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Dangerous ice, power outages possible as winter storm targets North Carolina
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (453+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. " North Carolina officials are urging residents to prepare and stay off the roads as a significant winter storm is expected to impact most of the state this weekend. "We are expecting winter weather to return to North Carolina this…...
North Carolina EMT and officer accused of destroying evidence in Davidson County child sex abuse investigation
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (350+ words) DENTON, N.C. " A Davidson County EMT and a Brookford Police Department officer have been arrested for allegedly destroying evidence in connection to an ongoing child sex abuse investigation, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Benjamin Geoffrey Myers, 38, an…...
Police respond to explosion in Wilmington
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (89+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. " Wilmington police are responding to an explosion on Tuesday. Police said the blast happened near New Centre Drive and are asking everyone to avoid the area. This is a developing ... Police respond to explosion in Wilmington WILMINGTON, N.C. " Wilmington police…...
North Carolina family of 5 receives brand new home after losing everything to Hurricane Helene
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (132+ words) LEICESTER, N.C. " A North Carolina family of five is receiving a new home after losing everything to the deadly Hurricane Helene. The Cicillian family, from Leicester, watched as their home was destroyed by the flood. God's Pit Crew, a disaster response…...
North Carolina's mission mules volunteer unit joins search efforts in Texas flood zone
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) HeartThreads | Spreading joy through music BANDERA, Texas " Along the muddy banks of the Guadalupe River, the devastation is still painfully clear. Homes destroyed. Families displaced. And in some areas, people are still missing. Amid the chaos, a small team from…...
North Carolina waters see 12 swim sites fail fecal bacteria tests
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) WFMY News 2 at 6 p.m. | Saturday, May 12 To stream WFMY on your phone, you need the WFMY app. NORTH CAROLINA, USA " This weekend comes with more swimming warnings in North Carolina, a report revealed. Sound Rivers" weekly Swim Guide report, released on…...
North Carolina debates ending American Indian mascots amid safety concerns
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (231+ words) North Carolina lawmakers review a bill to ban American Indian mascots in public schools. RALEIGH, N.C. " There is a growing effort to ban the use of American Indian mascots in North Carolina's public ... Trey Hendrickson Calls Out The Bengals | The Big…...
Wildfires in western North Carolina: Weather conditions, containment updates
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (593+ words) Fire crews from North Carolina and across the country are battling the massive wildfires burning in the Black Cove Complex. More than 500 personnel are on the ground, working to contain the flames. A ... POLK COUNTY, N.C. " Fire crews from North Carolina…...
Woooooo! State senators introduce 'Ric Flair Act' to study possibility of building wrestling museum in North Carolina
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (212+ words) The bill, known as the "Ric Flair Act" or "An Act to Remember Iconic Combatants Through Fostering Learning Awareness and Interest in Rassling," was sponsored by Senators Jay Chaudhuri of District 15, Danny Earl Britt of District 24 and Ralph Hise of…...
Duke Energy power crews on high alert as North Carolina braces for winter weather
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (223+ words) Duke Energy is planning to keep power crews stationed locally, so they can respond to any outages in the Triad. If certain areas experience widespread power outages, Duke Energy will adjust crew ... GREENSBORO, N.C. " Power crews are keeping a close eye…...