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BFL Tournament Scheduled for Sunday on Lake Champlain Postponed
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine tournament scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 18 has been postponed due to the wind forecast provided by the National Weather Service. The event, set to be the fourth of the season for the BFL Northeast Division, has...
The vaccinations your child needs to head back to school
Kids across North Carolina are headed back to the classroom. When they get there, there are a number of required vaccines they need to have. North Carolina law requires public and private school students to receive all CDC-required vaccinations before entering school or daycare. Most students will receive initial doses...
Governor Cooper announces 99 hospitals in NC have signed onto a Medicaid debt relief plan
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — This week, Governor Roy Cooper announced all 99 eligible hospitals in North Carolina have signed on to the state’s innovative plan to receive medical debt for millions. The plan is referred to as the first of its kind with its purpose being to ease medical debt for low and middle-income patients […]
Rural Infrastructure Authority hands out $1.65M in ‘building reuse’ grants to rural communities
This week, the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved eight grant requests to local governments worth $1.65 million. The grants will support infrastructure development, building renovation, expansion and demolition and site improvements in rural communities across the state. The requests include commitments to create 297 jobs and are expected to attract more than $234 million in […]
Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during its...
22nd Annual Kirby Derby returns to Dix Park
A popular downhill soap box racing event happened in Raleigh on Saturday.The 22nd annual Kirby Derby was held at Dix Park. Nineteen derby cars participated in the wacky traditional event.The Kirby Derby was founded by the Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood in 2002. In 2017, Kirby Derby moved to its new location at Dix Park in partnership with the City of Raleigh.This year's theme was "Games People Play", inspired by people's favorite board games, field games, video games, and more."It's modeled on a Red Bull kind of idea. And so a soapbox derby... a little bit of little rascals thrown in there. It's just a fun day," said Christopher Dellano, Kirby Derby. "We have a different theme every year. We tried to make it a wide enough open theme where there are lots of interpretations."For the younger kids, the event also featured pine box mini car races and paper airplane contests.ALSO SEE: SOLA Coffee, Team DREA Foundation celebrate 10 years of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Wake County emergency crews rescue three people stranded in Neuse River: Officials
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Emergency response teams rescued three people stranded in the Neuse River near Raleigh Beach Saturday afternoon. According to emergency personnel, Knightdale Fire units arrived on scene first at 1:52 p.m. and observed three individuals in distress in the water. While Knightdale Fire units were preparing...
HBCU gets much needed multi-million $ credit agreement
Saint Augustine’s University secures vital funding through a partnership with Gothic Ventures, boosting its resilience and academic prospects. The post HBCU gets much needed multi-million $ credit agreement appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
East Raleigh community takes steps to end homelessness with King's Ridge affordable housing
King’s Ridge, a groundbreaking, 100-unit, affordable housing community in east Raleigh, is nearing completion. Located near WakeMed, CASA development offers stable housing and comprehensive support services, including mental health care, physical health services, case management, employment coaching and child care for residents. Emma Doss, the director of mission advancement,...
Upcoming Triangle Event Will Recharge Women Ready to Move Forward!
RALEIGH— On November 8 – 9, 2024, area women will convene at the Hampton Inn and Suites Brier Creek (8021 Arco Corporate Drive) to recharge and take a giant step forward during an event hosted by THM, an outreach organization founded by Dr. Trish Harleston. Data shows that...
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