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An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
Winner in North Carolina Turns $50 Scratch-off Ticket into $1 Million
Winning the lottery is undoubtedly exciting, especially considering that players have a chance of securing six or even seven figure prizes by paying as little as a few bucks for a ticket. This is precisely the case of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Mebane, North Carolina, who recently bagged a million-dollar prize from a scratch-off ticket.
House, car fire on Tucker Street in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Fire crews say a house and a nearby car were on fire Wednesday night on Tucker Street in Burlington. Crews went inside the house to ensure everyone was out, and the fire was out within 15 minutes. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire...
Home turf — Golf course superintendent 40-year career drawing to close
SALISBURY — The love of agronomy began at an early age for Ron Bivins as he started mowing lawns at approximately 8 to 10, and in time made this his life-long career. Bivins has served as the superintendent of the golf course at The Country Club of Salisbury for 40 years and is working toward […] The post Home turf — Golf course superintendent 40-year career drawing to close appeared first on Salisbury Post.
'Disoriented' Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: 'Everyone Come In, the Baby Is Dead'
A North Carolina woman led police more than half a mile to her residence on foot before making the bizarre declaration of what had happened in the house because "God told her to." Police responding to reports of a suspicious individual in the 4 a.m. hour on Friday, July 19...
‘Burners’ comes to Denver: Firefighter offers fine cigars
DENVER – A firefighter with a passion for cigars has opened an artisanal cigar store in Denver. This is the second Burners Cigar Co. owned by Josh Johnson, a full-time Charlotte firefighter. His first store, which he’s owned for 13 years, is in Birkdale Village in Huntersville. The name “Burners” came from Johnson’s father and brother because he’d often say, “Let’s go burn one,” referring to smoking a cigar.
Sale of Park & Ride lot may free county from PART
County officials may be cautiously optimistic about the prospect of a final exit from the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) following the sale of one of the park and ride lots. Last week Mount Airy agreed to purchase the former park and ride lot at 1334 Carter Street in Mount Airy, attached to the Big Lots shopping center, consisting of more than 200 spaces for a price tag of $145,000, using funds from the state that had previously been allocated to the city. ...
Greensboro Police crack down on speeding along Lawndale Drive
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro Police said they've gotten several complaints of drivers going too fast down Lawndale Drive. Residents in the area say speeding has been a big problem over the years and they just want cars to slow down. Cammy Hodge is one of those residents. She's lived...
Data breach! How to protect your credit and identity
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After recent data breaches with companies like AT&T and Ticketmaster, consumers are looking for ways to keep their data and private information protected. Michael Bruemmer is the Vice President and Head of Experian Global Data Breach Resolution. He said data breaches are becoming more common. "For...
Cold front coming through Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — A cold front is going to come through the area before lunch tomorrow and bring drier weather back for the weekend. We will actually start drying a little earlier. We have an area of rain over the Piedmont this afternoon that will shift out of the area this evening, and our showers going forward […]
Wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson facing state probe after ‘serious deficiencies’ found in her non-profit
NCDHHS lists a number of deficiency claims against Yolanda Hill's non-profit, including record keeping, income eligibility, enrollment documentation, training, fiscal integrity, and verification of valid claims.
Court dismisses case challenging PFAS health advisory
The U.S. Court of Appeals this week dismissed a chemical company’s claim that the health advisory the Environmental Protection Agency issued in June 2022 for certain man-made chemicals found in drinking water was “unlawful and should be vacated.”. The 3rd Circuit three-judge panel in Philadelphia heard the argument...
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