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IRS encourages North Carolina taxpayers to do an end-of-summer tax checkup to avoid surprises next year
CHARLOTTE — The Internal Revenue Service encourages North Carolina taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time. While most taxpayers get a refund after filing their taxes, many also find they unexpectedly owe taxes. This can be due to a life or job change for which they did not make the necessary tax adjustment during the year. ...
Tourism grows in Bertie County
Bertie County’s initiative to increase tourism spending is working. The numbers are in and North Carolina hosted a record 43 million visitors in 2023. That number computes into record breaking revenue for the state and for Bertie County. Statewide tourist spending rose 6.9 percent to a record breaking $35.6 billion in 2023. The new annual report by Visit NC shows Bertie County contributed to that milestone. ...
NCDHHS to host suicide prevention webinar, highlighting resources
September is Suicide Prevention Month. It's a health issue that affect people across all socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.Over 1500 North Carolinians ages 10 and older died by suicide last year, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, making it the ninth leading cause of death in the state.Other unfortunate NC statistics are:Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between ages 10 and 40.For every suicide, there are two hospitalizations and eight emergency department visits for self-inflicted injuriesAccording to a press release, next week, NCDHHS is hosting a webinar to highlight prevention resources...
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...
VOTE: Gastonia, Shelby nominees for Week 3 high school football players, team of the week
Following a busy Week 3 of high school football in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties, here’s your opportunity to get in on the action. Vote for who you believe was tri-county football’s top offensive and defensive/special teams players, in addition to the best team from Week 1. ...
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