in nation
(The Center Square) – Political advertising in North Carolina is projected to be $362 million in the 2024 election cycle, 11th-highest in the country. The Political Projections Report predicts a record $10.69 billion spent on advertising across the nation. North Carolina, one of seven consensus battleground states, trails Pennsylvania, Arizona and Michigan. The report was released on Monday by advertisement tracking company AdImpact. ...
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
Trillium preparing for new management plan
Starting July 1 the organization responsible for managing mental health care for Medicaid and uninsured patients across half of the state took on the physical health care of people with several mental health needs. Trillium Health Resources Regional Vice President Dave Peterson reviewed the organization’s work for the 2022-23 fiscal year and its efforts to implement the state’s tailored plan for mental and physical health at a recent Pitt County Board of Commissioners meeting. ...
Body found, homicide investigation underway
An investigation is underway in Surry County after a body was found Independence Day on the side of the road in the area of Mount Herman Church Road and Brim Road in Mount Airy. According to a statement from the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation remains active and is being investigated as a homicide. Their statement said that a call was received by communications staff at approximately 12:24 p.m. Thursday in reference to a male subject laying down on the side of the road...
Gospel’s Finest: Brittany Campbell shines light for God
Brittany Campbell is a mother, a daughter, and a force for good in our community. For the past 20 months, she’s worked as the shelter manager for My Sister’s House, helping domestic violence victims in Iredell County and the surrounding region. She’s been inspiring friends, family members and...
SCC graduates are Scholars of Global Distinction
Two students graduated this year from Surry Community College’s Scholars of Global Distinction program. Paulina Cruz-Martinez and Daisy Jimenez have both completed the qualifications to receive recognition from UNC-Chapel Hill as Scholars of Global Distinction. Cruz-Martinez graduated with an associate in arts from Surry Community College. She plans on attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the fall to study business administration. ...
Iredell Water asking customers to limit water use
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — In light of the drought impacting the Carolinas, Iredell County residents are being asked to cut down on their water use. Iredell Water moved into a Stage 1 voluntary water shortage condition on July 3. With that, customers are asked to reduce any non-essential use of water in case the drought remains or even gets worse.
VIDEO: Someone Thought Cam Newton Was Jay-Z, And The Former NFL Quarterback Was Not Happy About It
Cam Newton was not having it after a fan mistakenly identified him as Jay-Z. The former Carolina Panthers star had stepped out for some entertainment when he was approached by someone believing he was the hip-hop mogul. “Jay-Z bro, Jay-Z,” a male holding a camera said as Newton walked toward...
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
STEM camps coming: Make this a creative summer
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to the Salisbury area. On the week of July 8-12, the camp will be offered at North Hills Christian School, 2970 W. Innes St., Salisbury and on July 15-19, it will be held at West Rowan Elementary School, 480 Mimosa St., Cleveland. More than […] The post STEM camps coming: Make this a creative summer appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Woman hurt in Lexington house explosion on Old Mountain Road near High Rock Lake
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A Lexington woman was taken to the hospital after a fire that resulted in multiple explosions at her home. The fire happened around 9 a.m. Friday on Old Mountain Road near High Rock Lake. Emergency crews from multiple Davidson County agencies responded to the scene. Firefighters on site reported that a […]
Triad college expands to Liberty near Toyota plant
LIBERTY, N.C. — A Triad community college is expanding. Randolph Community College said they have closed on a property in Liberty near the Toyota Battery Manufacturing Greensboro-Randolph Megasite. It's purpose will be for workforce training and outreach. MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS 2. Subscribe to our daily newsletter...
Concord man charged with indecent liberties arrested after standoff with US Marshals
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Concord man was arrested in Rowan County after new evidence identified him as the suspect in a child sex abuse investigation in Statesville, police said. Statesville police were notified of possible abuse involving a young child in December 2019. After interviewing the victim and collecting...
2 have life-threatening injuries after head-on crash in Liberty on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road, troopers say
LIBERTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were left with life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Liberty on Wednesday, according to an NC State Highway Patrol news release. At 6:52 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road in Randolph County. A 38-year-old Asheboro man was going north on Shiloh […]
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