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Severe storms and flash flooding cause problems across central NC on Monday afternoon
The chance for severe storms became a reality Monday afternoon in central North Carolina.Shortly before 3:15 p.m. a severe thunderstorm pushed through Durham, Granville, Wake and Franklin counties for a little over an hour.The storm brought flash flooding to some areas, including a service road along side 15-501 in Durham. The driver of a white truck crashed into a hole in the ground while trying to cut the corner and avoid the flooded part of the service road.Dangerously, the crashed truck rested on top of a natural gas line. Because of that, emergency crews had to take extra precautions when...
NC health workers detected lead contamination in applesauce that led to a nationwide recall, several lawsuits
Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more than 500 children in at least 44 states. Their action helped get the word out quickly to unsuspecting parents across the country about tainted applesauce. In a new...
Catamount Cross Country 2024 Schedule Revealed: New Meets & Key Athletes to Watch
The Catamount men's and women's cross country teams' 2024 schedule, announced by head coach Jesse Norman, includes a familiar season opener in Boone, N.C., and a preview of the conference championship meet. The Catamounts then head to the Furman Invitational on September 14 and the Brevard Invite on September 21.
Hospitality House 40th anniversary luncheon taking place Aug. 16 at Chetola
BOONE — Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina is thrilled to welcome internationally recognized trauma-informed care expert and survivor Tonier Cain as the guest speaker for its 40th anniversary Hope Luncheon. Taking place at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, lakeside at the award-winning Chetola Resort, individual tickets are $40 to attend or a table of eight may be purchased for $400. This is the agency’s largest annual fundraiser, and guests will be encouraged to give generously to reach their goal of $100,000. Asking Tonier Cain...
Roan Mountain State Park to host Kids Nature Exploration Adventure this weekend
Chloe Campbell and Ken Turner stopped by the Daytime studio to get us ready for Kids Nature Exploration events taking place at Roan Mountain State Park this Friday & Saturday! Please click on and watch the video to discover more about this fun event for students coming up this weekend!
NC Senator Ralph Hise Honored By ASU for Outstanding Accomplishments
Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association honored three Mountaineers at the 2024 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 13 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium’s north end zone facility. Ten alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also recognized.
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
Susan March Payne and Lonnie Webster Share Edgewood Cottage as Artists in Residence Through July 28
Coming to downtown Blowing Rock this week? Stop by Edgewood Cottage and visit fiber and paint artist Susan March Payne and photographer Lonnie Webster at Edgewood Cottage from July 22 through through July 28. Whether photographing individuals, events, or nature, Lonnie Webster has a passion for capturing life through photography....
42nd Mid-Summer Group Exhibition Opening at Carlton Gallery Beginning July 27th
Carlton Gallery begins its 42nd Mid-Summer Group Exhibition on Saturday, July 27 with an Opening Reception, 2-5 pm. The Opening Reception is always an ideal time to meet attending artists who will be happy to discuss their artwork. Nature’s Symphony: A Multifaceted Landscape Exhibition presents a collaboration of the gallery...
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Just Struck Boone
A magnitude 2.2 earthquakes struck just north of Charlotte yesterday morning near the city of Boone. According to the USGS, the first quake struck at 4:25 am this morning with a magnitude of 2.2 and a depth of 6.9 km. Last month, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake just struck the...
From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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