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Michael Wood promoted to Stone Mountain State Park Superintendent
RALEIGH — A Wilkes County native has been named as the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park. Michael Wood, who grew up in Wilkes and previously worked for the state parks service in the same county, was tabbed for the post recently, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. He succeeds Jeff Jones, who retired earlier this year. Wood grew up in Hays and graduated from...
Governor Roy Cooper attends event in support of Kamala Harris
Governor Roy Cooper attended an event in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she works toward gaining the nomination for president in the Democratic Party.This comes as Cooper is being vetted as her potential vice presidential running mate.Last night we heard President Biden pledge his support for Harris.Happening now: Governor Roy Cooper taking the stage at Kamala Harris field office in downtown Raleigh — Comes as Cooper is being vetted by Harris campaign among top picks for potential VP pick #ncpol @ABC11_WTVD pic.twitter.com/WlgNESyaUq— Tom George (@TheTomGeorge) July 25, 2024 Among the group today will be students and young voters, who...
Illinois Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing North Carolina Teen
Green Oaks, IL – A 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was rescued from a Green Oaks residence, where she was allegedly held and abused. According to the United States Marshals Service, the missing girl was found on Prairie Ridge Road after an investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 24, detectives obtained a search warrant and apprehended Andrew W. Szech, 43, who was seen leaving the home with the victim.
Cooper: Wind power good for economy, environment
TYNER — Gov. Roy Cooper praised wind clean energy projects during a blade-signing ceremony at Apex Clean Energy’s Timbermill Wind project site Wednesday, saying they are necessary to stop global warming and good for the state’s economy. Cooper cited three reasons why he believes wind energy is good for North Carolina. “Number one is producing clean energy,” he said. “Number two is that they’ll serve as a massive tax base...
Flood Watch in effect for the Outer Banks on Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office has issued a Flood Watch for Thursday, July 25, that is in effect until midnight for all of Eastern North Carolina, including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop through late this evening. Rainfall rates of one...
State Health Plan, Aetna to set out on benefits road tour
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced that the State Health Plan and Aetna, the plan’s new third party administrator, will be hitting the road to meet with members about benefits and “enhanced programs” that will begin Jan. 1, 2025. Per a press release...
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