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NC Governor Roy Cooper's chief of staff leaves her post, will be replaced by longtime aide
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's only chief of staff during his two terms is leaving her post in the final months of the administration for a move to the private sector. She'll be replaced by another longtime aide.Kristi Jones will step down from the job overseeing Cooper's office in mid-August, the governor's office said in a Friday news release. Julia White, who has worked closely with Cooper since his time as attorney general, will succeed Jones.Like White, Jones' tenure with Cooper dates back to him being attorney general, when she was chief of staff at the Department of Justice...
USLSS in NC: Aware and watchful
By Jen Carlson On September 21, 1883, the crew from the Kitty Hawk Life-Saving Station discovered a schooner about six miles southeast of the station dismasted and flying colors of distress. The surf-boat was launched but due to rough weather, it took about 2 ½ hours for the crew to reach the vessel’s side. Only […] The post USLSS in NC: Aware and watchful appeared first on The Coastland Times.
NCSU settles legal disagreement with former Poe Hall student, worker
North Carolina State University and a former grad student end employee have resolved a legal dispute related to the Poe Hall shutdown, according to a court filing Friday. NCSU has asked the state Supreme Court to lift a stay in the case. That action would allow a trial judge to throw out an earlier ruling favoring Darren Masier in his legal action against the university.
North Carolina woman wins $250,000 off $5 scratch-off
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Rosamaria Munoz, of Biscoe, bought a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 top prize. Munoz bought her Power 5s ticket from Tobacco & Bev. Outlet on North Main Street in Candor. She collected her prize at lottery headquarters Friday. After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $178,751.
Here are the school officials on the NCHSAA's 2025-29 realignment committee
The N.C. High School Athletic Association is set to realign its member schools into new classifications and new conferences for the 2025 school year. This upcoming realignment will be one of the most influential in the history of the association. As a result of a successful bylaw vote by the...
First Black NC Congresswoman Eva Clayton weighs in on Biden, 2024 race
Amid growing calls as to whether President Joe Biden will stay in the 2024 presidential race, all eyes are on North Carolina with former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in town on Saturday for the NC Democrats' Unity Dinner.ABC11 spoke with Eva Clayton, a North Carolina trailblazer, on her thoughts on the future of the Biden-Harris ticket ahead of the DNC.Clayton served in Congress from 1992 to 2003, making history as the first Black Congresswoman from North Carolina. Years later, she is still very much active in paying attention to politics and remains a vocal Democrat, concerned about the future of her...
Impact of major tech outage felt in many places across Eastern NC
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Flights, government services, hospitals and more were impacted by a technology outage Friday morning. Multiple services and agencies spent hours in limbo as they tried to figure out how to get back up and running. The CEO of cybersecurity company Crowdstrike said that the issue came from an update for Windows […]
Global IT outage has widespread impacts on city and state agencies in the Triangle
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — City and state agencies are working to get up and running after experiencing a range of interruptions with their services due to the global IT outage. The NCDMV said all of its driver licenses offices are back open after being impacted by the outage. Most plate agencies, which are privately run and managed by the DMV will remain closed until Monday. A spokesperson said the DMV will try to contact people who had appointments this morning to reschedule.
Donald Trump to make first North Carolina visit since assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump has scheduled his first appearance in North Carolina since surviving an assassination attempt.Trump's campaign said he will hold a rally in Charlotte at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24.North Carolina continues to be a hotbed in the race for the White House this year. Vice President Kamala Harris came to Fayetteville on July 18 -- in what was her seventh visit to the Tar Heel state in 2024.The state's 16 electoral votes are highly sought after in what could shape up to be a close election.The last Democrat running for president to win North Carolina was Barack Obama in his first term back in 2008. Since then the state has gone red for Mitt Romney and Donald Trump twice.However, Democrats are optimistic because Trump's margin of victory shrank from 173,315 votes against Hillary Clinton in 2016 to just 74,483 votes against Joe Biden in 2020.
Area towns receive help with water projects
Several area towns will receive drinking water and wastewater funding after projects were approved in Tuesday’s State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting in Raleigh. The announcement of $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants was made by Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday. All together, 79 projects in 30 counties, including 51 construction projects were approved. North […] The post Area towns receive help with water projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
72-year-old man from South Carolina dies after kayak capsizes near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
A 72-year-old South Carolina man died Saturday after his kayak capsized in the water near Cape Hatteras National Seashore.According to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the incident happened Saturday morning. Officials said the man launched his kayak from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ramp 43, located east of the Cape Point Campground near Buxton.Bystanders at the beach told officials they saw the kayak capsize while attempting to ride a wave about 50 yards from the beach. They then swam out to help pull the man from the kayak and brought him back to the beach.ALSO SEE: Alligator 'taken into custody' for loitering, trespassing at Sunset Beach police stationRescue crews attempted to resuscitate the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene."We send our condolences to the kayaker's family and friends," Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent David Hallac said on social media.The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is investigating the incident.
Marshall board shoots down proposed 60-unit housing development, citing water concerns
MARSHALL - While housing is a dire need throughout Madison County, sometimes the ability to provide it is complicated. Such was the case with the Marshall Town Board, as the board voted to deny an annexation and rezoning request from an applicant proposing a 60-unit housing development behind the Marshall Ingles. ...
Lincoln County events prepare students for back-to-school
LINCOLNTON –Donors can make a positive impact in the lives of children in the community through the United Way of Lincoln County’s annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. For many families in Lincoln County, the back-to-school season can be financially challenging. According to Self-Sufficiency Standard data, which...
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