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Truck driver killed north of Salem
A semi-trailer truck ran off SC 130 north of Salem, killing the driver. He was 61-year-old Osvaldo Perdomo of Homestead, Florida. Coroner Addis says the Kenworth tractor trailer truck driven by Perdomo overturned and went down an embankment off 130/the Whitewater Falls Road. The 1:50 pm Friday accident occurred near the Cg Roxane Crystal Geyser water plant and the Kenworth had received a load of bottled water for transport.
Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage
Weather experts say the 2024 hurricane season could spawn a record number of storms along with increased intensity. News that once again has observers keeping a close eye on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. One natural mitigator to potential storm damage is North Carolina’s approximately 222,000 acres of salt marshes, which play a key role in […] The post Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Showers possible across parts of central NC, could lead to flash flooding | Live Radar
Scattered showers continue across central N.C. Sunday evening with a few lasting into the overnight hours.Some of the showers and storms could produce heavy rain so a flash flood warning as a result of heavy rain isn't out of the question.Overnight lows will drop back into the upper 60s and lower 70s under cloudy skies.Looking Ahead Monday remains unsettled with showers and storms likely. It will be hot and humid with highs in the lower 90s.Download the ABC11 App and get weather updates and breaking news 24/7The rest of the week showers and storms are likely with the area finally drying out my next weekend."The biggest threat appears to be flooding downpours and localized flash flooding as shear is relatively weak," ABC11 meteorologist Steve Stewart said, "and instability is on the meager side for late July standards."
Mississippi Mom Fired From Burger King After Giving Her Son & His Friends Summer Jobs
A Burger King employee was fired after giving her son and his friends summer jobs. WLBT3 reports that the Mississippi mom believes they were unfairly handed pink slips after a pay policy misunderstanding. RELATED: Burger King Assistant Manager Fired After Reportedly Serving Customers Dirty Fries Out Of Trash Can Burger King Employee Hires Her Son [...] The post Mississippi Mom Fired From Burger King After Giving Her Son & His Friends Summer Jobs appeared first on The Shade Room.
Josh Heupel on Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson: 'He's going to have a great year for us'
At the podium at SEC Media Days in Dallas on Tuesday, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel was asked about the possibility of “increased opportunities” for junior running back Dylan Sampson this season. That’s one way to put it. “Yeah,” Heupel said, “he will have increased opportunities.”
Can't Wait For Saturday | Clemson looking for a return to the glory days ... five years ago
Jul. 20—*** Are you ready for the most college football ever? Twelve teams in the playoffs means eight more postseason games than before. What used to be three is now 11 to decide who is best, The favorites might dominate in the first two rounds. Or the semifinals will be filled with bottom seeds. We can only hope. Kick back, relax and enjoy every moment of it. As a primer, I will use this ...
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....
Final week for early voting
The early voting period for the August 1 state primary and Cocke County general election wraps up on Saturday, July 27. Early voting began on July 12 for Cocke County at the early voting poll location in Western Plaza in Newport. Cocke Administrator of Elections Josh Blanchard reports that through Friday, July 19, there have been 696 voters that have cast early voting or absentee ballots. Early voting hours for...
'No legal pathway' to keep popular Asheville river bar open, Buncombe County says
ASHEVILLE - As locals decry the impending closure of French Broad Outfitters riverside tubing, boating and bar operation at Hominy Creek, the result of a recently rediscovered 2006 conservation easement, Buncombe County says, legally, its hands are tied. "I know this is really sad news about French Broad Outfitters. The...
‘More than just words on a sign’ Bridge dedicated to slain deputy
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Dedicated. Determined. Fearless. Practical jokester. Hero. These are just some of the traits those who knew and loved Deputy Ryan Hendrix remember him by. Now, a bridge that sees more than 20,000 travelers each day in Hendersonville will call on those passing by to stop and remember, if only for a moment, the sacrifice Ryan made four years ago.
Alcohol-monitoring for some N.C. parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock.
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
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...
North Carolina is quickly losing local elections directors
With Election Day approaching, North Carolina has a problem. The state is rapidly losing county elections directors. In the past five years, the state says North Carolina’s 100 counties have seen 61 election director changes. That turnover could have an impact on voters when they go to cast their ballots.
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