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Farm Act signed into law
One of North Carolina’s No. 1 farming industries and its relationship to the state agriculture commissioner has some tweaks in the North Carolina Farm Act of 2024. The Senate bill was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, one of three signatures he affixed. Cooper also tried his hand with the veto stamp for the 99th time of his tenure on two pieces of legislation, one pertaining to speed limit of off-road vehicles and another related to tenants who rent. ...
LifeStore CEO appointed as Chair of North Carolina Bankers Association
WEST JEFFERSON — The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) has announced its board of directors for the 2024-2025 term. Leading its new board, effective following the NCBA’s 128th Annual Meeting, will be incoming chairman Bob Washburn, Director, President and CEO for LifeStore Financial Group. NCBA shared, “With his extensive experience and strategic vision, we are confident that Bob will provide valuable insight and leadership as we continue to serve North Carolina’s banking community.” Washburn has served on the NCBA Board since 2019. He has also...
Six athletes with N.C. ties make cut to Paris Olympics
The U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials wrapped up in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday with a handful of athletes with North Carolina ties booking a ticket to Paris. Charlotte native Anna Cockrell finished second in the 400-meter hurdles in a time of 52.64 seconds. The Providence Day alumna, who also competed in the Tokyo Olympics, graduated from University of Southern California in 2019.
A Record Dry June Accelerates Drought’s Arrival
Extreme heat hit home in June, with little rainfall throughout the month. That combination brought the rapid onset of drought conditions in North Carolina. A boost from a late-month heat wave helped put our June temperatures well above normal. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports a preliminary statewide average temperature of 75.4°F. That ranks as our 22nd-warmest June out of the past 130 years and the warmest since 2018.
Dozen nonprofits get $38.3K in NACF, Women Givers grants
A dozen area nonprofits will receive a total of $38,300 in grants from the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation and the Women Givers of Northeast North Carolina, both part of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The board of advisers of the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation granted $28,300 to the following organizations from their community grantmaking fund, the Judge Thomas Watts Memorial Endowment and the Winifred Jones Wood Endowment: • $5,000 to...
FBI Warns Of Jury Scam
The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina are warning the public about a new, more sophisticated jury scam involving fake federal arrest warrants. The scammers call victims or send emails claiming the victims failed to report...
Heat advisory in Triad counties, thunderstorm chances in the evening
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. for the Piedmont. Dangerously hot high temperatures will be in the upper-90s with heat indices between 105° and 107°. Please take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from this heat. Stay well hydrated and out of the direct […]
New vaping regulations signed by NC Gov. Cooper
Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law new restrictions on vaping products, and he's expected to sign a ban on sales of a drug known as "gas station heroin." The goal is to prevent the sale of products that haven't been FDA approved. The bill will require the makers of vape...
On cam: Pipe bomb explodes on deputy during search
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A Conversation with Coach Roy Williams - A Resounding Success
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity (FAHFH), in partnership with Fayetteville State University’s Athletic Department, hosted a call-to-action event, Homecourt: A Conversation with Coach Roy Williams, at the Felton J. Capel Arena on FSU's campus. The event brought together community members, supporters, and sports enthusiasts to explore Habitat's mission. The...
DWI Roundup: Checkpoint stop leads to man's fifth impaired driving arrest
A Greenville man faces his fifth arrest for impaired driving after he was stopped at a Pitt County checkpoint, court documents said. Lindsay Lamario Allison, 37, of 2207 Sunbury Lane, Greenville, was stopped by the State Highway Patrol about 11:15 p.m. July 1 at a checking station on an unspecified stretch of N.C. 33. Court documents said that Allison had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath with "very"...
LAWSUIT: Former provider of Greenville practice didn’t follow prescription protocols, other accusations
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - There are new developments surrounding a family medicine office that we’ve been following for the last few weeks after its sudden closure including a recently filed lawsuit. A fight between the previous owner and practitioner of Carolina East Family Medicine and its new owners, Quasar...
HBCU ‘Fit Check’ Queen Highlights Fashion-Forward Looks On The Yard
As "Fit Checks" grow across the HBCU community, its impact on the culture cannot be underestimated. The “Fit Check” queen is highlighting the fashions made famous on HBCU campuses. Jeskell “Skell” Creecy detailed her journey to becoming an online sensation. Creecy, a Winston-Salem State alumna, started...
Greensboro couples set to tie the knot at Fun Fourth Festival in downtown
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Love is in the air this independence day! As three couples are set to tie the knot at the Fun Fourth Freedom Festival happening later today. The newlyweds will exchange their vows not only in front of their friends and family but thousands of people visiting the festival. WFMY News 2's Team caught up with one of the couples-Ross and Alexandria Strobert.
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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