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Northeastern rallies to defeat Bertie in opener
It took a while for the Northeastern High School football scoring train to get out of the station. But once the Eagles got up to full speed, they were pretty much unstoppable. After one quarter in the season opener for both teams, Bertie County led Northeastern 8-0 before a home crowd at the Eagles Nest. The Eagles then opened up the playbook and scored 21 points in the second quarter...
West Nile virus is in North Carolina: Here's what you need to know
Multiple cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been confirmed in North Carolina, according to DHHS. The health department confirmed to WRAL News, at least three human infections have been reported to the CDC so far this year with additional cases expected in the coming weeks. Buncombe, Rutherford and Cleveland...
Temperatures crack 100 degrees, breaking heat record set in 1948
Raleigh just experienced the hottest August 29 ever recorded.The previous record of 100 degrees was set in 1948. At 2:54 p.m., the National Weather Service tools at Raleigh Durham International Airport recorded heat at 101 degrees.In addition to the heat, storms are still possible this evening. The storms are expected to develop sometime between 9 p.m. and midnight.Not everybody in central North Carolina will see storms, but the storms that do develop could be severe with damaging straight-line wind.High temperatures drop back down into the low 90s starting Friday, and a low risk for isolated storms remains in place through the weekendNext week, high temperatures will drop into the 70s, with some lows even flirting with the 50s.
Bearers of the Tar Heel torch: North Carolina’s youngest DNC delegates reaffirm commitment to party in Chicago
Torches were passed at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week, even more so than most people might have seen on their television screens. President Joe Biden’s acquiescence to his potential successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, took center stage, but working in the background all the while were scores of young Democrats.
Stein touts tax-free holiday, fends criticism during PCC visit
WINTERVILLE — Democrat Josh Stein promoted education proposals including a tax-free weekend at Pitt Community College this week while fending off criticism from his rival in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race that Stein is soft on crime. The attorney general visited PCC on Aug. 21 afternoon to discuss his Ready, Set, Save initiative, which he said would ease burdens on students, parents and educators by reinstituting the tax-free weekend that gave North Carolinians a two-day break on sales taxes on school supplies. The plan also would...
North Carolina Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for August 26, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, August 26, 2024 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from August 26 drawing 02-04-23-68-69, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 3 ...
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