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Ask the Meteorologist: What was that upside-down rainbow in the sky?🌈
You may have seen what looked like an upside-down rainbow in the sky over the weekend. Tereza Gallineau sent us this incredible picture. Gallineau said she and her kids saw it on Sunday around 12:45 p.m. in Wendell Falls. This is called a 'circumhorizontal arc.'. According to the International Cloud...
NC Health News wins 20 awards in annual state press contest
NC Health News has been lauded with an organization-record 20 awards in the annual North Carolina Press Association editorial contest, including five first place wins. The state press association honored work published from March 2023 to March 2024. NC Health News was judged among its peers in the online-only category.
Duke Energy rolls out new pilot program with incentives for home solar
Duke Energy has enrolled more than 1,300 customers in North Carolina in a new pilot program that is designed to make a home solar plus battery system more affordable. The PowerPair pilot initiative is a ... Read More » The post Duke Energy rolls out new pilot program with incentives for home solar appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Home solar panel retrofit fails for years, drains money from NC couple until Troubleshooter steps in
Imagine shelling out more than $60,000 to go solar, but after a few years never seeing any savings.That's exactly what happened for ABC11 viewers Robert and Leatha Batts."It's been very stressful, very stressful," Leatha said.The Batts signed a contract with Sunpro Solar in 2020 to install solar panels and two batteries at their home near Goldsboro. The total price for the system was more than $60,000."It was supposed to be a whole home battery backup system, whereas the panels would generate the energy and we would be able to store the energy as well with the batteries," Robert said.Unfortunately, there...
No bond for kidnapping suspect who allegedly tried to bribe her way out of jail | WSOC-TV
‘Devastating’: NC drivers warned as child, pets die in hot cars; arrests made in Wake, Harnett Counties
We’ve seen triple digit temperatures this summer in central North Carolina. In one study from San Jose University, car temperatures can climb almost 20 degrees in 10 minutes from just 95 degrees to 114 degrees.
Mark Robinson blasts Democrats for DC anti-Israel protest ahead of Trump rally
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson slammed Democrats after anti-Israel demonstrations erupted in Washington, D.C., and as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in his state on Wednesday. Thousands of pro-Palestinians gathered in the nation’s capital on Wednesday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s address to Congress. Videos shared on social media showed demonstrators […]
State report details allegations of errors, mismanagement at nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor
A nonprofit group that was organized and operated by the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson may have made invalid claims for federal funding, according to state documents alleging a range of record-keeping, bookkeeping and monitoring violations. Yolanda Hill, the second lady of North Carolina, announced in April that she...
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency touts affordable housing successes
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is reporting that it has spent $51.2 million to build 752 new low-income rental units in the aftermath of hurricanes Matthew and Florence, as well as areas damaged by Tropical Storm Fred. Another 1,430 such rental units are planned to increase the availability of safe, affordable housing in […]
IBMA Reveals 2024 Industry Awards and Momentum Awards Nominees
The International Bluegrass Music Association has revealed the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented at the upcoming IBMA World of Bluegrass conference, slated for Sept. 24-28 in Raleigh, North Carolina.Molly Tuttle, Authentic Unlimited, Billy Strings & Sister Sadie Lead IBMA Awards Nominees The IBMA Industry Awards, which honor outstanding work in various disciplines including broadcasting, live events, graphic design, writing, photography, songwriting and sound engineering, will be awarded on Sept. 26, while the Momentum Awards, which recognize musicians and industry professionals who are offering considerable contributions to, or are having a significant...
Raleigh woman charged with falsifying vet records to receive pet insurance
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh woman is facing a felony charge in connection with a fraud scheme involving pet insurance. Laura Jacquellen Toole, 25, is charged with one count of insurance fraud. A warrant for her arrest was issued on July 11 and she was released on a $10,000 unsecured bond, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Wake County Salvation Army volunteers hand out fans to those in need
Volunteers with the Salvation Army in Wake County passed out 150 box fans to people in the community at their Raleigh location off Capitol Boulevard.Drivers lined up in the parking lot of the building an hour ahead of Wednesday's giveaway. Most people in line waiting were seniors, including Rebecca Lasane.She describes this summer heat as miserable. "This has been the hottest summer I believe I have ever seen. It has really been hot. It seems to be okay early in the morning. But about 11:00, you better start fanning."Lasane was the second person in line for a fan. "I'm gonna...
Raleigh man arrested, charged with shooting person in the foot Tuesday in Wake Forest
A Raleigh man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Tuesday night in Wake Forest. Terrell Larry Crudup, 38, of Raleigh, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a weapon in the city. Tuesday just before 11 p.m., Wake Forest Police responded to a...
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