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North Carolina regulators pass on establishing standards for forever chemicals
Undeterred by the sweltering heat on the grassy mall behind the legislative building in Raleigh on July 10, Democracy Green’s co-founder and executive director Sanja Whittington stepped to a microphone and delivered an impassioned plea. “We are calling upon the Environmental Management Commission to vote yes to removing PFAS...
Concerts, comedy, musicals and more: 12 things to do in Wilmington this weekend
Wilmington has a diverse array of entertainment options heading your way this weekend. There's the expected assortment of summer concerts to be sure, but also a new play, a new musical, lots of comedy and even an opera. Let's see what the weekend has in store. For even more entertainment options, including...
After several Family Dollar closings, how many dollar stores remain in the Wilmington area?
With the recent closing of Family Dollar stores on Carolina Beach Road, Greenfield Street, Wooster Street and North College Road in New Hanover County, where can people still go to shop to stretch their money further?. Of course, there are still several dollar store chain locations throughout Brunswick, New Hanover...
North Carolina Postal Worker’s Family Thinks She Died From Intense Heat In Mail Truck
Family members of Wednesday “Wendy” Johnson thinks she suffered a possible heat-related death after delivering mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 95-degree heat, WRAL reports. Johnson, 51, died at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on June 6. Her family claims she died from heat stroke after she started to feel weary delivering mail on an extremely hot day. Johnson’s son, Deandre, said his mom, who worked for the agency for 20 years, was riding in the back of a postal truck on a 95-degree day. Johnson worked as a supervisor and sometimes assisted with deliveries in...
Onslow County Senior Services puts on Operation Fan Heat Relief Program
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow County Senior Services is helping its residents beat the heat with their Operation Fan Heat Relief Program. Anyone 60 or order or living with a disability and having an issue cooling down can go to the senior center for a free box fan. All they have to do is show […]
Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters
Lieutenant governor candidate Hal Weatherman joined the Wilson County Republican Party for its monthly social on Tuesday, touting self-reliance, technical education and hard work as the keys to unlock a more prosperous North Carolina. “I want to free people of their dependencies,” Weatherman said. “You can’t do that unless you’re self-sufficient, and you can’t do that as a society unless […] The post Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Elaine Marshall, the North Carolina secretary of state, made a stop in Rowan County on Saturday for her re-election campaign, speaking to local Democrats about the duties of her office and why she believed she is the best fit for the job. Marshall appeared at the monthly Rowan County Democratic Party breakfast on Saturday […] The post Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
UNC System awards $29 million to expand nursing education at UNCW and 11 other universities
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The UNC System is awarding almost $29 million in grants to expand nursing education at 12 universities and NC’s Area Health Education Centers. “Like many states across the country, North Carolina is coping with an alarming drop in nursing professionals. The state is projected to have a shortage of up to 18,600 registered nurses over the next decade, a major challenge for health care providers and an aging patient population, according to an analysis by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Sheps Center for Health Services Research,” a UNC System announcement states.
One person injured in Greenville shooting, three people detained
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police are investigating after a person was shot in the area of a heavily traveled roadway. Greenville police say officers got a report of shots fired in the 900 block of South Memorial Drive near the entrance of the Auto Zone. They say a man showed...
Charlotte-Area Chefs Compete in NCRLA Chef Showdown
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) held the semifinal round of its annual Chef Showdown culinary competition on Monday at Central Piedmont Community College in Uptown. The eighth season of the competition kicked off in March, with more than 70 chefs taking part in the first round. The...
A Surf City summer camp shares how to beat the heat
SURF CITY, N.C. (WITN) - With temperatures soaring into the mid to high 90s on Tuesday, summer camps in Surf City are finding ways to keep campers cool. Reese Simonson, a regular attendee, enjoys activities such as visiting the beach, exploring the marsh, and swimming to beat the heat. Molly...
Onslow County deputy fired after video showed him in fight with neighbors
An Onslow County deputy is out of a job after a video released this week appeared to show his role in a fight between residents and protesters in a neighborhood where Native American artifacts were found. On Wednesday, a group of indigenous activists called 7 Directions of Service shared the...
Jacksonville's New Bridge Street project set to enhance downtown by year-end
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — We have an update to a construction project happening in your community. In Jacksonville, the New Bridge Street Streetscape project continues. Project managers tell us since March of last year, crews have been working to improve the infrastructure in the city’s downtown area. With new storm drains, gutters and a new water main system, crews hope to mitigate flooding and make parking more accessible.
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