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The Triad’s in for a cloudy week!
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Clouds steadily increase overnight Sunday into Monday morning leaving us with mostly cloudy skies to start the work week. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s Monday morning with highs reaching the low 80s. A few rounds of rainfall and thunderstorms will be possible on Monday, so make sure to […]
NCHSAA head: No NIL deals for high schoolers
Because of a new state school board policy, talented high school student-athletes in North Carolina will have to wait till they reach the collegiate level before they can profit from deals using their name, image or likeness. That’s according to Que Tucker, commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, who was the guest speaker at the 9th annual Northeastern North Carolina High School Football Media Day, presented Friday by Elizabeth City State University’s WRVS FM 89.9 campus radio station. ...
Coastal North Carolina Prepares for Minor Flooding and Rain
Wilmington, NC – North Carolina residents can expect increased humidity and showers throughout the week. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a minor tidal flooding alert for areas along the lower Cape Fear River, with flooding anticipated during the late afternoon and early evening high tide. According...
What to know about paid parental leave laws in North Carolina
Paid family leave is still not mandated in North Carolina, but new laws across the country are expanding access to benefits for expecting and new parents. The big picture: The U.S. offers 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid family leave for some employees, but doesn't have a paid federal parental leave policy.
Partisan split on pushing HCA to sell Mission Health? NC, US legislative candidates
ASHEVILLE - A partisan split looks to be forming over a new effort to push the for-profit HCA to sell Mission Health to a nonprofit. All six Democratic incumbents or challengers for Buncombe County congressional or North Carolina General Assembly seats said they supported Reclaim Healthcare WNC. The coalition of doctors, elected officials...
Tryon Palace explores 14,000 years of indigenous history in Community Class series
A new educational initiative at Tryon Palace is shedding light on North Carolina's indigenous history. The program aims to provide a comprehensive look at pre-colonial and early colonial North Carolina from a Native American perspective. Nancy Strickland Chavis from UNC-Pembroke is curating the series. As a Native American historian and...
Bettors in North Carolina can legally wager on Olympic events
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina Lottery Commission has approved the Paris Olympics for betting opportunities in the state. Steve Bittenbender, an analyst with BetCarolina.com told WCNC Charlotte's anchor and reporter Jane Monreal that does not mean each sportsbook will carry it, though. "You'll want to take a look...
UNC virologist raises awareness of potential bird flu infections after rise in cases in Colorado
NC health officials closing monitoring latest strain of avian flu. Colorado continues to lead the nation in human infections of bird flu. Since 2022, 14 cases of bird flu in humans have been reported in the United States. Since April 1, four people have contracted the virus after exposure to dairy cows, while 10 cases since April 28, 2022, came after exposure to poultry. Colorado has 10 cases in total.
Harris campaign revitalizes young voters in North Carolina
As memes such as "coconut tree," and "brat summer," emerge on social media, it's giving a big boost to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for president."I feel a lot more enthusiastic about the whole campaign now because I'm like, I feel I can back something," Braeden Harper said.Harper is a Gen-Z voter who "feels the Kamalove," as he connected with other supporters at a political event in Rolesville on Sunday."I feel like this is just something that a lot of the youth just wanted to see," Harper said. "We'll see how it goes."In less than a week, Harris' campaign raised...
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