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Several counties in ENC approved for state funding toward water projects
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper released his list of communities that will receive more than $253 million in grants for drinking water and wastewater projects. Several towns, cities and counties on the list reside in ENC. “Strong water and wastewater systems are vital for safe drinking water and economic development,” said Governor Cooper. […]
Softballer is first ever female from Rowan County to win NCHSAA Player of the Year
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A softball player from Rowan County who became the first-ever athlete in the area to be named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Player of the Year was honored this week. Emma Clark recently graduated from West Rowan High School and will head to Tennessee in the […]
City Council okays large pay raise for Minneapolis police officers
MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO WCCO) – The Minneapolis City Council voted to approve the contract for the Minneapolis Police Officers union in a 8-4 vote Thursday morning. The contract will increase wages for Minneapolis officers by nearly 22%. The deal has already been ratified by the union’s rank and file. The deal would add $9.2 million to the city’s budget starting next year.
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Minneapolis City Council Proposes Extending Eviction Notice Period to 30 Days to Aid Renters
Minneapolis City Council members are looking to give renters facing eviction a longer notice period before they must vacate their homes. Council Member Jason Chavez, Council President Elliott Payne, and Council Member Aurin Chowdhury are spearheading the change, introducing a notice of intent to extend the current 14-day pre-eviction notification period to 30 days. "We will officially begin the legislative process to amend the current 14-day pre-eviction notification to a 30-day pre-eviction notification," Chavez said, according to Jason Chavez - Minneapolis Ward 9.
Charlotte Car Theft Leads to Multicounty Chase, Suspects Arrested in Caldwell County
A multicounty car chase originating in Charlotte ended with the arrest of two individuals in Caldwell County early Wednesday morning. The high-speed pursuit, involving a vehicle reported stolen, spanned over several counties before coming to a close in Granite Falls. QCNews reported that the chase began at approximately 1:05 a.m. and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office deployed spike strips to halt the suspect vehicle twenty minutes later.
Waste Pro driver earns promotion after long drives
MONROE – Arica Allen has shone incredible drive at Waste Pro, recently earning a promotion to lead driver. Arica answered the call when the Charlotte-based company needed drivers in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she committed to a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division.
Police: Cyclist dead after apparent hit-and-run on Swannanoa River Road in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Police confirm they have identified and found the box truck. The Asheville Police Department confirms a male cyclist is dead following a hit-and-run wreck along Swannanoa River Road near the intersection with South Tunnel Road on Thursday, July 18. Investigators have closed off about...
'Assailants' using toy 'Orbeez-style' guns to target walkers in downtown Asheville, NC, police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A Western North Carolina police department released photos Thursday of "assailants" officers say are using "Orbeez-style" guns to target downtown pedestrians. Rick Rice with the Asheville Police Department said officers are asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals who used the toy water pellet guns...
Check out this new Shelby food truck
There's a new food truck in town, and it's bringing loaded baked potatoes packed with fresh ingredients and flavors. Matthew Swint Smith and Greg Steven Wilson were playing music and jamming together with some mutual friends last winter, when the two reconnected after first meeting in Boy Scouts when they were 8-years-old.
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