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Forecast: AM rain likely Thursday, few PM showers & storms
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Rain and a few storms likely Thursday then a drier end to the work week and weekend. Wednesday Overnight: Cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Patchy fog possible. Lows in the low 70s. (Rain Chance: 70%) Thursday: Light to moderate morning rain likely. A few showers...
North Carolina peaches abundant this season
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “That, combined with the sandy soil and good drainage where they grow […] The post North Carolina peaches abundant this season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs
North Carolina has a lot riding on its electric grid. More than $18 billion worth of new investments has delivered nearly 10,000 new jobs in recent years, with more investment expected in the years to come. And powering all that growth will require vast amounts of electricity. The best way to deliver this energy is through proven, reliable and affordable […] The post A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Junk fees are gouging consumers; NC wants them gone
We’ve all heard the phrase, “too good to be true.” Well, these days shoppers are experiencing that when they find low advertised prices often come with junk fees — and consumer complaints are increasing. The White House says these fees cost consumers billions each year. Earlier...
UNC System awards $29 million in grants to expand nursing education
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $29 million to expand nursing education at 12 public universities and North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers. The grants are part of a groundbreaking effort to address the nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. Like many states across the country, North Carolina is coping with an alarming drop in nursing professionals. The state is projected to have a shortage of up to 18,600 registered nurses over the next decade, a major challenge for health...
Sold on a Promise: The North Carolina supportive housing projects that were never built
There was an error loading the media player. “Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina.
Dr. Margaret Noel, founder of MemoryCare, honored with NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine
ASHEVILLE - Dr. Margaret A. (Peggy) Noel was recently awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina's highest honors, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to her community and exemplary service within the state. Dr. Noel, a highly esteemed Geriatric Specialist with over 35 years of dedicated service, has been a cornerstone of health care in North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College and UNC School of Medicine, she completed her residency and...
Update: 3 tree service workers shot in Yancey County; officer-involved shooting of suspect
Law enforcement has released more information about a shooting in the Murphytown area of Yancey County that left multiple tree service workers with "serious injuries" and led to an officer-involved shooting on the afternoon of July 24, according to the Yancey County Sheriff's Office. Lucas Murphy, 36, a resident of the community, confronted...
With more rain on the way, communities prepare for possible flooding
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Counties across Western North Carolina are preparing for heavy rain and possible flooding over the next couple of days in several ways. Officials in Hendersonville say Public Works will be monitoring forecasts and river gauges for when and where to place barricades. Crews will also...
Lace up your dancing shoes for the 97th annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
The 97th annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival takes center stage at Kittredge Theatre at Warren Wilson College August 1-3. A different show each night will showcase the talent and dedication of hundreds of dancers, musicians, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These traditions...
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