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Debby’s rain brings major drought improvement to western Carolinas
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Drought improvements are shown from the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released across the western Carolinas. Drought monitor changes from a week ago show, parts of Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties no longer under ‘Abnormally Dry’ conditions. In North Carolina, parts of Henderson, Polk and Rutherford counties are no longer within ‘Abnormally Dry’ conditions. Portions of Laurens and Newberry counties have gone from ‘Moderate Drought to ‘Abnormally Dry’.
New Bern eye surgeon bolsters state Supreme Court case against CON
Lawyers for a New Bern eye surgeon believe the state Supreme Court's June ruling in a Kinston case supports the surgeon's challenge against North Carolina's certificate-of-need health care restrictions. Dr. Jay Singleton is urging the state's high court to overturn lower court rulings that rejected his challenge of CON law...
Community forums lay groundwork for SCC’s new college strategic plan
Through a series of listening forums, Sandhills Community College (SCC) called on the community in April to gather insight to guide the college’s new four-year strategic plan. The forums spanned five weeks with eleven events across two counties. Approximately 285 community members participated, sharing their input on how Sandhills...
Mystery Russian-made helicopter landing in NC community causes a stir; deployed troops were ‘not terrorists’
A gray MI-17 helicopter variant with several troops aboard landed in a North Carolina field near the intersection of N.C. 109 and Old Thayer Mill Road, about six miles northwest of Troy.
Council chooses next Village Manager
Following a national search, the Pinehurst Village Council has selected Doug Willardson as the next Village Manager, effective Sept. 7. Willardson, currently the Assistant Village Manager of Administration with the Village, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, said the Village in a press release. A proven leader with a strong track record in municipal government, Willardson has served the Village of Pinehurst for the past three years.
NFL Players from E.E. Smith H.S. (Fayetteville, NC)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, NC. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. See where it ranks among other schools in the state here. NFL Players from E.E. Smith HS. Player Pos Teams...
North Carolina Zoo named ‘Best Zoo’ in the U.S.
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has claimed the top spot in a nationwide contest for “Best Zoo” in the United States. The North Carolina Zoo was first nominated in the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards in July 2024, with public voting open daily from July 3-31. Contest nominees were proposed and vetted by a panel of travel writers and tourism experts before a final voting selection was made by Newsweek editors.
Robeson County Sheriff’s Office crime investigators join case of missing Rowland woman
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County Sheriff’s Office crime investigators are now working with Fairmont police in the case of a missing Rowland woman, Sheriff’s Burnis Wilkins’ office said. Chelsea Jones, 33, was reported missing to Fairmont police on Sunday, but authorities determined that she was last seen around July 26-27 in the area […]
N.C. A&T Achieves Largest Endowment Of Any Public HBCU
GREENSBORO, NC – North Carolina A&T State University’s endowment hit $202 million this summer, the highest of any public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the country. That sum is about ten times larger than it was 15 years ago when the endowment stood at a more modest $20 million.
Reloaded No. 7 Chapel Hill stays hot, wins at Apex Friendship
APEX, N.C. — Some programs are just built to last. Chapel Hill volleyball is one of them. The No. 7 Tigers defeated host Apex Friendship in a 3-0 sweep on Thursday (25-12, 25-20, 25-20). Both teams also entered with wins over some of the top competitors in smaller classifications,...
Durham Police Release ‘Top Most Wanted’ For August 2024; Update On July 2024 Arrests
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department has released its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list for August 2024. Three of the ten suspects are already under arrest. The department is reaching out to the public and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. According to police, Durham’s...
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