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Well water test history must now be shared with home buyers
Residential property disclosure statements in North Carolina now include a question about testing for contaminants in private wells, thanks to work by the NIEHS-funded University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center and collaborators. The decision by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, effective July 1, requires sellers to indicate whether dwellings supplied by private well water have ever had the water supply tested for quality, quantity, and pressure and, if so, to provide the date of the test.
Antisemitism law backed by GOP majorities, Democratic governor
(The Center Square) – Defining in North Carolina law a working definition of antisemitism has been accomplished by Republican majorities in the General Assembly and signed into law by its Democratic governor. The SHALOM Act, as House Bill 942 is known, stands up to hate and leads “with our moral principles,” a definition used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. It includes “contemporary examples of antisemitism” as a tool and guide “for training, education, recognizing, and combating antisemitic hate crimes or discrimination and for tracking...
Davis named All-State Class 3A East Pitcher of Year
The North Carolina Softball Coaches Association has announced that South Brunswick rising senior Kina Davis is the Class 3A East Pitcher of the Year. This is the second consecutive year Davis has received the honor. This is the third time she has been named to the all-state team.
Fireworks, parades set for 4th of July celebrations in WNC
(WLOS) — Western North Carolina is ready to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, with several fireworks shows and parades on tap for this week. Below is a list of events scheduled for this holiday week. Asheville. Independence Day Block Party, sponsored by Ingles (July 4): This is an all-day...
Mushroom-infused chocolates recalled amid probe into illnesses; illness reported in NC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some hospitalizations.
Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
NCCU student crowned Miss North Carolina
North Carolina Central University sophomore Carrie Everett was crowned the 2024 Miss North Carolina on Saturday night at High Point Theatre. Everett, who is also Miss Johnston County, will represent the state at the upcoming Miss America pageant. During the competition on Saturday, Everett promoted her community service initiative, “We Need Equity to Build Communities” and performed “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going" from the musical “Dreamgirls.”
North Carolina man wins $1 million lottery prize with $10 scratch-off
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Irineo Cruz-Sanchez of Hurdle Mills tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. He bought his lucky Multiplier Mania ticket from the Efland Supermarket on U.S. 70 West in Efland. When Cruz-Sanchez arrived at lottery headquarters on June 21, he had a decision to make. He […]
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