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North Carolina Museum of History closes for yearslong renovations
The North Carolina Museum of History is closing its doors.Located in Raleigh on E Edenton St, the museum is shutting down for a major renovation expected to last two to three years.According to the museum's website, the renovation will "usher a new era for the museum with reimagined exhibits and interactive experience" to get insights into the state's past.The third floor closed in early June, while the first and second floors will close Monday. The museum shop will be open until December 29 during regular hours.As construction continues, you can stay connected to virtual and in-person programs, newsletter updates and social media.SEE ALSO | Marbles museum renovations, expansion expected to be finished by 2026The project, with a little over $6 million in costs, will renovate and expand the Northwest section along South Blount Street.
3 North Carolina Cities Named Among The 'Hardest-Working' Cities In The U.S.
According to a recent study by WalletHub, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Durham have proven themselves to be among the hardest working cities in the country. Out of 116 cities analyzed, Raleigh ranked 23rd, Charlotte 24th, and Durham 46th, all placing within the top 50.
Triangle healthcare workers provide aid, comfort in western NC: 'Hard to wrap your head around'
Emergency nurse Megan McCormick is back in Raleigh after helping in western North Carolina for more than three days."It's just hard to wrap your head around what a natural disaster can do in such a short time to such a large amount of people," McCormick said of Hurricane Helene.McCormick was working at the emergency department at UNC Health Blue Ridge, where they were slammed with patients."There was nowhere else to go," McCormick said. "Several came in without shoes, without I.D., just very challenging, people to help to get resources to. But they were very appreciative of everything. Every volunteer, every...
Guns, mace, stun guns: Wake County schools again address safety after latest incidents
School safety is once again at the forefront following two incidents at Triangle schools in the past 48 hours.On Thursday afternoon at 3:45, administrators at South Garner High School alerted Garner Police of a report of a student with a loaded firearm. Authorities detained 18-year-old Rico Owens, who school officials said was found with a stolen, loaded handgun and narcotics. Authorities said they did not believe there was any further threat to the school, and nobody was injured.Owens was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on educational property, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of narcotics.On Friday,...
Donations continue ramping up one week after Helene ravages western NC
It's been one week since Helene brought torrential rain, tornadoes, and catastrophic flooding to North Carolina, and local efforts to get help to residents of Western North Carolina are ratcheting up. Hundreds of air drops carrying food, water, and more are taking place every day -- many originating in the Triangle."Every time we reach out and say, hey, we need some more volunteers, five more show up," said Anna Barson, a member of the volunteer organization Triangle Young Professional Civitan, and a volunteer coordinator for a major local drive.Anna said after seeing images of the damage last weekend she decided...
Morrisville National Guard help with search and rescue efforts in Fairview
One of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Helene is the small town of Fairview, southeast of Asheville.There, firefighters and Army National Guard members from the Triangle are on the ground, assisting with search and recovery efforts. This includes members of the Army National Guard 449th Combat Aviation Brigade based in Morrisville.Since the storm hit, rescue crews have been using sport utility vehicles to access those trapped in the mountains.The flag at the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department is at half-staff because they lost one of their own: firefighter Tony Garrison. He lost his life while attempting to make a rescue...
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