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25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
You could soon buy to-go alcohol in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State lawmakers signed off on a bill this week that would allow the sale of cocktails to-go and via delivery. This was something bars and restaurants did during the pandemic, but this move would be permanent. North Carolina is a liquor control state, meaning alcohol sales...
North Carolina artist Maud Gatewood's work on display at BRAHM
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — One of North Carolina’s most popular artist’s life work is on display. “The Hard Edge and the Soft Line: A Retrospective of Maud Gatewood” exhibition opened at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum in June. It tells the story of the renowned painter.
“Our State, Our Wellbeing” searched for solutions to suicide
Three words, displayed with photos of program participants at June’s statewide summit on suicide prevention, summed up Carolina Across 100’s yearlong “Our State, Our Wellbeing” program: “WE SEE YOU.”. “That was completely the idea of our students,” said Anita Brown-Graham, the Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished...
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.
Mother of Missing 12-Year-Old from North Carolina Named Suspect by Police
The mother of a missing 12-year-old girl from North Carolina has become a suspect in the case. Madalina was last seen getting off the Bailey Middle School bus on November 21, 2022. The investigation, involving Dallas police and the FBI, remains ongoing with authorities piecing together evidence linking Madalina's case...
State budget stalemate boosts transparency
This year’s state budget process didn’t follow the playbook. In at least one respect, that’s a good thing. Top House and Senate budget writers were unable to craft a budget deal behind closed doors on Jones Street as spring turned into summer. Eventually, the chambers released competing budget documents. The rest of the General Assembly and the taxpaying public learned […] The post State budget stalemate boosts transparency first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
Daughter charged with killing her 74-year-old mother on Fourth of July in Kernersville
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A daughter has been accused of killing her mother on the Fourth of July and is now in custody, according to the Kernersville Police Department. At around 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, officers came to a home on the 7400 block of Buckview Court after getting a report of a domestic disturbance. […]
VIDEO: Someone Thought Cam Newton Was Jay-Z, And The Former NFL Quarterback Was Not Happy About It
Cam Newton was not having it after a fan mistakenly identified him as Jay-Z. The former Carolina Panthers star had stepped out for some entertainment when he was approached by someone believing he was the hip-hop mogul. “Jay-Z bro, Jay-Z,” a male holding a camera said as Newton walked toward...
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat advisory in Triad counties, thunderstorm chances in the evening
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. for the Piedmont. Dangerously hot high temperatures will be in the upper-90s with heat indices between 105° and 107°. Please take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from this heat. Stay well hydrated and out of the direct […]
Pitt gripped in drought bullseye: Historically dry conditions raise concern
A dearth of April showers and less than half an inch of total recorded precipitation in June has made Pitt County a poster child for ongoing statewide drought conditions, an expert said. Rainfall totals in Pitt County from January-June are almost 7.82 inches below the norm, according to data provided by Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office. He said that North Carolina had a mostly wet winter but that precipitation was largely front-loaded in December and early January. ...
Farm Act signed into law
(The Center Square) – One of North Carolina’s No. 1 farming industries and its relationship to the state agriculture commissioner has some tweaks in the North Carolina Farm Act of 2024. The Senate bill was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, one of three signatures he affixed. Cooper also tried his hand with the veto stamp for the 99th time of his tenure on two pieces of legislation, one pertaining to speed limit of off-road vehicles and another related to tenants...
LifeStore CEO appointed as Chair of North Carolina Bankers Association
WEST JEFFERSON — The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) has announced its board of directors for the 2024-2025 term. Leading its new board, effective following the NCBA’s 128th Annual Meeting, will be incoming chairman Bob Washburn, Director, President and CEO for LifeStore Financial Group. NCBA shared, “With his extensive experience and strategic vision, we are confident that Bob will provide valuable insight and leadership as we continue to serve North Carolina’s banking community.” Washburn has served on the NCBA Board since 2019. He has also...
Six athletes with N.C. ties make cut to Paris Olympics
The U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials wrapped up in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday with a handful of athletes with North Carolina ties booking a ticket to Paris. Charlotte native Anna Cockrell finished second in the 400-meter hurdles in a time of 52.64 seconds. The Providence Day alumna, who also competed in the Tokyo Olympics, graduated from University of Southern California in 2019.
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