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North Carolina man indicted for allegedly sending explicit messages to Alabama teen
WAFF 48 - Alabama
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August 29, 2025
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A North Carolina man was indicted after he allegedly sent explicit messages to a 13-year-old girl in Alabama. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said Jason Everette sent several explicit images, engaged in sexual...
Virguez Law Offers Dedicated Legal Support For Slip And Fall Injury Victims In Georgia And North Carolina
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Virguez Law, a trusted firm in personal injury and immigration law, is highlighting its focused legal services for individuals injured in slip and fall accidents. With offices serving Georgia and now Charlotte, North Carolina,...
Good News Friday: World-famous Dambo trolls to debut in North Carolina
Cardinal & Pine - North Carolina
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August 29, 2025
This week’s Good News Friday features the internationally-traveled Thomas Dambo trolls, the return of the NC Apple Festival, and more. What’s a better way to end your week than with good news? With the start of fall around the corner, the North...
North Carolina has the fourth-highest projected annual loss from hurricanes in the U.S.
WBJD - North Carolina
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August 29, 2025
North Carolina has the fourth-highest projected annual loss from hurricanes in the U.S. A study released this week by LendingTree found North Carolina’s expected annual loss from hurricanes is $1.76 billion. Three states – Florida, Louisiana, and...
North Carolina Tourism Hits $36.7 Billion in 2024, But Western Counties Struggle After Hurricane Helene
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 29, 2025
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. – North Carolina recorded a record-breaking $36.7 billion in visitor spending in 2024, according to the state Department of Commerce. But the numbers tell a split story: while most counties enjoyed growth, Western North...
North Carolina awards $2.25 million for beach and waterfront access improvement projects
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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August 28, 2025
D. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental QualityD. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has...
Cool Weather Triggers Bird Migration Across North Carolina: What Species to Watch For
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 29, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. – Cooler-than-usual weather is fueling a massive fall bird migration across North Carolina, with experts predicting millions of birds will cross the state in the coming weeks. Why the Migration Is Happening Now According to Curtis...
Busy Atlantic Calms Down, But Experts Warn Hurricane Season in North Carolina Is Far From Over
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 29, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – After weeks of tropical storm activity in the Atlantic, conditions have suddenly gone quiet, leading some to wonder if the 2025 hurricane season is winding down. Experts caution that the season is only halfway through, and...
US Senate candidates Cooper vs. Whatley: How do they stack up on environmental issues?
Hickory Record - North Carolina
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One of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races of 2026 is already underway in North Carolina, where former Gov. Roy Cooper and chair of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley have launched campaigns for the seat vacated by Thom...
Thinking about dropping your flood insurance? Here’s what to know.
InsuranceNewsNet - Pennsylvania
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August 29, 2025
It’s a call that Shari Mendrick, the town of Hilton Head’s floodplain manager, gets almost every day: A Hilton Head resident wants to know if they should drop their flood insurance. The town adopted new Flood Insurance Rate Maps in 2021, a...
Friday 8/29: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years: The Climate Crisis and Deep Environmental & Racial Injustices
Indybay - California
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August 28, 2025
Date & Time: Aug 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Pacific Time Webinar info: https://hazards.colorado.edu/training/hurricane-katrina-at-20 August 29, 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The hurricane and flooding that followed...
Plan your Labor Day getaway: Keeping in mind busy traffic, beach hiccups in North Carolina
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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August 29, 2025
The summer travel season is going out with a bang, as thousands of people are expected to hit the roads and fly the skies toward their Labor Day Weekend destinations. In a recent AAA report, the company is warning drivers about heavy traffic going...
North Carolina awards $2.25 million for beach and waterfront access improvements
Old North News - North Carolina
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August 28, 2025
D. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental QualityD. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has...
AAA: Midwest Refinery Flooding Causes Jump at the Pump
RV Business
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August 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent refinery issue has caused a surge in gas prices ahead of Labor Day weekend, according to a report by the American Automobile Association (AAA). The national average for a gallon of regular went up more than 7 cents this...
US farmers battle unpredictable weather to save corn crops
WCNC - North Carolina
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August 29, 2025
It used to be that getting a perfect ear of corn just required the weather to cooperate. Now, climate change is making that far more uncertain. Farmers in some parts of the country are seeing droughts, heavy rains and hot nights interfere with...
Iowa environmental groups: PERMIT Act would ‘gut’ Clean Water Act
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Environmental and community groups from Iowa sent a letter Thursday to the state’s congressional delegation urging them to oppose a House bill that would “gut critical clean water protections.” The groups in the letter say Iowa is “on the...
Great football weather over the holiday weekend in North Carolina, spotty rain chances
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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August 29, 2025
Labor Day weekend travel forecast brings a chance of rain to North Carolina, nice break from school GORGEOUS WEATHER. SO NICE OUT THERE. LANEY. IT IS PERFECT. IN FACT, IT’S GREAT FOR BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL BECAUSE WE’RE IN THAT KIND OF TRANSITIONAL...
North Carolina begins distribution of crop loss relief funds after major weather events
North Wake News - North Carolina
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August 27, 2025
Steve Troxler, Commissioner | North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesSteve Troxler, Commissioner | North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services...
North Carolina completes first disaster recovery home under Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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August 27, 2025
Renew NC has completed repairs on the first home through its Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP), marking a significant step in North Carolina’s long-term disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The program is funded by a federal...
Indra brings connected vehicle tolling (C-V2X Toll) to North Carolina’s I-485 Express Lanes, the first highway in the U.S. to deploy this technology
Automotive World
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August 28, 2025
I-485 Express Lanes will be the first in the United States to feature C-V2X tolling, a pioneering project led by Indra to optimize toll operations and enhance driver experience Indra will bring its connected vehicle tolling solution (C-V2X Toll)...