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Pitt gripped in drought bullseye: Historically dry conditions raise concern
A dearth of April showers and less than half an inch of total recorded precipitation in June has made Pitt County a poster child for ongoing statewide drought conditions, an expert said. Rainfall totals in Pitt County from January-June are almost 7.82 inches below the norm, according to data provided by Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office. He said that North Carolina had a mostly wet winter but that precipitation was largely front-loaded in December and early January. ...
Rose graduate receives honor in Artistic Discovery Contest
Nathan J. Varney of Greenville has earned second place in the North Carolina 1st Congressional District Artistic Discovery Contest. Varney, who graduated from J.H. Rose High School last month, took second place with his piece, “Bamboo forester.” The work was chosen by the judges for the artist’s medium of ink and the expert use of a forced perspective. “Nathan is a shining example of the remarkable artistic talent in eastern...
Triad pharmacies hope House Bill 246 can keep doors open
(WGHP) — North Carolina House Bill 246 is currently in limbo. What happens with it will affect how people get their prescription medications. It was passed by the North Carolina House over a year ago and then passed the first reading in the North Carolina Senate. It was then referred to the rules committee and […]
Wayne County Animal Shelter Begins Month Of Freedom Adoption Event
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Animal Shelter is celebrating July with the “Month of Freedom Adoption Event,” which waives all adoption fees for dogs and cats in the shelter. This event runs now through July 31, 2024. Residents can view available animals online at www.waynegov.com/pets. Adoption hours...
There are deadly consequences to drinking and boating
BELEWS CREEK, N.C. — Its a trend we've seen in past years. North Carolina's Wildlife Resources Commission said they wrote over 1,000 citations for safety violations on the water last year during the 4th of July weekend. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman spoke with a boater who lost someone...
Fox attacks in Triad mark beginning of North Carolina rabies season; here’s what you should know
(WGHP) — Summer is now well underway in the Piedmont Triad, and many people and critters are out and about enjoying the warm weather — but that also means it’s rabies season in North Carolina. After two people were attacked by a rabid fox in Winston-Salem this week, Forsyth County Department of Public Health workers […]
Economic development group taps Duke Energy executive to lead industry recruitment efforts
NC East Alliance, a regional economic development organization representing 29 counties in eastern North Carolina, has announced the addition of Donna Phillips as the vice president of industry engagement and recruitment. Phillips will lead the organization’s efforts to better engage existing and new industries in education, workforce and economic development initiatives. This includes serving as a connector to industry for the STEM East Initiative, which aims to bring public school districts, community colleges and industry together to grow the future workforce of eastern North Carolina. ...
NIEHS launches 2021 Feds Feed Families virtual campaign
Last month, NIEHS kicked off its annual summer drive to collect food for disadvantaged communities as part of the greater Feds Feed Families effort across the federal government. The program encourages federal employees to donate food and other essential items to families in their local area. “This is a great...
Clayton launches its downtown social district next week: 'a game-changer'
The Triangle area is getting another social district.The Town of Clayton will launch its' downtown social district next week on Thursday, July 11 starting at 10 a.m."The social district is a game-changer for Downtown Clayton," Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod said in a press release. "It's about bringing people together in a fun, relaxed environment while supporting our fantastic local establishments."The Downtown Clayton Social District runs along:Main Street from Ellington Street to Smith StreetFirst Street from O'Neil Street to Horne StreetSecond Street from O'Neil Street and Lombard StreetIt will operate Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday...
Firefighters to get cancer coverage benefits even after retirement under new North Carolina law
A new law just signed by Governor Roy Cooper is aimed at protecting those who protect us. It all comes after families of firefighters diagnosed with cancer fought for years for more support and funding.It would impact families like Christy Burgess. Her husband Nathan was a Raleigh firefighter and burn instruction who served for decades."He truly enjoyed what he did and being able to serve his community, there was a lot of pride in that," she says.Things changed during the pandemic. A sore throat after getting COVID turned out to be cancer. Multiple rounds of chemo and radiation didn't help,...
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