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witn. com > 04/14/2026 > smoke-south-carolina-wildfire-drifts-into-eastern-north-carolina

Smoke from South Carolina wildfire drifts into Eastern North Carolina

8+ hour, 47+ min ago  (173+ words) MARION COUNTY, S. C. " Smoke from a wildfire in northeastern South Carolina drifted into Horry County and parts of Eastern North Carolina on Monday, creating hazy skies across the region. Horry County Fire Rescue said winds were pushing smoke from a roughly…...

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witn. com > 12/10/2025 > three-more-flu-deaths-reported-north-carolina

Three more flu deaths reported in North Carolina

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (99+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WITN) - State health officials say flu activity and flu-related deaths are increasing in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services says three new flu deaths were reported last week, bringing the number of deaths this season to…...

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witn. com > 08/26/2025 > great-hammerhead-shark-found-dead-north-carolina-beach

Great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (172+ words) CAROLINA BEACH, N. C. (WECT/Gray News) " A great hammerhead shark was found washed up on a beach in North Carolina on Tuesday. A spokesperson with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Marine Fisheries said town officials contacted the division's Wilmington…...

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witn. com > 07/17/2025 > governor-stein-announces-more-than-11-million-western-north-carolina-support

Governor Stein announces more than $11 million for western North Carolina support

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (203+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WITN) - Small businesses in western Carolina can look forward to additional funding after Governor Stein set aside funding for them. Governor Josh Stein announced $11, 162, 342 in support for western North Carolina has been authorized by the General Assembly. The funding…...

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witn. com > 07/10/2025 > cnbc-north-carolina-once-again-1-state-business

CNBC: North Carolina once again #1 state for business

9+ mon, 4+ day ago  (133+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WITN) - North Carolina is back on top. CNBC says the Tar Heel State is #1 for business in the country, according to its latest rankings that came out today. "This confirms what we have known for a long time " that…...

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witn. com > 05/16/2025 > russells-first-alert-forecast-storms-north-highway-264-tonight

Russell's First Alert Forecast: Storms north of Highway 264 tonight

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (304+ words) Meanwhile, highs inland are already pushing toward the low to mid 90s, with upper 80s to near 90 along the coast. Toss in dewpoints in the 60s and low 70s and you've got that sticky, swampy air that. .. A hot and sticky May day is…...