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Population growth threatens native plant species, like Venus flytrap
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s population growth may be good for the state’s economy, but at the same time could spell trouble for endangered plant species such as the carnivorous Venus flytrap, according Julie Moore, chairwoman of the North Carolina Plant Conservation board. Some areas of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina are among the fastest-growing counties in the country, Moore told The Center Square. “That’s where most of...
N.C. fishermen fear ripple effects of right whale speed rule
— A long-standing conflict between for-hire charters and commercial fishermen and North Atlantic right whale conservation efforts is poised to intensify in the wake of a suggested rule change. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your feedback around what we can do...
North Carolina’s Latest Brewery
According to Charlotte Business Journal, Suffolk Punch Brewing is hoping to open its latest taproom in Birkdale Village in Huntersville in time for the holidays. Suffolk Punch Brewing already has two locations in Charlotte including South End and an 11,000 square foot spot in SouthPark Mall. And now, those folks...
Congressman Don Davis visits Greene County, presents checks
GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Congressman Don Davis presented checks on Monday for the SCRC’s inaugural State Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant Program. Ten projects received funding in North Carolina. Congressman Davis presented checks to four of them on Monday, including one to Snow Hill. Lenoir Community College received more than $250,000 for their aviation […]
Robinson campaign calls North Carolina agency report on wife's nonprofit politically motivated
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state review’s findings of operating and administrative issues by a nonprofit owned by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife while implementing a child care food program “are politically motivated at the core,” Robinson’s campaign said Monday. A compliance review of Balanced Nutrition Inc. by the state’s federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program released last week found numerous problems that regulators said needed to be corrected by early August. Otherwise, Yolanda Hill, the Balanced Nutrition owner married to Robinson, and the nonprofit could be disqualified from the program going forward. Hill previously announced she was shutting down the nonprofit and it would stop participating in the program after April 30. The review also prompted the state agency to order Balanced Nutrition to repay the state over $132,000 for what it called disallowed expenses reimbursed to child care centers and homes or incurred by the nonprofit while performing its activities. Balanced Nutrition has helped child care centers and homes qualify to participate in the free- and reduced-meal program, filed claims for providers to get reimbursed for meals for enrollees and ensured they followed program requirements.
Josh Stein’s office wants state health department to deny Mission’s bed expansion application
The North Carolina attorney general’s office is requesting that the state health department deny HCA Healthcare-owned Mission Hospital’s application to add 26 acute care beds in Buncombe County, according to a letter obtained Monday by Asheville Watchdog. “The Department of Health and Human Services… should deny Mission’s application,”...
Top 50 returning NC high school boys soccer statistical leaders in 2024
With the first official start day quickly approaching, HighSchoolOT dives into boys soccer's statewide statistical leaders from a season ago. This list is exclusively available for HighSchoolOT Insiders. Not an Insider yet? Become one by clicking HERE. Note: If your player's stats have not been published to MaxPreps, they are...
Signature event supports work on the North Carolina coast
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) — One night, two events to celebrate the North Carolina Coast. The North Carolina Coastal Federation is preparing to welcome hundreds on August 3, in Morehead City to a night of special awards and a celebration in support of the Federation’s efforts to protect and restore the coast.
Climate change impact on invasive species is being studied at NC State: 'Seeing invasive spread'
One of the great things about living in the Triangle is all this green space around us in our own backyards. However, amid climate change and invasive species, that could be under threat.Just like in the human world, North Carolina is also home to a lot of transplants moving here in the insect world."So they can be helpful, they can be good, but it's those harmful ones that we're concerned about," says Kelly Oten.Oten is a forester from NC State. She studies the impact on our forests and says the warmer weather is already leading to more invasive species."Areas that...
As students prepare to return to school, Commissioner Causey recommends renters’ insurance
RALEIGH — As the calendar turns to August, many of North Carolina’s college students will be returning to school and moving into dorms, student housing or apartments this month. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is offering tips to students who may not be aware of important insurance coverage options when it comes to save-guarding their possessions.
DMV operations remain “inadequate” with lines down the sidewalk
North Carolina DMV offices face ongoing scrutiny from state legislators amid customer complaints and long lines that extend out of the building and down the sidewalk. Video footage from Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake, shows over 30 people waiting in line down a sidewalk at the DMV office in Fuquay-Varina on the south side of Raleigh. As seen in the video, multiple people anticipated a lengthy wait and came prepared with folding chairs. Paré shared the video to social media over the weekend with a letter requesting DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin join her and other elected leaders for a site visit.
Rep. Ashton Clemmons discusses her departure from the legislature, efforts to work across the aisle
While it can certainly have many appealing aspects, serving in the North Carolina General Assembly can also be a very difficult assignment. The pay is less than minimum wage and has been frozen for decades. The length of sessions has gotten much longer and more unpredictable. And, of course, in recent years, the political rancor […]
Parent anxiety high as Opportunity Scholarship rally planned for Wednesday
Around 55,000 students and their families remain in limbo, stuck on a waitlist for the Opportunity Scholarship program, as uncertainty continues to swirl over whether North Carolina lawmakers will fully fund the program for a new school year that kicks off in a matter of weeks. Tapping into that sense...
See who's changing classifications in the NCISAA for 2024-25
The NCISAA reclasses teams each year and schools are able to switch conferences any year as well (here were the changes going into last season). A school's 9-12 enrollment determines classification. Typically, schools with more than 300 are 4A; schools with more than 200 but less than 300 are 3A; schools with more than 100 but less than 200 are 2A; and schools with less than 100 are 1A. Single-sex schools like Christ School (all boys), Saint Mary's School (all girls) and Salem Academy (all girls) have their enrollments doubled before being classified.
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