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Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,497 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,974 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
People News & Notes: ECU Health electrophysiology lab first in NC to earn IAC accreditation
ECU Health Medical Center Electrophysiology Lab is the first hospital lab in North Carolina to earn accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in cardiac electrophysiology in the areas of testing and ablation, device implantation and left atrial appendage occlusion, ECU Health announced. Accreditation by the IAC means that the lab has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with published standards, demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care, the health system said. ...
Mothers of children who died via fentanyl poisoning champion NC’s new death-by-distribution law and continue to advocate for awareness
The CityBeat is a nonprofit-funded position reporting on Winston-Salem and Greensboro city council and all city business. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. Featured photo: A billboard in Greensboro aims to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, a deadly and potent drug...
Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s Fight at North Wilkesboro: ‘Wrecky Spinhouse Jr.’ Nickname Coined
Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s Fight: Kyle Busch‘s candid reflections on the altercation with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., as shared during his appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ offer a fascinating glimpse into the high-pressure world of professional racing. Busch recounted the tension preceding the confrontation, expecting aggression but encountering an unexpectedly composed Stenhouse. This moment of vulnerability revealed the unpredictable and often volatile dynamics that define driver relationships post-race.
Car overturns into drainage ditch near Waffle House in Cumberland County
A car rolled over into a drainage ditch Sunday morning in Cumberland CountyIt happened just before 4 a.m. near the Waffle House on Goldsboro Road in Wade.Upon arrival, units said they found a Ford Expedition overturned on its roof with the hood and engine submerged in the water in the ditch.First responders had to remove the side rear window, and the driver could escape.The driver was treated by EMS, but it is not known how serious her injuries are.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.No further information is available at this time.
NC Man wanted in 100+ mph chase is caught days later when 2nd chase ends in crash: Sheriff
OXFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — A man who was wanted in a wild 100+ mph chase last weekend was caught Friday after a second chase ended in a crash, according to the Granville County Sheriff. The first chase happened July 13, covered two counties and the suspect nearly crashed his car into two Granville County deputies, […]
UNC Settles Open-Meetings Complaint Tied to Trustee Discussions of Athletics Finances
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill must pay $25,000 and its trustees must affirm a commitment to follow the state’s open-meeting laws as part of a settlement that dismissed a lawsuit over the board’s handling of athletics discussions. David McKenzie, a lawyer in Wake County, had...
Iconic North Carolina college town struggles to redevelop toxic coal ash piles
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — There are no dog parks. There is no golf. There is no soccer. There is no football. There are no daycare centers, apartments or houses. There is no community garden unless it is on raised beds. On the contaminated 10-acre site in Chapel Hill containing...
NC Gov. Roy Cooper as Democratic vice president nominee? Some naming him
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's name has made some people's list as Democratic vice presidential nominee now that Joe Biden has exited the race and tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the campaign. Cooper, 67, has served two four-year terms, but will be out as governor after this year because of state term limits. Born in Nashville, N.C., he is married with three daughters. A former N.C. attorney general, Cooper steered North Carolina...
NCSU chancellor announces his retirement after nearly 15 years
RALEIGH, N.C. — Another chancellor in North Carolina’s public university system has announced plans to step down — this time at the state’s largest university by enrollment. North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson declared his retirement plans at the university’s trustees meeting, capping off nearly...
1 sickened in NC, dozens fall ill from listeria possibly linked to deli meat in multiple states
One person from North Carolina is sick in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty-eight people have been infected in 12 states, including North Carolina. All were hospitalized.One person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The agency could not yet pinpoint which meat was the source of the outbreak.SEE ALSO:...
Vault Visit | WFMY launches Tools for School program in 1996
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year... WFMY News 2 turns 75! So to celebrate... We're opening the WFMY News 2 vault. On July 20, 1996, WFMY News 2 kicked off a program that has helped thousands of children around the Triad. That was the day we launched our Tools for...
Aidan Brewer Joins High Point Rockers Roster from UNC Greensboro
Brewer, a recent graduate of UNC Greensboro (UNCG) baseball, has signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League, marking a new chapter in his career. Brewer finished the season with a .318 batting average, 10 home runs, 13 doubles, 56 runs, and 48 RBI. He maintained a .913...
4-Star Defensive lineman Bryce Davis picks Clemson over USC, Georgia, Duke & others
Saturday afternoon in at Grimsley High School in Greensboro, Bryce Davis picked Clemson over South Carolina, Georgia, Duke & others. Davis is a 4-star defensive lineman who 247 composite rankings list as the 59th ranked player in the 2025 class & the 8th best defensive lineman. Recent history has been kind to Clemson when it […]
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