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Staying Safe During a Nuclear Emergency
There are three nuclear power plants in North Carolina, located in Brunswick, Mecklenburg and Wake Counties. A fourth plant near the NC-SC border, south of Charlotte, is close enough to be taken into our state’s emergency planning as well. Per federal mandate, nuclear plants and those counties within the ten-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) and the state must have plans in place ready to implement protective actions within the EPZ if there is an emergency within the facility with the potential of a radiation release. Nuclear plants have many safeguards in place to prevent such events, but it is important to know what to do in the unlikely instance that a radiation release emergency occurs. That goes for both emergency managers and the general public.
Sold on a Promise: The North Carolina supportive housing projects that were never built
There was an error loading the media player. “Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina.
Recent drought leads to rise in yellowjackets buzzing beneath the surface
Yellow jackets build more nests underground due to lack of food source during drought. Due to recent rain, you might have found yourself mowing the yard more frequently. If you're like me, you had a scare when you accidentally mowed over a yellow jacket nest. I'm thankful I didn't get stung, but it got me thinking about how drought could affect these nests.
Back to school event rescheduled
Due to the potential threat of severe weather Thursday,July 25, Creedmoor Police Department’s Back To School Event has rescheduled for Wednesday, July 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Creedmoor Police Department. The post Back to school event rescheduled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Water Woes in North Carolina, 6 Rivers Fail Fecal Bacteria Tests Near Washington and Bath
North Carolina's ongoing struggle with water quality has come to the fore once again. A report by Sound Rivers, an organization that monitors water quality, shows that six river sites failed their weekly fecal bacteria tests. Notably, sites such as Havens Gardens in Washington and Bonner Point in Bath showed elevated levels of fecal bacteria, which poses a risk for gastrointestinal diseases and skin infections.
'Older, deactivated grenade' brought to elementary school in Wake County, everyone safe
Laurel Park Elementary School students, faculty and staff are safe after the school district said student had an “older, deactivated grenade.”. The Wake County Public School System sent a letter to the school’s families on Wednesday afternoon. “A parent overheard the student telling classmates they wanted to show...
5 killed in crash on I-95 involving 3 tractor-trailers and 2 SUVs in North Carolina
Families in North Carolina and Georgia are mourning the loss of loved ones after five people were killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon.The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved three tractor-trailers and two SUVs in Wilson County.A tractor-trailer driver who was hauling orange juice crashed into two SUVs and another tractor-trailer carrying a load of eggs. A third tractor-trailer, which was hauling sand, was also hit, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP).The truck hauling orange juice erupted into flames and was badly burned. The impact from the crash...
Nash County DSS director says hiring, more oversight has helped agency correct issues
Denita DeVega, Nash County’s Department of Social Services director, says more supervisory oversight and additional staff in the child welfare division have been two keys in righting the ship at the agency. DeVega’s first day on the job was Feb. 12, and she took over at a time when the agency was being overseen by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, action that was spurred after word spread about two preventable deaths in the county. ...
Veterinary equipment maker plans to hire 275 people in Wilson at new $147M plant
Medical device firm Idexx Laboratories plans to build a $147 million plant and hire 275 people in Wilson County, according to state officials. The North Carolina Department of Commerce's Economic Investment Committee met Tuesday to approve an incentives package worth up to $5.2 million for the project. Idexx plans to...
Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled
While he has been the varsity football head coach at Fike High since being announced as such in March, Rocky Lewis picked up some extra duties earlier this month when the Wilson County Board of Education confirmed his hiring as the ninth athletic director in Fike’s 67 years of existence. Lewis, who had been the head football coach at South […] The post Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
What Duke football's Maalik Murphy, Grayson Loftis said about Blue Devils' QB battle
Duke football will have a quarterback battle at fall camp as the Blue Devils begin a new era under first-year coach Manny Diaz. Coming off an 8-5 overall record, including a 4-4 mark in the ACC and a postseason win against Troy in the Birmingham Bowl, Duke returns sophomore quarterback Grayson Loftis and...
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