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A rainy week is ahead for the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Some much-needed moderate to heavy rainfall continues to fall in portions of the Triad this evening. Isolated flooding and damaging wind will be possible with any storms that form. Watch out for standing water on the roadways and remember to never drive through flooded roads. Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible through the […]
Alcohol monitoring for some NC parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Recently passed legislation encourages North Carolina residents to get moving on trail systems across the Tar Heel state. The third Saturday in October will be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day, thanks to the N.C. General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. ...
Adam Thielen talks about Panthers’ WR corps entering 2024 season
Adam Thielen wasn’t a part of the most effective wide receiver room in his first season with the Carolina Panthers. But there’s quite a bit of optimism for the group in Season No. 2. The 11th-year veteran recently appeared on an episode of The Insiders, where he talked about Carolina’s revamped offense heading into the 2024 campaign. And while that unit has brought in a few fresh faces at the wideout position, Thielen believes that some of the familiar ones will bring a new feel this time around. “Yeah, it’s been a really exciting offseason to see those guys go to work,” Thielen...
3 things that I am intrigued by with regards to ACC Kickoff
Three things that I am intrigued by with regards to ACC Kickoff. The 2024 version of the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff will be held at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. from Monday to Thursday of this upcoming week. Florida State will take the main stage and participate...
Flight attendant union and American Airlines reach tentative contract agreement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines reached a tentative contract agreement Friday after a final week of bargaining. According to a news release, the tentative agreement will be presented to the APFA Board of Directors and Executive Committee for review. “Our latest...
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
These grocery store items have gone down in price. Here's why
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is some good news for consumers who are asking where’s the money. According to Consumer Affairs, prices of common grocery items have largely fallen or remained stable in the first half of the year. Consumer Affairs says the items with the biggest drops were,...
From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told North Carolina Democrats on Saturday that elections were “not about rewarding you for what you have done,” but “about what you’re going to do next.” As Pelosi blasted former President Donald Trump — addressing him just as “what’s his name” — and Republicans, she lauded the state’s […] The post Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’ appeared first on NC Newsline.
Businessman: Vaping Being Taking Over by Big Tobacco
North Carolina – What started as an education bill in the state legislature was recently passed and signed into law by the governor but has little to do with education. Instead, it concerns the regulation of tobacco products, more specifically vaping products. “There is a huge public ‘fire storm’...
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