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Kill-on-Sight Orders Issued in Several States for Spotted Lanternflies
As spotted lanternflies continue to spread around the country, several states have issued kill-on-sight orders to prevent any further expansion of the invasive insect, writes Greg Atoms for 96.5 KVKI. Spotted lanternflies are still considered relatively new in the United States. Their first sighting was nine years ago and since...
New Madalina Cojocari reward up for grabs as cops hunt for suspect after teen disappeared more than two years ago
UP to $25,000 will go to anyone providing useful information leading to an arrest in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari after months of silence on the case. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced the reward for tips about the missing girl, now 13 years old, in a brief statement posted online […]
Shielded amber lights help protect wildlife
By Jennette’s Pier Staff Along the coastal Carolinas beach towns, parks and residential areas, there’s a building movement to reduce artificial lighting that negatively impacts wildlife. The North Carolina Aquariums are proud to be joining an ever-growing movement of migration to wildlife friendly lighting, which often shines an amber hue. In Nags Head, Jennette’s Pier […] The post Shielded amber lights help protect wildlife appeared first on The Coastland Times.
From the archives: When a Wilmington woman refused big offers from developers
A Wilmington woman had her Shangri-La on just over two acres of property. A dilapidated home built by her father decades ago, a small garden, chickens, cats and dogs. "That's why I don't want to leave. I'm satisfied," Margaret Washburn said. And no developer could convince her otherwise, no matter the payout. ...
‘We’re never out of the game’: Terry Sanford football goes on furious rally at Scotland
After a hectic Friday night of Week 2 football due to the disturbance of NC weather, Friday Night Lights turned into Saturday kickoffs after games were postponed. Terry Sanford travelled to Scotland High School for a highly-anticipated match, and the results showed after a combined 83-point showdown by both teams with the Bulldogs' halted comeback resulting in a 42-41 loss to the Fighting Scots. ...
Odd Fellows parade the streets.
A good time was had by all, but, 127 years later, so many questions…. who were the Odd Fellows lodge members in 1897? the officers?. what were the “entertainments of various kinds”?. which “Woodard’s warehouse”? The 1897 Sanborn maps of Wilson show Woodard Brothers Prize Houses on...
828 Scoreboard: Week 2 of high school football
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Here are the scores from Aug. 30, 2024, the second week of high school football in Western North Carolina. Asheville Christian Academy 39, Thomas Jefferson 34. Asheville School 42, Christ Church Episcopal 0. Watauaga 56, Avery County 7. Knoxville Catholic 19, Brevard 14. Cherokee 19,...
In North Carolina, the math for a supermajority may come down to one
DAVIDSON, N.C. — This fall, as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of state legislatures across the country, much of the attention has focused on states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona, where one or two seats could tip the balance. But in a handful of states, the legislature is...
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers and storms for Labor Day; Coastal showers follow this week
As we head into the afternoon and evening hours, showers and storms will be isolated for most of ENC. Any showers and storms we see will not cause significant flooding, but additional rainfall amounts will range from 0.25-0.50″ an inch. The severe risk will remain low for most of the area, but a few rumbles of thunder and lightning are still possible, but that will be isolated in locations. Once the rain and storms move out, clearing conditions will develop Tuesday for most inland areas, but clouds and passing showers along the coast throughout the week, thanks to the front stalling out along the Outer Banks region. Another thing you will begin to notice will be drier air sinking in and breezy conditions from the north-northeast. Sustained winds will be from 10-20 mph and gusts up to 25-35 mph. A few locations could approach nearly 40 mph, but that again will be isolated in locations. As we go later in the week and into the upcoming weekend, another system will bring another round of showers to the area, but most will be non-severe. Temperatures will be in the lower to mid-80s and lows in the mid-60s, feeling comfortable by mid-week with a dip in the humidity before increasing again by the weekend.
High school football: Cabell, Holley lead Conley rout
D.H. Conley’s Samari Cabell-to-Christian Holley connection wasted little time. The Vikings’ quarterback and wide receiver accounted for three touchdowns in the first eight minutes Friday in a 42-12 victory over Washington in Hollywood Crossroads. The game was what D.H. Conley needed to rebound following a one-possession defeat in Wilmington against Laney to start the season a week ago. ...
RFK Jr. sues to be removed from North Carolina’s ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections over its decision to keep him on the state’s ballot. The lawsuit filed Friday says forcing Kennedy to remain on the ballot violates his First Amendment rights. The state Board of Elections voted along party lines Thursday to keep Kennedy’s name on […]
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