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New study has people living in Duplin County alarmed by levels of chemicals in water
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A new study from the Cape Fear River Watch shows fish tissue samples from the Northeast Cape Fear River have PFO levels 20 times greater than some state requirements. These fish were taken from Kenansville. PFOs are a part of a group of forever chemicals known as PFAs that have […]
Muscadine Festival celebrates 20 years
The annual Muscadine Festival in Kenansville is scheduled for September 28. The day of wine that honors the special grape is being held at the Duplin Events Center located at 195 Fairgrounds Drive in Kenansville. Being in its twentieth year, the Muscadine Festival is one of the largest festivals in Duplin County and brings crowds from not only the surrounding towns, but from all up and down the east coast....
Nelson receives prestigious Bowl of Hygeia Award
Wallace Nelson, RPh, has been awarded the Bowl of Hygeia Award given by the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP). Established in 1958, the Bowl of Hygeia Award is sponsored by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations. The award recognizes one pharmacist from each state annually for their exceptional record of community leadership. NCAP Executive Director Penny Shelton praised Wallace, noting that he...
Donald Trump returns to North Carolina to speak at Fraternal Order of Police meeting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump is returning to the battleground state of North Carolina Friday to address a meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police as he tries to portray himself as tougher on crime than his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the campaign’s closing months.
$3.5 million allocated for violence intervention in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's Governor's Crime Commission voted Thursday to approve $3.5 million in grants for violence intervention programs across the state. The funding is expected to support programs including treatment courts, domestic violence intervention and behavioral health services. Recipients include community-based organizations, as well as hospitals and local governments.
Company on Missouri State Line Just Bought 85 Sonic Locations
Well, this is interesting. 85 Sonic locations were just purchased and none of them were in Missouri. However, Missouri is definitely a factor as the company behind the acquisition is quite literally right on the Missouri state line. I saw Restaurant Dive share the news of this big franchise purchase...
Key dates and deadlines for North Carolina's general election
Election season and here and North Carolina, a key battleground state, has one of the longest voting windows in the nation.Absentee voting marks the start of voting in North Carolina for the Nov. 5 election.In North Carolina, any eligible voter can request, receive, and vote an absentee ballot by mail. Find more information at Vote By Mail.Here are some key dates and deadlines to know for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:Important Note: Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.Oct. 11: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.). Voter registration FAQOct. 17: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.Oct. 29: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).Nov. 2: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).Nov. 5: General Election DayNov. 5: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).RELATED STORIESEarly voting options grow in popularity nationwideTwo months until Election Day, Republicans, Democrats make play for North CarolinaBoard of Elections opens investigation into voter registration forms found on Raleigh sidewalkNOTE: Video is from a previous report.
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