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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...
North Carolina Braces for Summer Storms and High Temperatures
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents can expect a typical summer day with temperatures rising into the mid-80s to around 90 degrees. However, a broken line of showers and storms will cross over the mountains by early afternoon, bringing the risk of isolated strong winds and heavy downpours. According...
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...
Kamala Harris vice president race narrows with Cooper, Whitmer out
(Reuters) -The list of candidates to run with Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic U.S. presidential nominee, narrowed on Monday, with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer both out.
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 […]
Titan Farms and Harris Teeter Launch 11th Annual Peaches with a Purpose Campaign; Chalmers Carr and Lori Anne Carr Comment
RIDGE SPRING, SC - Make way for the 11th annual Peaches with a Purpose campaign! Titan Farms has announced the launch of the campaign across all North Carolina Harris Teeter stores, donating a percentage of peach sales to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year, Titan Farms will contribute directly by donating a truckload of fresh peaches totaling 37,800 pounds.
‘Mission is failing’ on patient care, AG tells NC health officials weighing expansion request
This is a developing story and will be updated. North Carolina’s attorney general wants state health officials to deny Mission Hospital’s bid to add 26 more beds to the Asheville facility, according to a letter sent Monday and shared with BPR News. The AG’s office cited the need for increased competition in the region and the recent spate of complaints against Mission’s owner, HCA Healthcare.
Emergency personnel rescue injured hiker on Attic Window Trail
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN — Multiple agencies from Avery County, with assistance from neighboring counties, successfully executed a carryout of an injured female hiker on Saturday afternoon, July 27, from Attic Window Trail off Grandfather Mountain. More than 35 personnel, the vast majority of which were volunteers through area fire and rescue departments, entered the trail via the Grandfather attraction around 3 p.m. on Saturday, according to Avery County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Director Paul Buchanan. ...
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