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Yeti or Not, Here They Come
Jerry Millwood and a group of friends were hunting on a ridge in the South Mountains when they heard a knock on a tree. The group stopped and took a knee, smelling the telltale stench of their intended target. “It’s decaying flesh with a little bit of skunk mixed in,”...
Severe storms knock out power to thousands of people across central North Carolina
Severe storms blew through central North Carolina, leaving several thousands without power.Power crews worked overnight to get this number down.According to the Duke Energy Outage Map Friday morning, nearly a thousand people were without power in Raleigh, along Glenwood Avenue inside the Beltline. A few hundred were also without power in Durham.It took several hours to get the power back up.On Thursday, the severe storms started around 1:30 p.m. in the ABC11 viewing area. However, they ramped up around 3 p.m. -- with thousands of lightning strikes reported in just 30 minutes around this time.Those severe storms brought heavy...
Recreational water advisory on the Roanoke River draws concern from Lake Gaston residents
State issues water advisory for Roanoke River after industrial fire. A recreational water advisory on the Roanoke River is drawing concern from people who live nearby on Lake Gaston. On July 6, crews battled an industrial fire at a chemical storage facility, which caused runoff water to pollute nearby water...
Several counties in ENC approved for state funding toward water projects
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper released his list of communities that will receive more than $253 million in grants for drinking water and wastewater projects. Several towns, cities and counties on the list reside in ENC. “Strong water and wastewater systems are vital for safe drinking water and economic development,” said Governor Cooper. […]
'Stakes couldn't be higher': Former Congressman David Price weighs in on Biden's bid for reelection
As a growing number of sitting Democrats call for President Biden to step aside in his bid for re-election over concerns about his fitness for office, a longtime Democratic Congressman from North Carolina is weighing in.David Price represented parts of the Triangle on Capitol Hill for more than 30 years, leaving office in 2022."I've been in politics a long, long time, and I've never seen a decision or more critical or important than this one," Price said about who the Democratic nominee will be in the fall.Though President Joe Biden has been clear that he intends to stay in the...
Softballer is first ever female from Rowan County to win NCHSAA Player of the Year
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A softball player from Rowan County who became the first-ever athlete in the area to be named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Player of the Year was honored this week. Emma Clark recently graduated from West Rowan High School and will head to Tennessee in the […]
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Deputies investigate shooting at Greenville Co. hotel
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An investigation is underway after one person was injured in a shooting early Friday morning in Greenville County. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called before 1:30 a.m. to the Baymont Inn and Suites at 31 Old Country Road. Deputies said the shooting occurred outside of the establishment. […]
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