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Storm Alert Day with the risk of severe storms and flash flooding
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It is a CBS 17 Storm Team Alert Day as there’s an elevated risk of flash flooding and the risk of isolated strong storms on Thursday. Rain will come in waves throughout the day and will be heavy at times. Isolated flash flooding will be possible with heavy downpours.
Too few retailers check IDs when N.C. kids buy tobacco. That could jeopardize federal substance use treatment funds.
North Carolina is teetering on the edge of losing roughly $5.4 million in federal funds for combating the opioid epidemic and supporting substance use disorder treatment. If the state doesn’t slash youth tobacco access, it could forfeit funding. But North Carolina’s tobacco laws have made that difficult. To...
Educator, attorney to lead NC Mock Trial Program
The North Carolina Mock Trial Program has named named a veteran educator and licensed attorney from western North Carolina as its executive director. Smith, a resident of Arden, is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and practiced as a civil litigator in Charleston, S.C., in the 1990s. He earned an undergraduate from UNC Chapel Hill, a law degree from N.C. Central University and an masters in education from George Mason University. He served 14 years on the Hendersonville City Council. ...
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Every third Saturday in October will officially be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day thanks to the NC General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. North Carolina’s diverse muscle-powered trails — walking, cycling, running, paddling, climbing and equestrian trails — provide...
Permanent license suspension: NC is one of the harshest states for unlicensed drivers
Been putting off renewing your license? Need a replacement mailed? North Carolina drivers should be careful: A study shows that the state is one of the harshest in the country for unlicensed drivers. Atlanta law firm John Foy & Associates used data from the National Conference of State Legislatures to rank the 10...
Omnibus Bill adds to go cocktails and other changes to the NC ABC laws
Session Law 2024-41 (SB 527) was enacted on July 8th and made several changes to alcohol laws in North Carolina. Many are wondering if the recent signing of the Omnibus Bill by Governor Roy Cooper will boost local alcohol sales for restaurants and the ABC stores. Lexington recently benefited from...
Eastern NC woman scores big Cash 5 jackpot win
The North Carolina Education Lottery has announced a big win by a Pitt County woman. According to a news release from NCEL, a family vacation led Winterville resident Claudette Cox to play her grandchildren’s birthdays as her Cash 5 numbers, a decision that led to a $569,347 jackpot win. “We had just gone on vacation together […] The post Eastern NC woman scores big Cash 5 jackpot win appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Unexpected Danger: The Sudden Surge in Danger in This North Carolina City
A worrying reason has recently brought attention to North Carolina, a state well-known for its scenic beauty and vibrant towns. As per areavibes, Wadesboro, a little hamlet located in Anson County, has gained the unsavory title of being the most unsafe city in North Carolina. This article investigates the ongoing...
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