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A Record Dry June Accelerates Drought’s Arrival
Extreme heat hit home in June, with little rainfall throughout the month. That combination brought the rapid onset of drought conditions in North Carolina. A boost from a late-month heat wave helped put our June temperatures well above normal. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports a preliminary statewide average temperature of 75.4°F. That ranks as our 22nd-warmest June out of the past 130 years and the warmest since 2018.
Dozen nonprofits get $38.3K in NACF, Women Givers grants
A dozen area nonprofits will receive a total of $38,300 in grants from the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation and the Women Givers of Northeast North Carolina, both part of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The board of advisers of the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation granted $28,300 to the following organizations from their community grantmaking fund, the Judge Thomas Watts Memorial Endowment and the Winifred Jones Wood Endowment: • $5,000 to...
FBI Warns Of Jury Scam
The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina are warning the public about a new, more sophisticated jury scam involving fake federal arrest warrants. The scammers call victims or send emails claiming the victims failed to report...
SS PODCAST: Track & field coach LaKisha Williams on grief, fear, being a relatable coach
LaKisha Williams is a track and field coach at Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, North Carolina. In college, she was a track athlete at Kent State, where she met her future husband, Jason Williams. Together, they opened a bakery in 2012 and partnered with the LeBron James Foundation to create a “Just a Kid from Akron” cherry cola cupcake.
In NC, a species of concern is threatened by the vagaries of climate change
WATAUGA COUNTY—Ben Dalton broke the glassy surface of the Watauga River, spit out his mouthpiece and gasped for breath. All morning, Dalton, a state wildlife biologist, and two other snorkelers had been scouring the river bed, trying to rescue as many eastern hellbenders as they could. So far, they had not saved a one. “They […] The post In NC, a species of concern is threatened by the vagaries of climate change appeared first on NC Newsline.
Police: Town of Clover employee arrested after standoff in York County
CLOVER, S.C. (WBTV) - A Town of Clover employee was arrested after an hours-long standoff in York County early Friday morning. Clover Police said the standoff began just after midnight on Stanton Street when officers responded to a call about a possible domestic dispute in progress. Once at the scene,...
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing”
As first reported by The New Republic, North Carolina Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson told a North Carolina church audience on Sunday, June 30 that “some folks need killing.” The statement came immediately after Robinson had characterized the United States’ response to Nazi and Japanese aggression during World War II and immediately […] The post Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing” appeared first on NC Newsline.
Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina
RALEIGH – With hot and dry conditions persisting across North Carolina, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its drought classifications across the state, and introduced the severe drought classification, or D2, for 10 counties. DMAC classified Beaufort, Bertie, Columbus, Craven, Greene, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Stokes and Wayne counties as in Severe […] The post Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Heading to the DMV? Expect to pay more in fees now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolinians heading to the DMV can expect to pay a bit more for certain services like renewing their licenses. Per state law, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, “based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past four years,” according to a release from the DMV.
Charlotte High wrestling team honors fallen heroes at rowdy 2021 banquet
The Charlotte Tarpon wrestling team’s annual awards banquet in 2021 had an unusual rowdiness, diverging from the usual raucous affair. Unusual rowdiness at the 2021 Charlotte Tarpon wrestling team's awards banquet. Yes, But. The rowdiness at the banquet was a departure from the traditional celebratory atmosphere. State of Play.
New vaping regulations signed by NC Gov. Cooper
Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law new restrictions on vaping products, and he's expected to sign a ban on sales of a drug known as "gas station heroin." The goal is to prevent the sale of products that haven't been FDA approved. The bill will require the makers of vape...
12 Arrested But No Major Incidents In 4th Of July Celebrations
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Police arrested 12 individuals and seized one firearm, but no major incidents occurred during the 4th of July festivities in Uptown, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officers also seized one magazine of ammunition, over 12 pounds of marijuana and three boxes of fireworks. Of the...
7 things to do in Charlotte this weekend | QC Happenings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stay Weather Aware as the heat and sunny conditions impact your weekend in the Queen City. Live music is back at Carowinds, and kicking off the Carowinds Summer Music Fest is Grammy-winning singer LeAnn Rimes with Johnnyswim. Find more information here. Saturday, July 6. North Carolina...
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