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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 reaching the severe level. Pitt and surrounding counties are the hub of the worst conditions....
Taylor urges North Carolinians to leave fireworks to professionals
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has launched a public safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fireworks. As part of this campaign, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor has released a video urging residents to leave the fireworks displays to the professionals to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for all. […] The post Taylor urges North Carolinians to leave fireworks to professionals appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NC Baseball Museum packed with state’s heritage
This story appears in the summer issue of Wilsonian. Baseball means more in North Carolina, and one place immortalizes that greater than any other is the N.C. Baseball Museum. The museum is connected to historic Fleming Stadium, which has seen a storied history of its own, from an Elvis Presley concert to a Negro League game where a team full […] The post NC Baseball Museum packed with state’s heritage first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCCU Student Carrie Everett Crowned Miss North Carolina 2024
RALEIGH, NC – A new Miss North Carolina has been crowned. Carrie Everett was crowned on Saturday, June 29. Everett is Miss Johnston County and is a rising Sophomore at NC Central University (NCCU), an HBCU in Durham. During the competition, Everett promoted her community service initiative “We Need...
Pack places five on All-District squad
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The North Carolina Softball Coaches Association picked five Washington High School softball players for the 2A All-District 1 post-season team. Junior Emma Orr made the team for the third straight year and was named Pitcher of the Year. Junior catcher Addison Miller was selected...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Officials urge caution with outdoor burning, fireworks
High fire danger due to moderate drought conditions POLK COUNTY—With moderate drought conditions prevailing across much of North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service is advising against outdoor burning due to the ongoing dry weather. The hot and dry conditions persisting across much of the state are leading to a moderate to high fire danger across […] The post Officials urge caution with outdoor burning, fireworks appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
North Carolina trailblazers reflect on 60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act passage
Tuesday marked 60 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, a landmark decision that changed America forever. The sweeping legislation prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin."When I think about the Civil Rights Act, I think about how rigidly segregated the American South was in so many ways, and all of the institutions in employment, in education, in housing and just across the board," North Carolina State Sen. Dan Blue told ABC11. He also serves as the state Senate Minority Leader. "The Civil Rights Act was aimed at...
Fresh Tracks: Skylar Gudasz Searches for Meaning in Her “Truck”
North Carolina artist Skylar Gudasz takes a soul-searching journey in “Truck,” a new track that’s surfaced from her upcoming album, “Country,” which will be released on August 9. In the laid-back roots-rock tune, Gudasz calls out comforting voices from the radio, including Lucinda Williams and...
Nursing professor innovates strategies to reduce opiate addiction
Dr. Chandra Speight knew early that she was on a mission to make North Carolina better, but it took a few degrees and living a bit of life to find her true north – reducing the devastating harm of addiction, particularly for mothers in rural and medically underserved parts of the state.
How to stay safe around fireworks this July 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Fireworks are phenomenal to watch but can be dangerous to operate. Here are a few things to remember about using fireworks this July 4. There are several types of fireworks that are legal in South Carolina but not North Carolina. Sparklers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, and poppers are legal in N.C. However, anything that explodes or is projected into the air is illegal.
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