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1 in 4 NC students chronically absent from school
One in four North Carolina students was "chronically absent" from school during the 2022-23 school year, state data show. This means hundreds of thousands of students missed at least 10% of the school year, or the equivalent of at least three and a half weeks of school.
Some rivers in eastern North Carolina continue to rise
Flood warnings remain in place for several areas of eastern North Carolina; the National Weather Service says some continue to rise, while water levels are starting to drop in other locations. The Tar River at Greenville is expected to crest at around 17 feet, moderate flood stage, on Friday and...
Harris to call for federal ban on price-gouging in Friday speech
Vice President Harris on Friday will outline a series of economic policy proposals as part of her presidential campaign, including a call for a federal ban on corporate price-gouging. Harris will deliver remarks in North Carolina, a battleground state where her campaign said she will focus on plans to lower...
Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
Boil water advisory issued in Town of Tryon
TRYON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Town of Tryon issued a boil water advisory on Wednesday in preparation for water line maintenance. Customers on Chestnut Street and Pacolet Street will experience low pressure or outages while the water maintenance goes on. They are advised to boil water as there is...
Interested in a free or reduced cost rain barrel? Read below!
Reduce Roof Runoff - Control the Rain on your Roof. Information below provided from RiverLink's website: https://riverlink.org/projects/reduce-roof-runoff/. Interested in a free or reduced cost rain barrel? Reduce Roof Runoff is a RiverLink project focused on reducing the large volume of roof runoff that enters our streams causing erosion, flooding, and pollution issues. In Buncombe County alone, rooftops shed 8.6 billion gallons of stormwater runoff every year! Funded by a 2024 Buncombe County Clean Water Grant, this project will reduce runoff by redirecting roof downspouts onto green space where water can soak into the ground and providing rain barrels at reduced or no cost.
Photos of Mauldin, South Carolina, crash show fire, people on roadside
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — Photos from a viewer showed a Wednesday evening crash with flames and people sitting on the side of the road. The crash happened after 5 p.m. on Fork Shoals Road, in Mauldin, near the Arden Woods subdivision. The person who took the photos said they...
New real estate guidelines reshape South Carolina homebuying process
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Big changes are coming to the real estate market, both nationwide and in South Carolina after a recent settlement with the National Association of Realtors is set to transform the way homes are bought and sold. For years, purchasing or selling a home in the state has following a traditional approach, […]
Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour Returns Sept. 14-15
The bi-annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour will return on September 14 and 15, from 12 pm to 5 pm on both days. During this event, the resident artists at Grovewood Village will open up their studios to the public, allowing visitors to gain insight into their creative process and view their most recent works. This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour.
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