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Blog: Heat alerts continue. Changes arrive soon.
Yesterday was hot. Surprise…surprise. High temps made it into the mid-upper 90s, but some locations were more in the low-mid 90s. The heat index was over 105 in many places. We had a lot of sunshine through the day with only some isolated thunderstorms over North Carolina. Today we’ll...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Heat Advisory continues on Tuesday, July 16
Excessive heat is expected to continue on Tuesday along the Outer Banks and throughout Eastern North Carolina, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of Eastern N.C., including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, for heat index values of 100-110...
Push to remove toxic chemicals from your water could cost you big money
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Regulators in North Carolina are trying to stop companies from dumping toxic chemicals in drinking water, but the slow response from lawmakers could cost you money. Right now, almost 4 million North Carolinians have dangerous levels of forever chemicals in their drinking water. You can stream...
Danville veterans gear up to donate 300 bookbags to local students in need
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A group of veterans in Danville are gearing up to help kids this upcoming school year. The Walden France American Legion Post 29 will give out 300 bookbags for pre-k through 12th grade students in need. Sheryl Davis, the American Legion Post 29 chairman, said...
Aetna set as NC worker health care as Blue Cross will not appeal judge's ruling
Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers starting early next year because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said Monday it won't appeal a judge's decision that upheld Aetna as the next contract winner.An administrative law judge last week determined evidence showed that the State Health Plan conducted properly the procurement process for a third-party administrator, which has been Blue Cross for over 40 years. The plan's trustee board in late 2022 chose Aetna over Blue Cross and a unit of United Healthcare, which also competed. The initial three-year...
Feelin' hot, hot, hot; excessive heat warning in place in eastern North Carolina
Hot and wet. That’s the forecast through Wednesday in eastern North Carolina. Science and Operations Officer Dan Leins with the National Weather Service in Raleigh says an excessive heat warning is in place across ENC, and it could feel as hot as 109 in spots. "We are looking at...
Danville begins demolition of Long Mill Dam, citing safety and environmental benefits
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A historic landmark on Danville’s Dan River is coming down. While some people in Danville are sad to see the Long Mill Dam go, city officials say that it’s best for the overall health and safety of the community. Crews began the demolition...
Election 2024: Sen. Kaine to campaign in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount
Sen. Tim Kaine will host a meet and greet with Danville business owners and visit local businesses Tuesday to discuss how he can support Virginia’s businesses. Kaine, who celebrates 30 years of serving in elected office this year, is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November 2024.
Robinson encourages delegates to join ‘the brave heart of our time’
(The Center Square) – No lightning bolts, just solid campaign stumping on party values was spoken by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson on Monday evening at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis. Calling party presidential nominee the “brave heart” the country needs, Robinson shared the shortened version of his tragic family upbringing with […]
NC State Board of Elections makes decision for third parties after denying initial bids
The North Carolina State Board of Elections decided Tuesday to recognize We The People Party on November's ballot but voted against Justice For All Party.There was a 4 to 1 vote in favor of We the People led by Robert F Kennedy Jr., whereas the board voted 4 to 1 against Justice For All led by Cornel West.This decision comes after the Board of Elections agreed to allow the conservative Constitution Party on the ballot last week.Last month, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee launched a probe into the Board of Elections. This followed the board's Democratic majority initially voted...
Mission/HCA suit: county can't sue for $3M in EMS costs; NC AG Stein fights deposition
Buncombe County can't join a suit against HCA-owned Mission Health in which the county hoped to recover $3 million Emergency Medical Services it said it spent caring for patients not helped in the hospital. The judge's July 9 decision against the county is part of the high-stakes lawsuit over whether the massive for-profit...
Ranking WNC OLs in 2024 North Carolina high school football season
From Sam Browder to Nse Uffort, the Citizen Times and Times-News ranked the top offensive linemen for the 2024 NC high school football season in WNC. The start of the North Carolina football season is quickly approaching. Western North Carolina teams are completing summer workouts and competing in 7-on-7s to prepare for the upcoming NCHSAA and NCISAA seasons.
Top 10 hottest: Summer (so far) is sizzling across much of the state
It's been the hottest summer on record at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and there are more places in North Carolina close to joining that club. Summer 2024 one of the hottest on record in much of NC (so far) We've seen the comments. "It's summer. It's supposed to be hot." And...
Piedmont Triad hits 99 degrees marking hottest day in 12 years, breaking 50-year record
(WGHP) – With an observed high of 99° Monday, the Triad has officially broken a 50-year-old temperature record for July 15. Not only did we break the record high temperature, but a high of 99° makes this the hottest temperature the Triad has observed since July 2012. This comes after Sunday when the high temperature […]
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