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Transfer portal claims talented South Carolina baseball pitcher
The transfer portal opened about a month ago for college baseball players (though some players started announcing their transfer intentions even earlier than that), and the South Carolina baseball program has had some players enter the portal in search of new opportunities. Most of those players were not major contributors...
Georgetown County faces lawsuit over controversial rezoning near Pawleys Island
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County is facing another lawsuit after residents claim the county council violated state law when it rezoned roughly eight acres for new residential development near Pawleys Island. In April, the county council approved David Tanner’s request to rezone his inherited property to build...
HCCOG receives $800,000 from NC Department of Information Technology’s Digital Champion Grant
HIGH COUNTRY — The Digital Champion grant program awarded more than $30 million to community service, nonprofit, higher education and regional organizations to expand digital equity to North Carolinians. All projects must develop or expand digital equity programming and address at least one of the following elements of digital inclusion: affordability of reliable high-speed internet; provision of internet-enabled devices (computer, laptops, etc.) that meet users' needs; access to digital literacy and skills training; quality technical support; or applications and online content designed to increase accessibility and inclusivity. ...
You could soon buy to-go alcohol in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State lawmakers signed off on a bill this week that would allow the sale of cocktails to-go and via delivery. This was something bars and restaurants did during the pandemic, but this move would be permanent. North Carolina is a liquor control state, meaning alcohol sales...
State to hold public input session on home energy rebates programs
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will hold a virtual public input session Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m., to solicit community feedback on the proposed Home Energy Rebates programs, under the Inflation Reduction Act. The public is invited to attend and provide input on home energy rebate information sharing, community engagement methods and workforce development. DEQ encourages written public […] The post State to hold public input session on home energy rebates programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Granville, Franklin, Wake facing moderate drought
Granville, Franklin and Wake counties are all facing moderate drought conditions. Information provided by the N.C. Department of Agriculture indicates the reporting station in Oxford is at 1.13 inches below normal precipitation so far this year, with Louisburg 4.09 inches below normal and Raleigh 3.55 inches below normal. Meanwhile, 10 counties, mostly in the eastern part of the state, are […] The post Granville, Franklin, Wake facing moderate drought first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wildlife Commission announces 2024 wild turkey harvest total
RALEIGH — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters recorded 24,074 birds harvested statewide in 2024, including 2,372 birds taken during the youth season. Hunters harvested 15 fewer turkeys than last year’s record total, making the 2024 Spring Turkey season the second-highest year on record. Both the Mountain and Coastal ecoregions reported increases in harvest numbers compared to the 2023 season, particularly in the Coastal region. “Turkey hunting continues to be very popular in North...
Vaya Health introduces Vaya Total Care for more than 35,000 North Carolinians
ASHEVILLE — Vaya Health recently launched Vaya Total Care, an NC Medicaid Managed Care Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Tailored Plan. This new plan is designed for individuals with serious mental health conditions, severe substance use disorders, I/DD, or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), combining a wide range of services into one comprehensive plan. “Launching whole-person care for over 35,000 people in the communities we serve across 32 counties gives Vaya a major opportunity to improve care,” said Tracy Hayes, Area Director and Chief Executive...
30 people become US citizens at NC Capitol July 4 celebration
North Carolina's State Capitol hosted a July 4 ceremony that includes a naturalization ceremony for 30 new citizens, a reading from the Declaration of Independence, a wreath laying and a performance by the Raleigh Concert Band.
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