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Davis: Emergency declaration needed for 'flash drought'
CRISP — Farmers, agricultural officials and political leaders called for swift state and federal action Tuesday in response to drought conditions now affecting 60% of North Carolina. “We’ve had what meteorologists call a ‘flash drought,’” said Bob Etheridge, a former congressman who now serves as the state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. “Which means temperatures soar and rain stops. We’ve had 90-degree-plus weather for like 15, 16 days and no rain in some places for over a month. That...
Warning for boaters: Drinking on the water can be deadly
Drinking and driving can be deadly -- and that applies to people operating boats, too. An annual Fourth of July initiative to promote sober boating is underway this weekend, July 4-6. Operation Dry Water was developed through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). During Operation Dry Water,...
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. ...
Vaping regulations, DMV changes among bills signed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills Wednesday that include the creation of a new registry for vaping products and a slew of changes related to transportation laws and the state DMV. Cooper also vetoed two other bills ahead of his anticipated participation with other Democratic governors in a meeting […]
SS PODCAST: Track & field coach LaKisha Williams on grief, fear, being a relatable coach
LaKisha Williams is a track and field coach at Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, North Carolina. In college, she was a track athlete at Kent State, where she met her future husband, Jason Williams. Together, they opened a bakery in 2012 and partnered with the LeBron James Foundation to create a “Just a Kid from Akron” cherry cola cupcake.
NC’s second lady swings through Salisbury: Visit highlights local org’s growth plans
SALISBURY — North Carolina’s second lady Yolanda Robinson was in Salisbury this week, stopping by Life Choices Rowan to visit the downtown pregnancy support center. Robinson’s husband Mark currently serves as North Carolina’s lieutenant governor but is the Republican nominee for governor in the upcoming election this November. Some of the faces in attendance to […] The post NC’s second lady swings through Salisbury: Visit highlights local org’s growth plans appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NC certified parent educator says 'parenting doesn't have to be isolating': Learn about support available
GREENSBORO, N.C. — GREENSBORO, N.C. —Parent education services are available aimed to help prevent children from going into foster care and keep families intact. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Sabrina Cooke-Davis, North Carolina Certified Parent Educator and Executive Director of Programs at the...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Winnsboro secures $2 million for downtown revitalization: Major changes ahead
WINNSBORO, S.C. — Winnsboro is moving closer to implementing significant changes to its downtown area, a project years in the making. On Thursday, town officials shared an update on downtown revitalization plans, which include $1 million in state funds, and the reservation of Thespian Hall, which will get another $1 million from next year's state budget.
ECU students selected to SECU Public Fellows internship program
A group of East Carolina University students are spending the summer working with organizations that make a difference for the residents of eastern North Carolina. The State Employees’ Credit Union Public Fellows internship program partners students with local government, economic development, educational and other nonprofit agencies to work on projects that help address community-identified priorities. In its 10th year at ECU, the rewarding internship program offers students a chance to...
Armed robbery at Robeson Co. store, suspect flees with cash register
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Officers are investigating an armed robbery Thursday at the L&M convenience store in the Fairmont area of Robeson County. Fairmont Police Chief Jon Edwards said a man came into the store, pointed a handgun at employees and demanded money. Edwards said the man became...
Charleston Attorney to chair New Morning’s Board of Directors
New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services across the state, recently appointed Charleston Attorney Wilbur E. Johnson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, effective July 1. Johnson, a practicing attorney in employment and labor law with...
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