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Travel insurance could save thousands for vacationers with emergencies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Imagine suffering a medical emergency abroad and being on the hook for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to get home. That is the reality in two recent cases where women from the Carolinas have required medical air transport to return to the U.S.
NC History Theater presents brand-new musical “Bushwhackers”
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Experience a piece of North Carolina history come alive with “Bushwhackers,” a captivating new musical presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Set against the backdrop of Civil War-era New Bern, NC, “Bushwhackers” chronicles the remarkable tale of Keith and Malinda Blalock. Living...
SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive
State Employees’ Credit Union has announced its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help teachers and students get the items they need for the upcoming school year. In its sixth year to provide collection sites for the event, SECU is accepting donations at its statewide network of 275 branches now through Aug. 9. Wish list items include paper of all […] The post SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Senior North Carolina House budget writer Saine says he'll leave legislature next month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House announced his resignation Monday, further thinning out the veteran GOP governance team next year when combined with the upcoming departure of Speaker Tim Moore. Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County filed his resignation letter Monday afternoon after confirming earlier in the day that he would step down from his 97th House District seat, effective Aug. 12. Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber’s ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly. He became a chairman...
Team’s state-tournament performance pleases Herring
LOCKWOOD FOLLY — Season-ending losses are painful in the moment, but should not overshadow an otherwise successful campaign on the baseball diamond. Solemn players with sweat-stained faces listened as head North Duplin baseball coach Blake Herring delivered that heartfelt — and emotional — message. The Rebels bounced...
NC Judge Overseeing ACC Cases To Retire
The North Carolina judge who has been overseeing the ACC court cases has announced his retirement, effective January 2025. Judge Louis Bledsoe III has been the judge in the ACC lawsuits against conference members Florida State and Clemson. The ACC is suing both schools for breach of contract. Both schools have filed lawsuits in their home states to try to get out of their contracts with the conference.
Man wielding ax charged with kidnapping, assault in Randolph County, deputies say
TRINITY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is in custody after allegedly arming himself with an ax during a disturbance, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says. According to a report, on Saturday, RCSO responded to an armed person at a house on Hunters Woods Drive and allegedly found Bobby Lee Hall, 48, of Trinity, armed with […]
Exclusive: A book-themed cocktail bar is coming to West Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Dive into a good book with a craft cocktail in hand at a new bar due to open this summer in West Asheville. In late-August, Character Study will debut at 797 Haywood Road, the former location of Alley Cat Social Club. ...
Davidson County Democratic Party opens new headquarters
The Davidson County Democratic Party is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new headquarters located at 239 E. Center Street, Lexington, NC. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We warmly invite the community to join us in celebrating this milestone.
Two Rowan County detention center officers charged after supplying tobacco to inmate
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Two Rowan County detention center officers accused of supplying an inmate with tobacco are now facing charges, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. An investigation was launched into the suspicious activity earlier this year and on July 9th, contraband that included cigarettes and dipping tobacco were […]
Crews respond to two-vehicle wreck on 15-501
On Monday, authorities responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 15-501 outside of Aberdeen. A Ford pickup truck and a Chevrolet pickup truck crashed on Highway 15-501 and Heflin Road around 8:30 a.m., just south of Legacy Golf Links. Both trucks were off the road, and motorists were rerouted around...
Lenoir Resident Wins $150,000 Powerball Prize Using Family Dates
LENOIR, NC – Brittany Hitchcock, a resident of Lenoir, struck gold with her Powerball numbers, winning $150,000 in Wednesday night’s draw. Hitchcock has long used family birthdays and anniversaries to…
Four players drop from boys soccer all-star game, one from girls game
Some of the players on the field for the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association East-West All-Star Soccer games on Tuesday will be different than previously announced. The NCCA announced on Sunday evening that five players have dropped from the game, and some of them will not be replaced. Only one girls...
Raleigh man wins $25k per year for life prize
On Monday, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that a Raleigh man won a $25,000 per year for life prize playing the lottery. According to lottery officials, Raleigh resident Shannon Murphy purchased a $2 “Lucky for Life” ticket at the Food Lion on Leesville Road in Raleigh and matched all five white balls during the June 27 drawing.
Traffic sign in Monroe hacked, changed to offensive message
MONROE, N.C. — A traffic sign in Monroe that had signaled to drivers the road was closed for a few weeks appears to have been hacked. According to a WCNC Charlotte viewer who sent in a picture of the incorrect sign, the messaging changed on Sunday. The message reads "Hillary you missed," seemingly referring to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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