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Severe drought covers a quarter of NC counties amid record-breaking heat
June marks the 13th consecutive month of global record-breaking high temperatures. North Carolina has not been spared from the heat. “We are trending toward one of our warmest years on record in North Carolina,” said Kathie Dello, N.C.'s state climatologist. “While we haven’t had 13 months of consistent records in North Carolina, we are feeling the heat — both in the daytime and the nighttime temperatures.”
Triangle delegates react to Vance VP pick, Robinson speech
ABC11 heard for the first time from local Republican delegates in Milwaukee this week about former President Donald Trump's announcement Monday that J.D. Vance will be his pick for vice president -- and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's appearance and speech at the Republican National Convention.On Monday, Triangle delegates described the mood in Milwaukee as re-energized."After the incident on Saturday, I think we're even stronger and more solidified toward making sure that we get a victory in November," said Alan Swain, a Raleigh resident and candidate for US Congress.Swain said he believes Trump's tabbing of Vance, a senator from Ohio, as...
Travel insurance could save thousands for vacationers with emergencies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Imagine suffering a medical emergency abroad and being on the hook for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to get home. That is the reality in two recent cases where women from the Carolinas have required medical air transport to return to the U.S.
NC History Theater presents brand-new musical “Bushwhackers”
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Experience a piece of North Carolina history come alive with “Bushwhackers,” a captivating new musical presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Set against the backdrop of Civil War-era New Bern, NC, “Bushwhackers” chronicles the remarkable tale of Keith and Malinda Blalock. Living...
SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive
State Employees’ Credit Union has announced its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help teachers and students get the items they need for the upcoming school year. In its sixth year to provide collection sites for the event, SECU is accepting donations at its statewide network of 275 branches now through Aug. 9. Wish list items include paper of all […] The post SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Senior North Carolina House budget writer Saine says he'll leave legislature next month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House announced his resignation Monday, further thinning out the veteran GOP governance team next year when combined with the upcoming departure of Speaker Tim Moore. Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County filed his resignation letter Monday afternoon after confirming earlier in the day that he would step down from his 97th House District seat, effective Aug. 12. Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber’s ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly. He became a chairman...
Team’s state-tournament performance pleases Herring
LOCKWOOD FOLLY — Season-ending losses are painful in the moment, but should not overshadow an otherwise successful campaign on the baseball diamond. Solemn players with sweat-stained faces listened as head North Duplin baseball coach Blake Herring delivered that heartfelt — and emotional — message. The Rebels bounced...
Wayne County wins NC Area 1 East Championship, advances to state tournament
For the second year in a row and the third time in four years, Wayne County is heading to the American Legion Baseball State Tournament thanks to their three-game sweep of Pitt County Post 39 in the NC Area 1 East Championship Series which took place from July 8-10. Game 1Wayne County’s Everette Johnson got the scoring started off early in game one of the series when, in the bottom of the first inning with just one out and one runner on base, he hit...
NC Judge Overseeing ACC Cases To Retire
The North Carolina judge who has been overseeing the ACC court cases has announced his retirement, effective January 2025. Judge Louis Bledsoe III has been the judge in the ACC lawsuits against conference members Florida State and Clemson. The ACC is suing both schools for breach of contract. Both schools have filed lawsuits in their home states to try to get out of their contracts with the conference.
Pitt County finalizing security agreement for commissioners, planning meetings
Pitt County officials are finalizing efforts to provide security at commissioners and planning board meetings following an announcement by the sheriff that deputies would not work the meetings. Discussions with a private security firm come nearly a month after the in-house counsel for the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office notified Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Kimberly Hines that deputies would no longer be available to provide security for the two boards after July 1. ...
Duplin County trio leading the way for Post 11
For the second summer in a row, Duplin County has not had an American Legion Baseball team; however, the talented legion players and coaches from across the county still needed somewhere to play, and a few of them found a home for the summer in Wayne County where they represent Post 11. Those Duplin County representatives are: North Duplin head coach Colton Chrisman, former North Duplin and current University of Mount Olive pitcher Erik Rosas, and East Duplin second baseman Baines Raynor who all contributed...
Adults fight at Little League game: Video shows coach's shove, umpire swinging mask at him
Video captured at a Monday night Little League game shows a fight between the plate umpire and a coach that bystanders are calling an assault. The game was between two 12-and-under teams, Bull City Little League and Cherryville, in a state championship tournament at Wilson's Gillette Baseball Complex. During the...
Raleigh man wins $25k per year for life prize
On Monday, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that a Raleigh man won a $25,000 per year for life prize playing the lottery. According to lottery officials, Raleigh resident Shannon Murphy purchased a $2 “Lucky for Life” ticket at the Food Lion on Leesville Road in Raleigh and matched all five white balls during the June 27 drawing.
Grifton town manager heading to Hertford County
GRIFTON, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina town is once again looking for a new town manager. Grifton’s mayor announced this afternoon that Oryan Lowry is stepping down as town manager next month. Lowry has been town manager for just over a year and said he’s taking a job...
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