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North Carolina Weather Alert: Dangerous Heat and Severe Storms Ahead
Newport, NC – An excessive heat warning is in effect for North Carolina today, with temperatures forecasted to reach record or near-record highs of 95-100 degrees, and heat indices between 105-115 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, scattered strong thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon and evening, bringing threats of strong microburst winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding.
No NC court records online; that changes July 22; but suit claims wrongful arrests
ASHEVILLE - Need a court record? You'll have to go to the courthouse, pay for parking if you're driving, go through security, locate the record and pay for a copy. On July 22 that is set to change in Western North Carolina with the advent of eCourts, an online records system. “The eCourts...
Where candidates for North Carolina governor stand on hot-button education issues
Education has become a contentious topic this election season in North Carolina, with current Gov. Roy Cooper naming 2024 the year of public schools as Republican legislators funnel more taxpayer money into private schools through the Opportunity Scholarship. The governor plays an important role in the future of education in...
Patrick's First Warning Forecast: Falling temps, more flooding downpours
Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey's First Warning Forecast. The end is in sight! Our stretch of dangerously hot and muggy weather will be coming to an end, replaced by below-normal temperatures and above-normal rainfall. Tuesday will likely be our hottest feeling day of the week. Expect intense sunshine that will send...
WNC camp appeals license revocation by state officials after 12-year-old camper death
A high-end outdoor therapy camp is once again trying to stop the state from revoking its license by filing a petition with the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings on July 8, about eight days before its license is set to be taken after the death of a 12-year-old camper. Trails...
North Carolina GOP leaders, political scholars weigh in on impacts of assassination attempt
As the shockwaves of Sunday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump reverberate around the country -- and North Carolina -- local Republican Party leaders and political scholars are weighing in on how it may impact the 2024 Elections."I think he's going to use this for his benefit. Will Republicans take advantage of that? That's the big question I think," said Steve Bergstrom, former Chair of the Wake County GOP.Bergstrom said he believes Trump's supporters will be galvanized by the images that circulated in the wake of the attempted assassination, and that both Trump's response -- and the response of...
WCC students attend SkillsUSA national competition
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College (WCC) SkillsUSA students brought home two silver medals and 10 finished in the top 10 and seven in the top 20 in the nation from the 60th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), held in Atlanta, June 24-28. WCC was represented by 19 student competitors and 13 advisors. The students qualified to participate in the national competition by winning first-place gold medals in April at the statewide competition held in Greensboro. North Carolina was very well represented in...
Union Church spreads kindness through community service in its annual Serve Day
It was all about a day of service on Saturday. Volunteers from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina came together to do some community service. It's all a part of Union Church's annual Service Day.
Finding bargains means saving lives
Rummaging for a bargain at Pawsome Treasures allows for a bit of retail therapy while managing to leave inflation at the door. And purchases go to help a good cause — proceeds from the new Mount Airy thrift store are going to help offset costs of spay and neuter services as well as to help animal rescue and foster groups.
Pactiv Evergreen employee charged for shooting coworker, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man accused of shooting a coworker in Greensboro appeared in court Tuesday. Ricky Williams, 44 was issued a $500,000 bond. The district attorney said he's a danger because of previous felony convictions from the 1990s. He also has pending charges, unrelated to Monday's shooting. Greensboro...
Cumberland County home listings asked for less money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Cumberland County listed for $309,950 in June, down 2.7% from the previous month's $318,588, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price decreased 5.5% from $327,925. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for June 28-July 2
102 Forest Lake Drive, $570,000, Robert S Lebendiger and Ann Gryezan to Linda Edwards Stine. 7 Lennox St., $320,000, Lawrence Jarrell to Patrick and Paige Gerbic Living Trust. 12 S Lexington Ave., Unit 410, $950,000, James G Gibson and Jill R Gibson to Diana Fields Flintoff. 6 Woodcrest Road, $830,000,...
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