Urban heat islands affect the most vulnerable populations An expert explained why severe weather as a result of climate change can make parts of cities uninhabitable. Claire Hardwick, USA TODAY The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the coming winter in south-central Pennsylvania will be more moderate than usual. The almanac places south-central Pennsylvania, including Adams, […]
DUPLIN COUNTY, NC (WITN) – A high school student in eastern North Carolina received a surprise scholarship on Wednesday. Amirah Loveless is a junior at James Kenan High School in Duplin County and received a scholarship from BigFuture with the College Board. This scholarship consisted of a check for $40,000 that was presented to her […]
Which well-known retail stores have filed for bankruptcy? Red Lobster, Walgreens, Rite Aid and many other retailers are struggling with deteriorating financial conditions. More than three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is closing 23 more stores across the country. With the latest expected restaurant closures, the total number of closures in […]
ASHEVILLE – Eastern North Carolina has long been lauded for its barbecue, and this summer, a barbecue restaurant in Western North Carolina is proving that smoky, delicious options can be found in the Blue Ridge Mountains. On August 22, Southern Living magazine released its list of the best new barbecue joints in the South. Contributing […]
Vice President Kamala Harris has received encouraging news about her chances in a state that President Joe Biden lost in the last presidential election. The Cook Political Report announced Tuesday that North Carolina, which former President Donald Trump won by about 1.3 percent in 2020, would be moved from a “leaning Republican” state to an […]
Wednesday marks the first anniversary of the shooting on campus. UNC-Chapel Hill in which a professor was killed. Mr Qi, a former doctoral student at the university, is accused of shooting Mr. Zijie Yan, a professor from the Faculty of Applied Physical Sciences in a laboratory building on campus. Due to the events, the campus […]
ASHEVILLE – A group of craft beverage pioneers are being hailed for shaking up traditions to create a better industry and, in turn, a better world. This month, Wine Enthusiast named the “Future 40 Tastemakers” of 2024, which include leading figures in the industry across the country. Lyndon Smith, co-founder and chief operations officer of […]
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) – A 16-year-old is charged with murder after he opened fire on other teens riding an all-terrain vehicle in a part of North Carolina, according to police. Laurinburg police said the juvenile suspect was taken to a juvenile detention center. His name was not released because of his age. The charges against […]
The North Carolina Lottery offers several drawing games for those seeking the big win. Here’s a look at the results for each game as of Saturday, August 24, 2024: Powerball winning numbers from the August 24th drawing 05-15-21-24-43, Powerball: 17, Powerplay: 3 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Lucky For Life winning numbers from […]
The North Carolina Lottery offers several drawing games for those looking to win big. Here’s a look at the results for each game as of Friday, August 23, 2024: Winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on August 23 28-30-44-66-69, Mega Ball: 02, Megaplier: 3 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Lucky For […]
