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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.
NC Voting Information: All you need to know
Voting Dates The in-person early voting period for the 2024 general election: Begins Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Ends 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Voter Registration Deadline The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina for the 2024 general election is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.* Read […]
Too few retailers check IDs when NC kids buy tobacco. That could jeopardize federal substance use treatment funds
North Carolina is teetering on the edge of losing roughly $5.4 million in federal funds for combating the opioid epidemic and supporting substance use disorder treatment. If the state doesn’t slash youth tobacco access, it could forfeit funding. But North Carolina’s tobacco laws have made that difficult. To...
New Alta Warehousing and Logistics facility will open in September to serve markets throughout NC
By Vladimir Vasquez For the Salisbury Post September will mark the beginning of operations of the new Alta Warehousing and Logistics facility that looks to establish a southeastern market presence for Alta’s clients in the United States. Within the first year, the new facility will open six positions. According to Economic and Community Development Director […] The post New Alta Warehousing and Logistics facility will open in September to serve markets throughout NC appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Fly High! North Carolina Teen Becomes Youngest African American From The State To Earn Aviation License
A North Carolina teenager is the youngest African American to earn his private aviation license in the state. WSOCTV reports Ryan Garner is the youngest in the city of Concord to secure his certification at age 17. RELATED: What’s Really Good!? Four Times Planes & Passengers Made Air Travel Hectic North Carolina Teen Is The [...] The post Fly High! North Carolina Teen Becomes Youngest African American From The State To Earn Aviation License appeared first on The Shade Room.
Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing […]
Current NCWORKS Jobs For Week Of July 28
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs. Go to www.ncworks.gov to register or update an existing registration. Job listings for all of North Carolina may also be accessed. Call NC Works Career Center, Lincolnton, 704.735.8035, or come to NC Works Career Center-Lincoln County, 529 N Aspen St., Lincolnton.
'I feel really proud': Triad swimmer represents his Lao heritage in the 2024 Olympics
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Triad native is representing his family’s heritage at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Steven Insixiengmay, who grew up in Forsyth County, swam for Laos in the Men’s 100m breaststroke on Saturday. His parents own and operate the Winston-Salem-based restaurant Thai Sawatdee, which has...
Northern Lights may be seen for some overnight Monday into Tuesday
GREENSBORO, N.C. — We all remember the spectacular light show from May when the Northern Lights danced in the sky in a surprising way. Could that happen again? Probably not to that extent, but another push of solar energy is arriving to Earth Monday night into Tuesday morning. This solar energy is what makes the Northern Lights, or Aurora, visible on the horizon. There is a chance - but not a guarantee - it may be visible for some across the United States again. Here's what we're tracking.
Teen found dead on picnic table in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 19-year-old was found dead on a picnic table on Haig Street, according to the Greensboro Police Department. On Sunday, officers responded to the 2900 block of Haig Street after a caller expressed concern about a person lying on a picnic table under a pavilion in the park at that location.
Alamance-Burlington School System to freeze teacher supplements due to budget deficit
The Alamance-Burlington School System is freezing teacher supplements at last year’s levels due to budget shortfalls. Officials say the district exceeded its budget for the last fiscal year and is facing a projected $2.4 million deficit at the start of the next one. As a result, the school system...
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