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Moderate rip current risk at area beaches
SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Area beaches are packed for the July 4th holiday, but officials want anyone planning to get into the water to use caution. US National Weather Service Wilmington says there is an elevated rip current risk for a majority of the Southeast coastline on Thursday and Friday.
30 people become US citizens at NC Capitol July 4 celebration
North Carolina's State Capitol hosted a July 4 ceremony that includes a naturalization ceremony for 30 new citizens, a reading from the Declaration of Independence, a wreath laying and a performance by the Raleigh Concert Band.
Davis: Emergency declaration needed for 'flash drought'
CRISP — Farmers, agricultural officials and political leaders called for swift state and federal action Tuesday in response to drought conditions now affecting 60% of North Carolina. “We’ve had what meteorologists call a ‘flash drought,’” said Bob Etheridge, a former congressman who now serves as the state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. “Which means temperatures soar and rain stops. We’ve had 90-degree-plus weather for like 15, 16 days and no rain in some places for over a month. That...
Severe drought touches 10 North Carolina counties
(The Center Square) – Ten counties, mostly in the eastern part of the state, are under severe drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor of North Carolina. Sixty-nine more are considered in moderate drought, according to the weekly report from Tuesday. A week earlier, 57 counties were in moderate drought and there were none […]
North Carolina election spending projected $362M, 11th highest in nation
(The Center Square) – Political advertising in North Carolina is projected to be $362 million in the 2024 election cycle, 11th-highest in the country. The Political Projections Report predicts a record $10.69 billion spent on advertising across the nation. North Carolina, one of seven consensus battleground states, trails Pennsylvania, Arizona and Michigan. The report was released on Monday by advertisement tracking company AdImpact. ...
Were Black jurors struck because of race? Question looms over NC death penalty case
This story was produced in partnership with The Garrison Project, an independent, nonpartisan organization addressing the crisis of mass incarceration and policing. Last year, Bill Kenerly was in a Superior courtroom in Salisbury explaining why he dismissed six Black jurors without cause in a capital murder trial in 1994. During...
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Vaping regulations, DMV changes among bills signed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills Wednesday that include the creation of a new registry for vaping products and a slew of changes related to transportation laws and the state DMV. Cooper also vetoed two other bills ahead of his anticipated participation with other Democratic governors in a meeting […]
New real estate rule encourages sellers to disclose flood information
A new rule from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission requires home sellers to disclose information about flooding damage to potential buyers. The rule went into effect on Monday, July 1. The addition of flood-related questions to the Residential Property and Owners’ Association Disclosure Statement came about in December 2022,...
Operation Dry Water encourages safe boating over 4th of July weekend
MANTEO, N.C. (WAVY) — On Thursday, thousands of boat owners in Hampton Roads and North Carolina will head out to enjoy the local waterways. If you’re one of them, there are some safety regulations you need to know about, as officials say they’re concerned about a rise in accidents. “It’s been a busy season for […]
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