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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.
Home solar panel retrofit fails for years, drains money from NC couple until Troubleshooter steps in
Imagine shelling out more than $60,000 to go solar, but after a few years never seeing any savings.That's exactly what happened for ABC11 viewers Robert and Leatha Batts."It's been very stressful, very stressful," Leatha said.The Batts signed a contract with Sunpro Solar in 2020 to install solar panels and two batteries at their home near Goldsboro. The total price for the system was more than $60,000."It was supposed to be a whole home battery backup system, whereas the panels would generate the energy and we would be able to store the energy as well with the batteries," Robert said.Unfortunately, there...
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.
Wake County woman charged with 22 felonies
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Tuesday announced the arrest of Tonia Yvett Clare Jones, 55, of 3220 Emerald Ridge Court, Raleigh. Jones was charged with 11 counts of insurance fraud, 10 counts of obtaining property by false pretense and one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense. All charges are felonies. According to special agents with the […] The post Wake County woman charged with 22 felonies 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.
Swifto Acquires Little Friends for NC Expansion
Swifto, a leader in technology-driven pet care services, is thrilled to announce its latest acquisition of Little Friends, a reputable pet sitting and dog walking company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This acquisition marks Swifto’s second strategic move into North Carolina within a few months, following the successful acquisition of Wagz ‘n Whiskerz in April. This rapid expansion is a testament to Swifto’s robust technological infrastructure and commitment to personalized pet care.
2 People Die As Listeria Outbreak Connected To Deli Meat Spreads Across 12 States
A dangerous listeria outbreak is making its way across the United States through deli meat, resulting in at least 28 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. Affected individuals all seem to have eaten contaminated deli meat, though no specific brand or grocer...
North Carolina peaches abundant this season
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “That, combined with the sandy soil and good drainage where they grow […] The post North Carolina peaches abundant this season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Sold on a Promise: The North Carolina supportive housing projects that were never built
“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. On a cold December day in 2022,...
A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs
North Carolina has a lot riding on its electric grid. More than $18 billion worth of new investments has delivered nearly 10,000 new jobs in recent years, with more investment expected in the years to come. And powering all that growth will require vast amounts of electricity. The best way to deliver this energy is through proven, reliable and affordable […] The post A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Junk fees are gouging consumers; NC wants them gone
We’ve all heard the phrase, “too good to be true.” Well, these days shoppers are experiencing that when they find low advertised prices often come with junk fees — and consumer complaints are increasing. The White House says these fees cost consumers billions each year. Earlier...
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