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North Carolina man wins $1 million lottery prize with $10 scratch-off
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Irineo Cruz-Sanchez of Hurdle Mills tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. He bought his lucky Multiplier Mania ticket from the Efland Supermarket on U.S. 70 West in Efland. When Cruz-Sanchez arrived at lottery headquarters on June 21, he had a decision to make. He […]
New North Carolina laws in effect include increased DMV and Wildlife services fees and more: LIST
Several new laws went into effect on July 1, 2024, in North Carolina including new Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) fees.There are nearly 90 license and registration-related fees that drivers will pay more for.DMV fees increaseAccording to a news release from DMV, fees are going up 19%. Both driver's licenses and vehicle registrations are among the fees increasing. DMV says state law requires it to adjust fees and rates every four years.As of July 1, a 5-year driver's license will cost $32.50 and an 8-year with cost $52. A learner's permit and a provisional license will increase by $4 overall,...
19 more NC counties to receive expanded internet access through statewide program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced Monday an additional $112M in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects for nineteen more counties through a statewide initiative.
State’s top court orders new reviews of two high-profile media access disputes
A state Supreme Court decision in May dealing with media access to law enforcement recordings could have an impact on two other high-profile cases. Court orders Friday called for new reviews of both cases. A 5-2 court majority ruled on May 23 that media outlets did not need to file...
US Supreme Court’s approval of Oregon city’s ordinance criminalizes homelessness
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court voted in favor of Grants Pass, Oregon, and opened the door for more municipalities across the U.S. to ticket, fine, and jail people experiencing homelessness for doing something that every human being must do to survive – sleep. Legal experts suggest the case hinged on whether people experiencing […] The post US Supreme Court’s approval of Oregon city’s ordinance criminalizes homelessness appeared first on NC Newsline.
In coastal North Carolina, a legal fight over wetlands protections
A U.S. district court judge has denied a landowner’s attempt to prevent federal regulators from enforcing the Clean Water Act against him, the latest ruling in a set of cases involving wetlands protections in North Carolina. Earlier this month, Robert D. White, of Elizabeth City, sat quietly in a federal courtroom while his attorneys sought […] The post In coastal North Carolina, a legal fight over wetlands protections appeared first on NC Newsline.
Statewide medical cannabis stalls; Passed GOP Senate with help of Western NC legislators
A move to legalize medical marijuana statewide has failed, despite bipartisan backing of state senators, including a Republican representing Buncombe County who had previously voted no. The GOP-majority Senate voted 36-10 in late June to allow cannabis for medical uses. But the N.C. House of Representatives did not take up...
Gaston County opens cooling station
With extreme temperatures across the region, Gaston County Emergency Medical Services and Gaston County Community Support Services have partnered with The Salvation Army and opened a public cooling station to help those in need. The cooling station is at The Salvation Army Center of Hope in Downtown Gastonia, 107 S....
Catawba County Couple Busted By Taylorsville Police
Following a traffic stop by Taylorsville Police, a Catawba County couple was charged with a long list of mostly drug related offenses. During the evening hours of Saturday, June 29th, Taylorsville Officers stopped a vehicle at a location off NC 16 South. Melanie Nicole Hunt, age 25 of Newton is...
Stanley Middle School team achieves top scores in environmental competition
A team from Stanley Middle School was the highest scoring public school team in the North Carolina Envirothon, a state environmental science competition. Envirothon is coordinated by Soil and Water Conservation districts, and it's the largest environmental science competition in the world, said Erin Hines, Gaston County's environmental educator, in a meeting of...
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
Holiday Forecast: Sunny skies at Myrtle Beach, Outer Banks; thunderstorm chances in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While Western North Carolina and the Upstate battle heat, humidity and scattered thunderstorms for the Fourth of July and beyond, beachgoers from Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks can enjoy dry conditions for much of their vacation. Myrtle Beach should be under a ridge of...
Chef provides ‘Proper Provisions’ for great grab-and-go
LINCOLNTON – There’s “take-out” and there’s “Proper Provisions.” The latter is now available in Lincolnton in a cozy little hideaway on S. Academy St. Lincolnton native, John Abernathy has fulfilled a dream and opened a grab-and-go food store with a bodega mindset offering a wide selection of homemade foods such as pasta, bread, sauces, snacks and sandwiches. The timing of the opening of this store couldn’t be any better given the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, boating and picnic season.
U.S. Transportation Secretary joins Gov. Cooper to break ground on new Winston-Salem trail
There was an error loading the media player. Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, was among those on hand Tuesday to break ground on a new multi-use trail in Winston-Salem. The shovels were out to turn the first dirt on the Salem Parkway path, a 1.3-mile bike-and-pedestrian...
Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman
SALISBURY — Family and friends of a Salisbury woman who has been missing for over a month are looking for the public’s help in locating her. Queona Lareese Hood, who also goes by “Keke,” has been missing since late May and was reported by family and friends to the Salisbury Police Department as a missing […] The post Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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