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West Nile Virus cases on the rise in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — Health officials with the State of North Carolina is reporting three cases of the West Nile Virus just this month, including one in Beaufort County. The virus is contracted from mosquitoes and the State Department of Health and Human Services is now investigating these cases. West Nile Virus is contracted from […]
Hickory Hollow Jerky Recalls Ready-To-Eat Jerky Products Due to Lack of Federal Inspection
Hickory Hollow Jerky, a company based in Eufaula, Alabama, is recalling approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without federal inspection. The recall, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), affects products sold in multiple states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and through internet sales.
Most NC residents are confident in election accuracy, according to a new poll
Most North Carolina residents are confident in the “safety, security, and integrity” of state elections, according to a new poll. About 80% of residents believe their votes were counted accurately in 2020, according to the survey of 1,000 people conducted by Catawba College and YouGov from Aug. 7-20. About 71% are confident in the integrity […]
Concerns grow over lack of EMS workers in Eastern North Carolina
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Across Eastern North Carolina, there’s growing concerns over the lack of EMS workers. The issue is affecting both volunteer and paid EMS workers, putting communities at risk. The shortage of workers is making it harder to respond to 911 calls. EMS Director of Lenoir County Murry Stroud said many rural […]
North Carolina, Delaware first in nation to begin voting
North Carolina is the first battleground state to begin the voting process, sending out absentee by mail ballots on Friday. Delaware is also first in the nation with a law of “60 days before Election Day.” The number of days ahead of the election to send out absentee by mail ballots in the other consensus battleground states is 50 in […] The post North Carolina, Delaware first in nation to begin voting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC landfill owner to pay for decades of pollution
An agreement has been reached between the Environmental Justice Community Action Network (EJCAN) and GFL, the owner of North Carolina’s largest landfill, addressing decades of pollution and environmental justice concerns in the predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood of Snow Hill in Roseboro. The agreement, filed in U.S. District Court...
Mass Layoffs Surge in North Carolina: Leading North American Manufacturer to Close Plant
The recent surge in mass layoff notices in North Carolina is undoubtedly concerning, especially as businesses like Tank Holding Corp. shut down operations due to ongoing challenges like COVID-19.
Elect Dante Pittman for stronger schools, community
Dante Pittman is better for House District 24 and for North Carolina than Rep. Ken Fontenot, and this is never clearer than when their respective positions on K-12 education are compared. The candidate profiles published in The Wilson Times reiterate the point and remind us why we should elect Mr. Pittman. Chiefly, he prioritizes public schools and recognizes that they […] The post Elect Dante Pittman for stronger schools, community first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina election board faces 5th lawsuit in 40 days
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s State Board of Elections was named Friday in a lawsuit for the fifth time in 40 days by a fourth different entity or group. A day after the panel cited logistical grounds for not removing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from the ballot, the former presidential candidate said the choice impeded his right to free speech. Ballot printing was well underway at the time of the board decision, with absentee by mail ballots set to go out Friday, starting...
Free Wawa coffee! Promotion runs through Sept. 15 for certain NJ customers
Wawa is giving out free coffee to certain customers in specific states, and New Jersey is one of them. The promotion is only good for about two weeks. It applies to coffee of any size. To mark the start of the school year, the convenience store chain is running the...
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