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School of Business hosts Economic & Personal Finance Institute
Campbell University’s Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, in partnership with the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE), hosted the annual Economic & Personal Finance (EPF) Institute from June 24-28 in Raleigh. This intensive week-long program brought together twelve high school teachers and three master teachers from across North Carolina, representing 10 counties and various school districts.
NC State Highway Patrol identifies man killed in Highway 70 crash
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has identified a man killed in a fiery crash along U.S. Highway 70 near mile marker 406. The crash happened June 30 at around 3:43 p.m. when a vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree. The vehicle caught fire and people nearby […]
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...
July Fourth high near record; Friday rain could bring drought relief to WNC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Thursday's high temperature of 92 degrees tied for the third-warmest July Fourth on record for Asheville, as the area continues to be in a moderate drought. The warm and muggy pattern continues Friday, with temperatures once again reaching the 90s. With humidity factored in, it...
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. ...
Car Strikes Side Of Tractor Trailer
SELMA – A tractor trailer attempting to turn from Baugh Road onto Buffalo Road in Selma was struck by a small Honda, just after 12 noon Friday. The car became pinned under the loaded truck, blocking both lanes of Buffalo Road, near the Highway 70 intersection. The 71-year old driver of the car was transported to an area hospital to be checked out.
Cooling stations open in the Triangle as summer temperatures soar
Summer weather is in full effect in the Triangle area. Temperatures continue to break, tie or set new records on any given day.Extreme heat and high humidity can be dangerous to anyone, but particularly to the elderly, infants, and young children, persons with disabilities, and people on medication for chronic health problems.Towns across central North Carolina are offering people a chance to get some relief from the heat at specific cooling stations.Here's a list of places to take a break from the soaring temperatures.Download our mobile app to get weather and breaking news 24/7, 365!CARRBORO, ORANGE COUNTYIn addition to cooling...
Small-town America finds its voice
The lyrics to Jason Aldean’s hit song “Try That in a Small Town” have been a sort of battle cry for promoting small-town America. If you are going to sing, you’ll need a strong voice. Let’s face it: even in small-town America, too many people decide to be quiet, resting in the falsehood that their concerns, if voiced, will fall […] The post Small-town America finds its voice first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Elm City commissioners’ conspicuous absences
Re: “Elm City passes ‘largest tax increase in town’s history,’” front page, June 28: Over in Elm City, when the male commissioners are not present for the meetings, do they have to give a reason? Or are they afraid to vote against the mayor? Seems their votes over the last months could have made the difference on some major decisions […] The post Elm City commissioners’ conspicuous absences first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
K9 bit officer seen striking dog in viral video, Fayetteville Police say in releasing findings
Fayetteville Police responded Friday to a viral video that purported to show a K-9 officer hitting his dog.The video, taken June 23, sparked outrage on social media.It happened at the Walgreens at Village Drive and Owen Drive. The video appeared to show the officer hitting his K-9 several times.The Fayetteville Police Department said it received numerous complaints and comments expressing concerns about the incident."The video released to social media does not depict the entirety of the incident," FPD said in a release.After an investigation, FPD said it was releasing several findings.The K9 handler involved was bitten by his dog before...
89 traffic violations after DWI checkpoint on Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Fayetteville Police Department said that several people were charged after a DWI checkpoint on Hope Mills Road on Wednesday in Fayetteville. Police said that a total of 89 traffic and criminal citations were issued at the checkpoint. 22 people were charged with driving while license revoked, six people were charged with driving while impaired, one person was charged with felony possession of fentanyl, and one person was charged with possession of firearm by felon.
North Carolina Animal Rescue Saves Emaciated Puppies
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Dix Park sunflowers in full bloom. Here's what you need to know
The sunflowers at Dix Park are in full bloom and ready to be enjoyed. On Friday, the city of Raleigh posted the update on its website, writing, "The sunflowers are in full bloom! Please be mindful of the heat advisory." It could feel like 110 degrees in Raleigh, Durham, Sanford, Goldsboro and north to the Virginia line on Friday, and a heat advisory stretches from the Piedmont to the North Carolina coast.
Cleanup underway after Dix Park Fourth of July celebration in Raleigh, City updates about delays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Crews cleaned up the field early Friday Morning after Raleigh’s Fourth of July Fireworks show at Dix Park. Hundreds of people came out to see the show Thursday to celebrate our nation’s independence, but many didn’t get the chance to see the show at all.
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