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FBI warns public of new, more sophisticated scam
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation Charlotte Field Office and U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western districts of North Carolina are warning people about a new, sophisticated scam. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) According to the FBI, the scammers call the victims...
NC House, Senate debate minor differences while neglecting urgent needs
North Carolina House and Senate Republican leaders both recently unveiled and passed their state budget proposals for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. And, as has so often been the case over the past decade-plus, the chief immediate result has been a period of intense and potentially destructive bickering. Despite broad agreement between the two sides to continue […] The post NC House, Senate debate minor differences while neglecting urgent needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Travelers expected to pack roads over the holiday
More than 2 million North Carolinians are expected to hit the road for the July 4 holiday, and authorities are urging them to think safety first. AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records nationally and in North Carolina during a nine-day holiday stretch that starts today and continues through July 7. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away...
The Hottest News of the Summer
OK, NC tourism! The state had a record $35.6 billion in visitor spending last year and saw 43 million visitors—the fifth highest in the country. High-flying news: RDU ranked No. 1 in passenger growth in 2023, up 22% over the previous year. Score for thrifty travelers: Raleigh ranks 13th...
Youth leading the way for environmental justice by championing native and rural voices
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation held a panel for their thirty-first annual council session following the theme Strengthening Environmental Justice through Community Empowerment on June 25. The youth panel had several guest speakers from North Carolina, Texas, Mexico, and Canada on the topic titled "A Conversation on the Generational Fight for Environmental Justice." This student and youth-led discussion gave voice to various young adult leaders who work between the engagement...
Election 2024: Flipping conventional wisdom through conservatives
(The Center Square) – Once true in close election races was engaged voters siding for Republicans and the less engaged could put Democrats over the top. Not so in 2024, says the North Carolina executive director for American Majority Action. Coupled with efficiency using campaign dollars, the nonprofit is on the ground running to get conservatives to vote early in his battleground state as well as Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin. ...
NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Fruit Tree Management Workshop
Bladen County, NC – The North Carolina Cooperative Extension is inviting local residents to a workshop on fruit tree management, led by Horticulture Agent Jacob Barber. This informative event aims to help residents manage their fruit trees to produce high-quality fruit. The workshop is scheduled for July 9, 2024,...
Celebrating America's birthday with local & area festivities
Family fun, food, games, live music and fireworks are all on tap for the July 4 holiday weekend festivities in Rutherford County and across the region. America's 248th birthday celebration will be observed in Rutherford County with special events in Ellenboro, Lake Lure and in Rutherfordton during the weekend. Neighboring towns and cities are also planning special events.
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