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School Bus and Pickup Truck Collide in Ellenboro; Charges Pending
According to the report, the school bus driver failed to yield the right of way to a Ford F-150 while making a left turn onto New House Road. The truck, traveling southwest on New House Road, collided with the bus.
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North Carolina to Apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today it will begin preparing to submit its application to...
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Businesses Reopen as Lake Lure Restoration Efforts Continue
One of the most visible restoration projects is underway at Washburn Marina and the Lake Lure Beach area. Contractors are now removing debris and sedimentation, a process made more difficult by standing water. Crews are stabilizing equipment with pallets in order to safely move forward with the work. Officials call this a major milestone that brings the community closer to reopening the lake, which is expected sometime next year.
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Tractor Trailer Accidents Snarl Traffic in Polk County
In a separate incident, a tractor trailer jackknifed while attempting to turn around on Highway 108 near the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. That crash temporarily closed the highway, but no injuries were reported.
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Local News
Businesses Reopen as Lake Lure Restoration Efforts Continue
One of the most visible restoration projects is underway at Washburn Marina and the Lake Lure Beach area. Contractors are now removing debris and sedimentation, a process made more difficult by standing water. Crews are stabilizing equipment with pallets in order to safely move forward with the work. Officials call this a major milestone that brings the community closer to reopening the lake, which is expected sometime next year.
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Earthquake Reported in Mill Spring, N.C.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.7 magnitude earthquake was detected at 11:14 a.m. Wednesday about four miles north of Columbus in the Mill Spring community. The quake occurred at a depth of 3.5 miles, or 5.6 kilometers.
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Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam
Authorities emphasize that the Sheriff’s Office will never ask for or accept money to prevent an arrest if a warrant exists. Additionally, anyone who is legitimately subpoenaed will receive a copy of the subpoena, which will be delivered to their home.
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Regional News
North Carolina to Apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today it will begin preparing to submit its application to...
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Tractor Trailer Accidents Snarl Traffic in Polk County
In a separate incident, a tractor trailer jackknifed while attempting to turn around on Highway 108 near the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. That crash temporarily closed the highway, but no injuries were reported.
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AG Jeff Jackson Warns Instagram on Privacy, Security
“Our children’s safety comes first,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “Instagram needs to do some clean up on its location-sharing feature so we can keep children and victims safe – and it needs to do so now.”
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Business News
North Carolinians Invited to Share Their Ideas at Statewide Economic Development Listening Sessions
“North Carolina’s economic success is a product of strategic investments in our people, our places, and our partnerships, and these sessions will help us shape a plan that makes us more competitive and prosperous,”
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Judge Orders Halt to Unpermitted Mining in Western North Carolina
The state’s Mining Act is designed to balance the extraction of mineral resources with the protection of natural landscapes and nearby communities. Violations can carry fines and lead to civil or criminal penalties.
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Lottery Commission Releases June Sports Wagering Revenue Report
In June, the gross wagering revenue for the state's eight licensed interactive sports wagering operators totaled $58,071,308. After the 18 percent tax rate is applied, the estimated tax proceeds for the month would be $10,452,835.
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