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Harris and Trump target North Carolina, focus on economy in crucial campaign stops
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Appearances from both presidential candidates in North Carolina within a span of just over 48 hours are a sign of how crucial the state is for November's race to the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 16, while former...
North Carolina man charged in Smyth County deputy murder dies in hospital
SMYTH COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A North Carolina man charged with the murder of a Smyth County deputy has died. According to a release from the Commonwealth Attorney of Smyth County Phillip Blevins, Timothy Wayne Goodman, 65, died at the Johnson City Medical Center on Friday morning. On Aug. 9, Deputy Hunter Reedy was fatally […]
South Mills, Dismal Swamp Canal featured in new 'trail town' guide
South Mills and the Great Dismal Swamp are among the 15 destinations featured in the state of North Carolina's inaugural guide to "trail towns" offering what Visit NC describes as "signature outdoor experiences." Visit NC, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, unveiled its Official North Carolina Trail Town Guide this week, billing it as a "go-to resource for natural wonder, wayside pleasures and soon-to-be-made memories." “With...
The vaccinations your child needs to head back to school
Kids across North Carolina are headed back to the classroom. When they get there, there are a number of required vaccines they need to have. North Carolina law requires public and private school students to receive all CDC-required vaccinations before entering school or daycare. Most students will receive initial doses...
17,000 Workers at AT&T Southeast Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV)—Communications Workers of America (CWA) employed by AT&T Southeast are on strike to protest labor practices committed by management during negotiations for a new union contract according to their press release. The strike will involve over 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives and others who install, maintain and support AT&T’s residential and business wireline […]
Governor Cooper announces 99 hospitals in NC have signed onto a Medicaid debt relief plan
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — This week, Governor Roy Cooper announced all 99 eligible hospitals in North Carolina have signed on to the state’s innovative plan to receive medical debt for millions. The plan is referred to as the first of its kind with its purpose being to ease medical debt for low and middle-income patients […]
Rural Infrastructure Authority hands out $1.65M in ‘building reuse’ grants to rural communities
This week, the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved eight grant requests to local governments worth $1.65 million. The grants will support infrastructure development, building renovation, expansion and demolition and site improvements in rural communities across the state. The requests include commitments to create 297 jobs and are expected to attract more than $234 million in […]
Weekly Swim Guide Test for Eastern NC waters released
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Several sites across Eastern NC failed to pass recreational water quality standards this week in the Swim Guide Test. Those failing are: “Last week, we had Tropical Storm Debby to contend with, so we didn’t do any testing,” Sound Rivers Program Director Clay Barber said. “All that heavy rain and stormwater […]
‘I couldn’t believe it’: Man wins $1 million in NC lottery with Harnett County scratch-off ticket
ERWIN, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina man has won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket purchase in Harnett County, officials said Friday. Frederick Perry of Erwin said he plans on buying a new home after his $10 ticket in the Ultimate Dash game hit big, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.
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