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NC Festivals Worth the Drive

In a state full of so much bounty — unique landscapes, robust agriculture, and rich traditions — there are many reasons to celebrate. If you plan to tour NC this year, check out these signature events for a taste of local culture and family fun. Asheville Fringe Arts...

North Carolina · 2025-03-11
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Asheville Citizen-Times

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Trump admin denounces Asheville's $225 million Helene recovery plan for including DEI program

ASHEVILLE - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner denounced the city of Asheville's current Tropical Storm Helene draft recovery plan for including a diversity program that is at odds with President Donald Trump's executive order to remove diversity programs from the federal government. The city of Asheville released its draft plan for the $225 million Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief funds on March 4, indicating the funds would be spent on resiliency efforts, water infrastructure and housing, among other things. Around $15 million was set to go toward the city's Small Business Support program,...

Asheville, NC · 2025-03-11

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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Delaware, Arizona, Florida and New Jersey Operating in the Produce Industry

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Arizona · 2025-03-11
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State officials: Burning trash against North Carolina law

State officials are reminding folks that the open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other human-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it’s against the law. Careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina, and the North Carolina...

North Carolina · 2025-03-11
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Severe storms will be possible this weekend. Here's the latest forecast

We need to stay weather aware across North Carolina this weekend. A potent storm system is developing Friday across the central U.S. that could produce strong storms anywhere from near the Great Lakes to the Gulf coast. The highest threat for severe storms through Friday night is expected in parts...

North Carolina · 2025-03-12

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BLM, Pride and other flags may be prohibited on public buildings under new NC bill

Flags flying above public places may be limited under a new North Carolina bill. State Rep. Brian Echevarria (R-Cabarrus) read the Depoliticize Government Property Act to the Judiciary 1 Committee Tuesday afternoon. “It aims to do exactly what it’s called,” Echevarria said. “The primary objective is to ensure that government...

North Carolina · 2025-03-11

WSOC Charlotte

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NCDOT employee pleads guilty to importing thousands of counterfeit car airbags

A local man pleaded guilty this week to importing thousands of counterfeit car airbags into Raleigh over the course of two years.

Raleigh, NC · 2025-03-12

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NC Counties Unite To Oppose State Lawmakers’ Property Tax Relief Bills

The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is urging state lawmakers to rethink a series of proposed property tax exemption bills that could significantly reduce county revenues if passed. Many county commissioners and administrators fear that the state bills offering taxpayer relief could end up putting a real financial...

North Carolina · 2025-03-12

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NC residents warned of toll text scams targeting Quick Pass users

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — If you use the NC Quick Pass to save money on tolls around the state, you might want to be aware of this scam going around. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Greensboro Police Department (GPD) and Burlington Police Department (BPD) have made posts alerting followers about text scams impacting NC Quick Pass users.

North Carolina · 2025-03-12

FOX8 News

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Man charged in Interstate 40 road rage killing in North Carolina suspected of being in United States illegally

A Wake County judge denied bond Monday afternoon for suspected road rage killer, 32-year-old Josue Quintanilla Reyes, who’s also wanted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for illegal immigration.

Cary, NC · 2025-03-11

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'I fought to the very end': NC woman scores huge court victory over debt collector

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Faced with the same foe, others might have folded, but Shari Spector fought one of the country's largest debt collectors and won a more than $5,000 settlement. Nearly 20,000 others in North Carolina did the same. "These companies shouldn't be allowed to do whatever they want,"...

North Carolina · 2025-03-10

WRAL News

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911 call: Body found in Cumberland County pond had 'no legs or arms'

A 911 call obtained by WRAL News details a caller's alarming description of a body found in a Cumberland County pond in February. On Feb. 26, Sky 5 flew overhead as crews searched a pond in the 4000 block of Gainey Road. At the same time, they searched a nearby property belonging to Clinton “Clint” Bonnell, a Green Beret reported missing on Jan. 30.

Cumberland County, NC · 2025-03-11

Asheville Citizen-Times

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NC Quick Pass scams can steal credit card, social security numbers, FBI warns

More "smishing" scams surrounding North Carolina's toll payment program, NC Quick Pass, are apparently circulating throughout the state. Google searches for queries like "NC Quick Pass scams" skyrocketed as of the morning of Tuesday, March 11. A message is also currently active on the NC Quick Pass website reminding the public that the organization never requests payment over text. In the past, smishing scams pretending to be associated with the NC Turnpike Authority and NC Quick Pass have included fake numbers, fraudulent websites, "owed" amounts and more. Some of these scams request information on social security numbers, as well...

North Carolina · 2025-03-11

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Realtors Predict House Prices Will Plummet in These 6 Popular Beach Towns

Realtors predict that if you've been praying for housing market prices to ease in a beloved beach town, these six towns are due for a total price plummet.

Ocean City, MD · 2025-03-10

FOX8 News

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Roy Cooper favored over Thom Tillis in hypothetical North Carolina Senate race: Poll

Respondents also gave Tillis just a 25 percent approval rating with 51 percent labeling him as "weak."

North Carolina · 2025-03-11