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Economy expected to take center stage as Vance returns to North Carolina Friday
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (274+ words) ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Vice President JD Vance will make a trip to North Carolina on Friday, where the economy is expected to be the central theme. The event is being held in Rocky Mount at the Power House. A vice…...
Pittsburgh plays No. 11 North Carolina on 3-game road skid
3+ week, 6+ day ago (257+ words) CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Pittsburgh Panthers (9-16, 2-10 ACC) at North Carolina Tar Heels (19-5, 7-4 ACC) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hits the road against No. 11 North Carolina looking to break its three-game road losing streak. The Tar Heels are 14-0 in…...
Understanding winter precipitation in Central North Carolina: From snow to ice storms
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (466+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- In central North Carolina, we experience four types of winter precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. How do these forms of precipitation occur? All precipitation begins as snow. As it falls through above-freezing air, it melts. If…...
Delaware state police trooper killed in active shooter incident at DMV facility; suspect also dead
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) WILMINGTON, Del. -- Delaware state police say a trooper was killed in what officials said was an active shooter situation at a DMV facility in New Castle County on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect in this incident is also dead, Gov. Matt…...
Netflix's 'Hunting Wives' among productions shot in North Carolina bringing boost state economy
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (562+ words) "North Carolina remains a top state for film, and these grants enable us to continue our strong tradition of TV and film production excellence," Governor Josh Stein said. Netflix's 'Hunting Wives' among productions shot in North Carolina bringing boost state…...
North Carolina schools see positive changes with new cellphone policies, governor's report says
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (252+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina schools are seeing positive changes thanks to new cellphone policies aimed at improving student focus and well-being. A report from Governor Josh Stein's Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being highlighted the benefits of cellphone-free classrooms,…...
2025 National Thanksgiving Turkeys retire in North Carolina
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina is hosting two special guests this Thanksgiving: Gobble, the 2025 National Thanksgiving Turkey, and his alternate, Waddle. After receiving a Presidential pardon, the two birds will retire at NC State University, marking the second time the university…...
Goldsboro house fire kills 1 person, injures firefighter on North James Street
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (130+ words) GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- A house fire in Goldsboro claimed the life of one person late Saturday night. The fire broke out just before midnight on North James Street, according to the fire department. Goldsboro house fire kills 1 person, injures firefighter on…...
Federal appeal halts distribution of remaining SNAP benefits in North Carolina, NCDHHS says
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (190+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Due to a White House decision to appeal a court order, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) cannot issue full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November. Late Friday night, a Supreme Court…...
North Carolina Football Club suspending operations in hopes of going into new league
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Football Club is suspending operations as we know it for next season, so in the team's words they can reset their men's strategy for the future. NCFC Chairman Steve Malik says this decision was a "deeply…...