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Chapel Hill struggles to redevelop a toxic coal ash mound
This report was originally published by Inside Climate News. No dog parks. No golf. No soccer or football. No child care centers, apartments or homes. No community gardens unless they’re in raised beds. The list of forbidden uses on 10 contaminated acres containing 46,000 tons of coal ash in Chapel Hill is nearly as long as what […] The post Chapel Hill struggles to redevelop a toxic coal ash mound appeared first on NC Newsline.
See & Do: August to September 2024
Carrollock Farms, 6818 Kennebec Road, Willow Spring. Wedding and event venue Carrollock Farms hosts a festival for all ages with live music, bounce houses, craft vendors, food trucks, and plenty of community spirit. Invite family and friends to take in the picturesque setting of this former tobacco sharecropper farm. Candle-Making...
Report of missing child in Aberdeen deemed “unfounded”
A report of a missing child had first responders searching on the ground, and in the air, in the 300 block of North Sycamore Street on Tuesday morning. Members from the Aberdeen Police Department, Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, Moore County Sheriff’s Office, and Moore County Public Safety were on scene near the bridge over the creek close to Elm Street.
Job Alert: New Nordstrom Rack location in Raleigh seeking managers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Nordstrom Rack, the popular discount chain of the post Nordstrom Department store, is opening a second location in the Triangle. This one is located near Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Just this morning they posted a list of positions — all of them leadership roles....
Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months
Within weeks of the 2022 fall semester, three staff members at East Wake High reported fellow teacher James Rencher to East Wake Principal Stacey Alston, according to recently leaked emails and letters given exclusively to WRAL News. It would take 19 more months before law enforcement was notified. On Oct....
Moore County All-Stars become first team in region to play in Dixie Softball World Series
The 12-and-under Moore County Softball All-Stars are the first team from the region to ever play in the Dixie Softball World Series."I mean it really is a big deal," head coach Megan Jackson said.The team placed third in the district tournament and then finished second at states.All that is left is to travel to East Ouachita, Louisiana, for the World Series."From practice one I looked them in the eyes and I said 'Our goal is Louisiana at the end of July,'" Jackson said. "They all said OK!"The girls are on a mission to return to Moore County as champions."It's never happened so it would be like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Amelia Whitaker said.The Dixie Softball World Series is a double elimination tournament. Moore County will play its first game Saturday, July 27."I think it's just going to be fun like travelling with our team and experiencing all of this," Brynlee Jackson said.If you'd like to send a message of support or help fund the Moore County All-Stars, you can head to the team's Facebook for more details.
Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Town Hall Move, Downtown Streetscape, Parking Study
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed how the recent move of Town Hall to Main Street Plaza has gone. He also talked about a downtown streetscape project that is beginning to ramp up, as well as a parking study for downtown. He talked about upcoming events and more.
Cornerstone Building Brands Completes Acquisition Of Mueller Supply
Cary, NC - Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., manufacturer of exterior building products, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Mueller Supply Company Inc., a manufacturer of residential metal roofing and components and steel buildings in Texas and the Southwest. It was noted that the acquisition strengthens Cornerstone Buildings Brands’ presence...
NC Gov. Roy Cooper addresses potential VP nod
For the first time, we’re hearing from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper since his name was floated as a potential vice presidential nominee. He’s on the short list for the ticket with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Weather Warn Days are ahead for Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are Weather Warn Days for Western North Carolina. A stalled-out front will move back over the region, bringing torrential rain, with several additional inches of rainfall likely in areas. With the ground already saturated in some locations, flash flooding becomes more likely.
North Carolina man wins $240,760 lottery jackpot after buying $1 ticket at grocery store
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Scott Hill, of Davidson, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket Friday night and won a $240,760 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hill bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Harris Teeter Fuel on Griffith Street in Davidson. The odds of matching numbers on all five […]
Ask a Journalist: Do disability plates let you park anywhere, for free, without time limits?
Q: Several readers have asked what, exactly, the rules are when it comes to disability plates and placards, sometimes called ‘handicapped plates,’ in southeastern North Carolina. A: It’s complicated. There’s state law — which largely removes parking time limits for those drivers — and then there are different...
North Carolina City Has 300% More Juveniles Charged in Homicides in 2024
One North Carolina city is having quite some troubles with juveniles connected to homicides lately. A report from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has come out and the midyear crime stats are quite interesting. In general, crime overall is on the rise this year. Violent crimes specifically are up and causing a bit of frenzy in the city.
Dr. Margaret Noel, founder of MemoryCare, honored with NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine
ASHEVILLE - Dr. Margaret A. (Peggy) Noel was recently awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina's highest honors, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to her community and exemplary service within the state. Dr. Noel, a highly esteemed Geriatric Specialist with over 35 years of dedicated service, has been a cornerstone of health care in North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College and UNC School of Medicine, she completed her residency and...
Local student represents state at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
Christina Pappas of Wilson is one of 100 high school seniors attending American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation this week in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works. Pappas is one of two participants representing North Carolina as a “senator” at ALA Girls Nation. […] The post Local student represents state at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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