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Jim’s First Alert Forecast: One last rainy day Friday; Weekend looking much better
A Flood Watch remains in effect for counties south of highway 264 on Friday. Another 1-2″ of rain is likely on Friday with pockets of flash flooding again possible for a few areas. If you encounter any flooded roadway, always remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”. We will...
New coalition launches in bid to pressure HCA to sell Mission Health System
For months, Western North Carolina elected officials, health care professionals and others have been calling for HCA Healthcare, the country’s largest for-profit hospital company, to sell Asheville-based Mission Health System amid a torrent of lawsuits, patient complaints and even a federal inquiry. Now, a new group is escalating those...
An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
Police suicides are a growing crisis across the country, including NC
“We have a crisis on our hands. A global health crisis.”. That’s what Fonda Bryant, mental health/suicide prevention advocate and founder/CEO of Wellness Action Recovery, Inc., told Carolina Journal in a recent phone interview about the suicide rate among law enforcement across the country, including here in North Carolina.
Court dismisses case challenging PFAS health advisory
The U.S. Court of Appeals this week dismissed a chemical company’s claim that the health advisory the Environmental Protection Agency issued in June 2022 for certain man-made chemicals found in drinking water was “unlawful and should be vacated.”. The 3rd Circuit three-judge panel in Philadelphia heard the argument...
Atlantic Beach receives final FEMA flood map update, effective 2025
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — Town officials have officially received the Letter of Final Determination from FEMA regarding the preliminary flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels in Atlantic Beach. These panels are set to go into effect on January 17, 2025. The Carteret County IT Department/GIS Division has created...
Fatal crash in Winterville claims life of Michigan man
WINTERVILLE, Pitt County NC — Police in Winterville are currently investigating a vehicle versus motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a 40-year-old man Wednesday night. The department tells us the collision happened on July 24 at 8:50 pm at the intersection of Highway 11 and Central Park...
Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department sets fried shrimp fundraiser
The Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fried shrimp fundraising lunch and dinner on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the station, located at 25 Oyster Creek Road. Fried shrimp, buttered potatoes, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and ice tea will be available for eat in or take-out. Plates are […] The post Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department sets fried shrimp fundraiser appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Peach House Vernon Ave to close July 25th, new location at Lenoir Crossing opens soon
The popular local eatery Peach House is set to expand with a second location at Lenoir Crossing on Airport Road, near the hospital in Kinston. The current location at 412 W. Vernon Avenue will close tomorrow, July 25, 2024, as the business prepares to transition to the new site. Joni...
Avelo Airlines announces expansion at Wilmington International Airport
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Avelo Airlines has unveiled plans for the largest expansion in its history, announcing exclusive nonstop service from Wilmington International Airport to Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport and Hartford’s Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. The flights are set to launch this...
Watauga High among schools statewide to offer drone technology courses
Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy are among more than 60 high schools across the state that will offer drone technology courses in their CTE departments. Students will study the fundamentals of drones, legal requirements, simulations, drone flight training, mapping and more, according to the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI).
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