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North Carolina free from extreme drought
RALEIGH — North Carolina is free from extreme drought in the latest advisory issued by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) on Thursday, July 25. DMAC classified five counties in severe drought, 30 counties in moderate drought and 47 counties as abnormally dry. “Widespread, heavy rainfall has resulted in a one-category improvement across most of the state,” said Klaus Albertin, chair of the DMAC. “While the deficits from June and early July have not been completely erased, conditions have improved significantly. The rains...
Boy who died at Outer Banks is 5th NC beach death this month in menacing rip currents
The boy's death on Saturday at Corolla Beach is the fifth on the North Carolina coast just this month amid dangerous rip currents that have prompted more than 200 rescues. Two of the confirmed rip current deaths happened at the Outer Banks.
Report: More to be done to embrace, drive innovation economy
(The Center Square) – Although North Carolina’s economy is doing well and keeping pace with the rest of America, the state still needs to do more to “embrace and drive” innovation, according to a new report by the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. “Technology and innovation are key ingredients of a high-productivity, high-employment, high-income, growing economy,” Janet Cowell, chairwoman of the board, said in a statement. North...
From CPP: Dogwood warns HCA of potential violations of terms of Mission Health deal
Dogwood Health Trust notified the N.C. Attorney General’s office Tuesday morning that it plans to warn HCA about potential violations of the terms of HCA’s 2019 purchase agreement for the Asheville-based Mission Health hospital system, based on HCA’s annual report and the findings of an independent monitor.
Republicans want NC absentee ballots returned in the wrong envelopes to be rejected
The state Board of Elections on Monday rejected state and national Republicans’ challenges to rules for absentee ballots and voter ID. The Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee, the NC Republican Party, and a Pasquotank County voter want county boards of elections to reject absentee ballots if they arrive in the wrong envelope. […]
Population growth threatens native plant species, like Venus flytrap
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s population growth may be good for the state’s economy, but at the same time could spell trouble for endangered plant species such as the carnivorous Venus flytrap, according Julie Moore, chairwoman of the North Carolina Plant Conservation board. Some areas of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina are among the fastest-growing counties in the country, Moore told The Center Square. “That’s where most of...
N.C. fishermen fear ripple effects of right whale speed rule
— A long-standing conflict between for-hire charters and commercial fishermen and North Atlantic right whale conservation efforts is poised to intensify in the wake of a suggested rule change. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your feedback around what we can do...
Congressman Don Davis visits Greene County, presents checks
GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Congressman Don Davis presented checks on Monday for the SCRC’s inaugural State Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant Program. Ten projects received funding in North Carolina. Congressman Davis presented checks to four of them on Monday, including one to Snow Hill. Lenoir Community College received more than $250,000 for their aviation […]
Kevin Harvick Ready to Race in Window World 125 on Saturday Night at North Wilkesboro Speedway
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (July 30, 2024) – Kevin Harvick is ready to get back behind the wheel. The 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion may be retired from the upper echelons of motorsports, but he’ll be getting back to grassroots this Saturday at North Wilkesboro Speedway, piloting the No. 62 Late Model Stock Car in the zMAX CARS Tour Window World 125. Harvick began his racing career in late models before moving to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and eventually to the Cup Series, where he tallied 60 wins over his 23-year career.
NC A&T's endowment hits $200 million, now the highest of any public HBCU
GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has just reached another financial milestone. The historically black college's (HBCU) endowment sits at $202 million, according to a release from the university. This number sets NCA&T's endowment as the largest of any public HBCU, just behind Howard University,...
Mt. Mitchell Arts and Crafts Fair Returns to Burnsville
The Mt. Mitchell Arts and Crafts Fair is returning for its 67th year, bringing together local artistry and culture. This year’s event will take place on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can explore downtown Burnsville as it is transformed into a hub of handmade arts and crafts.
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