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N.C. museum has something for every baseball fan
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The North Carolina Baseball Museum, located at the Historic Flemming Stadium in Wilson, includes displays about the incredibly talented players hailing from the Old North Sate. The idea came about at a traditional Hot Stove banquet before the museum was built in 2002. To...
Records: Mecklenburg County led NC in juvenile drownings in 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - State records revealed that 37 people 18 years or younger drowned across North Carolina in 2023. Of those deaths, nearly half (18) were children five years old or younger. Eight of those were 1-year-olds. According to the records, Mecklenburg County had the most juvenile drowning deaths...
Nonprofit led by Mark Robinson's wife 'seriously deficient', state review says
A recently shuttered nonprofit operated by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson was "seriously deficient" in its operations, according to a state review examining how it carried out a federally funded meal program helping some childcare providers.A letter dated Wednesday from the state Department of Health and Human Services addressed to Balanced Nutrition Inc. owner Yolanda Hill and others gave the group two weeks to correct a myriad of shortcomings or regulators will propose they be disqualified from participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.The nonprofit also owes the state $24,400 that had been given...
It’s time for Duke Energy to support an electric grid that’s clean, affordable and reliable
When Winter Storm Elliott struck the Carolinas in late 2022, we all remember the havoc wrought by plunging temperatures and blackouts. Coal and gas plants froze up, leaving millions in the dark. Better transmission connections with our neighbors would have ensured access to energy even at the height of the storm, and now we’ve got […]
New rules on GenX, other forever chemical water pollution again delayed by NC commission
Earlier this month, Republicans on a state environmental commission once again declined to start the rulemaking process to keep "forever chemicals" like GenX out of groundwater and surface waters. The move prompted outrage from environmentalists and frustration from state regulators, who have been pushing for the new standards to match moves at the federal level to prevent the toxic manmade chemicals, formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), from entering the environment. ...
Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery
Despite the disproportionate public health and economic harms of COVID-19 on communities of color, the recovery from the pandemic was the most equitable in recent history. It was possible because of swift action by federal policymakers to drive public money to care for people and communities. It was possible because of decades of research and investment that allowed for […] The post Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Omnibus Bill adds to go cocktails and other changes to the NC ABC laws
Session Law 2024-41 (SB 527) was enacted on July 8th and made several changes to alcohol laws in North Carolina. Many are wondering if the recent signing of the Omnibus Bill by Governor Roy Cooper will boost local alcohol sales for restaurants and the ABC stores. Lexington recently benefited from...
With Roy Cooper on the shortlist, here is a list of vice presidents from North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. — By now, many North Carolinians are aware that Governor Roy Cooper's name has been identified as on the shortlist for Kamala Harris’ potential vice presidential running mate. In light of this news, the question is posed: "What has been North Carolina’s history with the position...
North Carolina system expands into 2 counties with new hospital, ASC
Construction is underway for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health's new community hospital in Wilmington, N.C., the Novant Scotts Hill Medical Center, according to a July 25 Star News Online report. The 250,000-square foot center will serve residents of northern New Hanover County and eastern Pender County. Construction is expected to be...
Havelock, Northeastern lead HSOT's preseason 252 area code rankings
HighSchoolOT has released its preseason rankings for the 252 area code early to HSOT Insiders. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes. Our 252 area code consists of these counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven,...
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