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Top Republican leaving North Carolina House
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Republican Rep. Jason Saine, one of the most influential lawmakers who helped bring mobile sports betting to North Carolina, will resign from the General Assembly, according to WRAL. Saine, 50, was first elected to the North Carolina House in 2011. He won reelection six times during...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Piedmont Pit Stops: How North Carolina's wine industry emerged from the ashes of Big Tobacco
There was an error loading the media player. Behind wrought iron gates just off Highway 268 in Dobson, a winding road weaves through a lush, hilly landscape dotted with vines. It looks more like a European countryside than rural North Carolina. Ethan Brown, the winemaker here on Shelton Vineyards, says that’s not an unfair comparison.
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.
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