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Arsenic Detected In NC River After Coal Ash Spill

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 7, 2014 | State

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The nation’s largest electricity provider and an environmental group are reporting conflicting data about the levels of toxins detected in a North Carolina river following a massive spill of coal ash....

Poll: Voters Unhappy With N.C. DHHS

Posted by Staff | Jan 19, 2014 | State

In the wake of mounting controversies, fifty percent of voters disapprove of the job that the N.C. Department of Heath and Human Services is doing, according to a new poll.

NC Parks See Record Visitation, Boost State & Local Economies

Posted by Staff | Jan 16, 2014 | State

ORANGE COUNTY – For the third year straight, North Carolina’s State parks and recreation areas had record attendance, with 14.2 million visits in 2013, according to the State Division of Parks and Recreation. Charlie...

“Moral March” Set To Rekindle Moral Monday Movement

Posted by Staff | Jan 12, 2014 | State

“…At least there is an awareness that, yes, things are getting worse. We are going backwards.”

Free Photo IDs For NC Voters Available From DMV

Posted by Staff | Jan 5, 2014 | State

Beginning in 2016, North Carolina voters will be required to show photo IDs at the polls.

NC Unemployment Rate Drops In November

Posted by Staff | Dec 20, 2013 | State

CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina’s unemployment rate for November was 7.4 percent—that’s a drop of 0.6 percent from October’s rate of 8.0 percent, according to seasonally adjusted figures released Friday by the N.C. Department...

Triangle Fast Food Workers Protest For Higher Wages

Posted by Staff | Dec 5, 2013 | State

“These folks are just really tired of working on their feet 40 to 60 hours a week, and having almost nothing to show for it…”

McCrory To Head To Washington To Discuss Military

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 4, 2013 | State

Gov. Pat McCrory is scheduled to use a trip to Washington to bring attention to the importance of the military and veterans in North Carolina.

Fall Season Brings Color Change To North Carolina

Posted by Staff | Oct 5, 2013 | State

Fall has officially hit North Carolina and the Mountains are changing their colors.

DOT To Raise Speed Limit On Three Triangle Highways

Posted by Staff | Sep 24, 2013 | State

WAKE COUNTY – Your commute may soon be faster when traveling on three Triangle highways. The state Department of Transportation says that the speed limit will increase from 65 to 70 mph on several stretches of highway...

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