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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.
In NC, a species of concern is threatened by the vagaries of climate change
WATAUGA COUNTY—Ben Dalton broke the glassy surface of the Watauga River, spit out his mouthpiece and gasped for breath. All morning, Dalton, a state wildlife biologist, and two other snorkelers had been scouring the river bed, trying to rescue as many eastern hellbenders as they could. So far, they had not saved a one. “They […] The post In NC, a species of concern is threatened by the vagaries of climate change appeared first on NC Newsline.
3 Things To Know For Friday
1. DYB AAA State Tournament: July 6-12, Clarkton DYB Complex, 395 Perimeter Road. 12-team double elimination tournament. READ MORE. 2. Bagpipe Music: Saturday, 11 a.m., Moores Creek State Park, 40 Patriots Hall Drive, Currie. Free. 3. Summer Reading: Monday, 3 p.m., Bridger Memorial Public Library, 313 South Main Street, Bladenboro....
State DYB Minors Tournament Begins Saturday in Clarkton
CLARKTON – The 2024 North Carolina Diamond Youth Baseball AAA (Minors) Division I State Tournament will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. with 6 games scheduled at the Clarkton DYB Complex. There will not be a Bladen County team in the tournament. Bladen County elected not to play in the...
High Point man killed in Fourth of July fireworks show double shooting
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The High Point Police Department is investigating a double shooting at a Fourth of July fireworks show that left one man dead. Police say they came to the 2500 block of East Lexington Avenue for a shots fired call a few minutes after midnight on Friday. At the scene, there […]
City of Thomasville issues notification of discharge of untreated wastewater
General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has been prepared and issued to media...
Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina
RALEIGH – With hot and dry conditions persisting across North Carolina, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its drought classifications across the state, and introduced the severe drought classification, or D2, for 10 counties. DMAC classified Beaufort, Bertie, Columbus, Craven, Greene, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Stokes and Wayne counties as in Severe […] The post Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Heading to the DMV? Expect to pay more in fees now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolinians heading to the DMV can expect to pay a bit more for certain services like renewing their licenses. Per state law, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, “based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past four years,” according to a release from the DMV.
ECU students selected to SECU Public Fellows internship program
A group of East Carolina University students are spending the summer working with organizations that make a difference for the residents of eastern North Carolina. The State Employees’ Credit Union Public Fellows internship program partners students with local government, economic development, educational and other nonprofit agencies to work on projects that help address community-identified priorities. In its 10th year at ECU, the rewarding internship program offers students a chance to...
Farm Credit Associations of NC completes FFA cottage
The Farm Credit Associations of NC have announced the completion and dedication of the Farm Credit Cottage at the historic North Carolina FFA Center at White Lake. This milestone underlines the association’s ongoing commitment to supporting agricultural education and youth development initiatives across the state, according to a news release. In collaboration with AgSouth Farm Credit, the Farm Credit associations raised over $750,000 through various fundraising endeavors, including the annual...
Trillium preparing for new management plan
Starting July 1 the organization responsible for managing mental health care for Medicaid and uninsured patients across half of the state took on the physical health care of people with several mental health needs. Trillium Health Resources Regional Vice President Dave Peterson reviewed the organization’s work for the 2022-23 fiscal year and its efforts to implement the state’s tailored plan for mental and physical health at a recent Pitt County Board of Commissioners meeting. ...
Schedule for annual season-opening Battle of the Bell boys soccer tournament
Six Fayetteville-area high school boys soccer teams will kick off their seasons next month at the Battle for the Bell tournament, sponsored by Terry Sanford. Terry Sanford, Jack Britt, Cape Fear, Village Christian, Pine Forest and South View will all compete for the Miller's Crew Bell in the annual event where the area's top programs come together to support Miller's Crew every August.
50 questions, 50 days before kickoff of Gastonia, Shelby high school football 2024 season
A new high school football season in North Carolina kicks off 50 days from today, with teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties beginning their respective pursuit of NCHSAA state titles on Aug. 23. With that comes 50 questions, 50 days before kickoff, the bulk of which will be answered by season’s end....
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