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Catawba singer makes it onto NBC's 'The Voice'
CATAWBA, N.C. — A Catawba singer made it onto NBC's "The Voice" after a rendition of Christina Eagle's "Wildflowers and Wild Horses." Coach Snoop Dogg added 23-year-old Christina Eagle to his team, hitting his button at the very end of her performance after dancing in his chair while hearing her sing.
As Florida braces for impact, Alabama National Guard brings relief to the Carolinas
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Members of the Alabama National Guard are reeling from the sights of Hurricane Helene’s destruction. Tech Sergeant Jessie Thomas with the Fatality Search and Recovery Team says his team arrived in Hickory, NC on Oct. 1. What they’ve experienced so far has been nothing short of devastating. “The way the water was […]
Residents of 25 western NC counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
The Division of Employment Security has announced that the 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Historic flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene destroyed parts of western North Carolina, leaving thousands of residents without homes and jobs. People unemployed as a direct […]
Harmful algae blooms found in Lake Norman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Harmful algae blooms have been found in lower Lake Norman, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services announced on Wednesday. The blooms were found by staff members who were investigating reports of possible green algae near the shoreline. Most of the blooms are safe, but some species of algae can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals, officials said. Kids and pets are more vulnerable to exposure.
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