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ENC farmers markets thankful for rain
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Some farmers markets across Eastern North Carolina are feeling the summer heat’s impacts on their crops. They are thankful for the rain that fell on those crops Saturday after little to no rain over the past week. “We absolutely love the rain, we do not only do our produce, we do […]
Politics Monday: Are recent national headlines impacting the presidential campaign in NC?
Over the last month or so, the 2024 political season has kicked into another gear. The Supreme Court continued to hand down decisions that could have a massive impact on how our society and democracy operate. These include decisions on the power of regulatory agencies, the fallout from the Jan. 6 insurrection and the extent of presidential immunity.
Newns appointed to State Emergency Response Commission
Mary Beth Newns, Currituck County Emergency Management director, was appointed on June 10, 2024 by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to serve on the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). Newns has worked for Currituck County for 22 years and has served as Emergency Management director since January 2010. The State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) acts […] The post Newns appointed to State Emergency Response Commission appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Vaping regulations, DMV changes among bills signed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills Wednesday that include the creation of a new registry for vaping products and a slew of changes related to transportation laws and the state DMV.
Rose graduate receives honor in Artistic Discovery Contest
Nathan J. Varney of Greenville has earned second place in the North Carolina 1st Congressional District Artistic Discovery Contest. Varney, who graduated from J.H. Rose High School last month, took second place with his piece, “Bamboo forester.” The work was chosen by the judges for the artist’s medium of ink and the expert use of a forced perspective. “Nathan is a shining example of the remarkable artistic talent in eastern...
Wildlife Commission announces 2024 wild turkey harvest total
RALEIGH — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters recorded 24,074 birds harvested statewide in 2024, including 2,372 birds taken during the youth season. Hunters harvested 15 fewer turkeys than last year’s record total, making the 2024 Spring Turkey season the second-highest year on record. Both the Mountain and Coastal ecoregions reported increases in harvest numbers compared to the 2023 season, particularly in the Coastal region. “Turkey hunting continues to be very popular in North...
Filing for municipal office has started in Stanly County
The first day of filing for municipal office saw many familiar names. Martha Sue Hall filed for reelection as an Albemarle council member at-large. In Badin, incumbent council member at-large W. Demar Hutley filed, as did newcomer Gary Rife. In New London, it was Bill Peak seeking another term on the council as a commissioner […] The post Filing for municipal office has started in Stanly County appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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