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Blacks and Hispanics in North Carolina Earn Lower Wages than Whites
More than 1.5 million workers, or roughly 28% of North Carolina's workforce, earn less than $17 per hour, according to new data from Oxfam. Why it matters: This figure is notably higher than the national average of 23.2%, with Oxfam suggesting that North Carolina’s decision not to raise its minimum wage has contributed to the disparity.
Dense Fog Blankets East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Causing Hazardous Driving Conditions 9/2
Fog Advisory Issued as Visibility Plummets Across Region. [MORRISTOWN] — Issued by the National Weather Service at 12:32 AM EDT on September 2, 2024. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for portions of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as visibility drops to a quarter mile or less in many areas. The advisory, in effect until 9 AM EDT / 8 AM CDT this morning, warns drivers to exercise extreme caution as they navigate through the fog-affected regions.
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