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State Auditor Jessica Holmes, Democrats push back on criticism
State Auditor Jessica Holmes is punching back at critics, saying she was deserving of her appointment to the position and that she is the most qualified candidate to win the general election in November. In an interview with WRAL and in a series of news conferences this week, the Democrat...
Long wait times create DMV headaches; state officials say they need more employees
Headaches continue for Triangle drivers looking for an appointment at the DMV.Walk-ins are still seeing hours-long wait times at locations in Raleigh and Durham -- with most appointments booked up for months. Per the DMV website, the earliest available appointment in Wake, Durham or Orange County is currently in early December."It's just extremely frustrating. I mean, it takes so much time," said Chris Haines, a Clayton resident who tried walking in to the West Raleigh DMV on Avent Ferry Road on Friday.Haines said he waited for hours in Clayton on Thursday in an attempt to get his license renewed,. He's...
Animal shelters across the Carolinas packed with homeless dogs, cats
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Every animal shelter in the area is at capacity, bursting with adoptable dogs and cats or all ages, sizes and breeds. WCNC Charlotte is making an impact in the community by helping animals find their forever home through NBC's Clear the Shelters campaign. In Union...
Badin breaks ground on 14-acre park
Badin Town Council first talked with Alcoa about an idea for a 14-acre public park next to the lake decades ago, and over the summer park ground was officially broken to make that vision a reality. A small stage, a one-quarter mile walking trail, picnic shelters, restrooms, a youth playground and paved parking will round […] The post Badin breaks ground on 14-acre park appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Business owners celebrate long-awaited reopening
Whether one speaks English or Lao, the language of the heart is the same. Laotian immigrants Tho and Phoudone Naovarath, speak well of their Stanly County community. “We have a good business, and my children have good schools,” said Phoudone. The Naovaraths have shared their hearts along the way by offering good food to all […] The post Business owners celebrate long-awaited reopening appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Man charged with indecent liberties in Alamance County after helping child run away from home, documents say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been arrested for his alleged crimes with a minor, Alamance County court documents say. Taevon Odell Thomas, 24, of Greensboro, was arrested by the Burlington Police Department on Saturday and charged with one count of felony indecent liberties with a child and one count of misdemeanor contributing […]
Edmonds joins Alliance Insurance Services
A new agent has joined Alliance Insurance Services. Jeff Edmonds, who has more than 25 years in the industry, has joined the staff at Alliance. “Jeff is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill where he studied radio, television, and motion pictures, and played baseball,” the firm said in announcing his move. “He is married to his wife Deanna, and they have a daughter, Callie, and twin boys, Brady and Jacob.” ...
A Greensboro woman calls WFMY News 2 after dispute with HOA and plumbing bills
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Debra Richert wasn’t exactly sure what was going on. Almost every morning she would walk outside her townhome and notice water flowing down the street. “My water bill was not going up but water was going onto the road,” Richert said. The water was...
Tyshaun Goldston's three scores lift Randleman over Bunker Hill in 2A showdown
RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Randleman may have put the 2A West on notice. To make noise in the playoffs, you have to win games like their 35-21 victory against visiting Bunker Hill on Friday. The Tigers (3-0) mounted a huge lead, scoring three touchdowns on three long passes from John...
Greensboro city leaders say security falls short at Interactive Resource Center
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) —Greensboro city leaders are concerned about safety and the operations of the Interactive Resource Center. One month ago, the Greensboro City Council approved additional funding of $463,000 for the center. City leaders say after the IRC received that funding one month ago, they expected the center to have additional 24/7 security on site […]
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