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Community Briefs: License checkpoint scheduled Friday
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office will host a multi-agency license checking station starting Friday, Sept. 6. Officials say the operation’s goal is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths that contribute to impaired driving and other hazardous motor vehicle offenses. Prayer service, block party planned Crossroad Street Ministry will hold a North Carolina Day of Prayer service from 11 a.m. to […] The post Community Briefs: License checkpoint scheduled Friday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Duke football overcame injuries, mistakes for double-overtime victory at Northwestern. Here's how
For just the second time in nearly 70 years, Duke football is off to a 2-0 start for the third consecutive season. The Blue Devils overcame injuries, miscues and a brief interruption by a rabbit Friday at Northwestern to earn a 26-20 double-overtime win on a wild night outside Chicago. The win gives Duke...
Counties with the lowest home prices in North Carolina
The real estate market may be booming across the country, but in North Carolina, not all regions are seeing skyrocketing home prices. While low interest rates and increased demand are pushing up housing costs in many areas, several counties in North Carolina still offer incredibly affordable homeownership opportunities.
NCAA Football: Duke at Northwestern
Sep 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Eli Pancol (4) catches a touchdown pass as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Braden Turner (9) defends him during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
City greets Trusted Elections Tour
Voting might seem easy — but actually can be a complicated process, based on discussion during a North Carolina Trusted Elections Tour meeting in Mount Airy. The tour involves a series of 27 town hall sessions being held across the state, with Mount Airy getting its turn Wednesday night. About 30 people gathered in council chambers at the Municipal Building to hear a five-member panel of local elections officials and...
Proposals to reject federal funding for NC public schools would lead to disaster
Every student has the right to a high-quality education and to learn in an environment that helps them thrive. An equitably resourced public education system is the cornerstone of a strong society and produces many health, social, and economic benefits for all of us. For two groups of students facing additional barriers to education equity—students with disabilities […]
Key dates and deadlines for North Carolina's general election
Election season and here and North Carolina, a key battleground state, has one of the longest voting windows in the nation.Absentee voting marks the start of voting in North Carolina for the Nov. 5 election.In North Carolina, any eligible voter can request, receive, and vote an absentee ballot by mail. Find more information at Vote By Mail.Here are some key dates and deadlines to know for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:Important Note: Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.Oct. 11: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.). Voter registration FAQOct. 17: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.Oct. 29: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).Nov. 2: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).Nov. 5: General Election DayNov. 5: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).RELATED STORIESEarly voting options grow in popularity nationwideTwo months until Election Day, Republicans, Democrats make play for North CarolinaBoard of Elections opens investigation into voter registration forms found on Raleigh sidewalkNOTE: Video is from a previous report.
More than $115 million in unclaimed money returned to rightful owners, NC State Treasurer says
For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina broke the record for returning unclaimed money.According to the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) put over $115 million back into the pockets of the rightful owners."We were able to have another record year in receipts and claims paid thanks to our dedicated team of professionals," said UPD Deputy Treasurer Allen Martin.Money that has become undeliverable for a variety of reasons is safeguarded at the department until the rightful owners can claim it. Right now, there is more than a billion dollars waiting to be claimed.Since...
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