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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....
Reverend Preston L. Harris earns Doctor of Divinity Degree
A Doctoral Conferral Ceremony was hosted by the J.T. Kerr Memorial Baptist Church in celebration of Moderator Preston L. Harris’ completion of studies at North Central Theological Seminary, earning a Doctor of Divinity Degree. Rev. Dr. Willie Tukes, presided; the TROGMBA Deacons’ Union Chorus rendered music; the General Baptist Convention President, Dr. Ricky L. Banks, gave the doctoral message; the Doctors Ensemble included Rev. Dr. W. Tukes, Rev. Dr. R. Banks, and Rev. Dr. Antonio Scott.
NC Council on Developmental Disabilities voices how to have healthy independent relationships as people with disabilities
The NC Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) Self-Advocate Discussion Series focused their June workshop on relationships for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. According to a release, the Council emphasizes the value of people with disabilities building and maintaining relationships with NC legislators and decision-makers while bridging connections and a network among NC self-advocates. The event centered around understanding what healthy relationships should feel like and featured three couples who...
Global TransPark breaks ground on facility slated for incoming FRCE workload
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Leaders and stakeholders from Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) and the North Carolina Global TransPark gathered at the Kinston facility June 25 to celebrate breaking ground for a new aviation maintenance complex set to house the depot’s incoming military aircraft workload.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 24-28
The following deed transfers for the week of June 24-28 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Community Mission to Salvador Mosqueda Hernandez and Jose Mosqueda Hernandez, 611 Crowell St., Wilson, $40,000; From Travis Putnam and Crystal Putnam to Noman Alsuhaibi, 4134 Lake Wilson Road N., Wilson, $800,000; From O&L Investments LLC to 3 Cords […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 24-28 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Mark Robinson Goes On Rant Saying ‘Some Folks Need Killing’
North Carolina....make sure you know who you're voting for!. The MAGA-supported Republican gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina, Mark Robinson, seemingly promoted political violence during a bizarre rant at a small church. During a 30-minute speech at Lake Church in White Lake, NC, for “God and Country Sunday,” Robinson suddenly went...
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...
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