VIRUS OUTBREAK_NORTH CAROLINA Most North Carolina adults have now gotten a COVID-19 shot RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Most North Carolina adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. The state Department of Health and Human Services revealed the updated figures on Thursday. Elderly residents have overwhelmingly gotten the vaccine, with nearly three in four…… read more »
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AP-US-SEVERE-WEATHER Flood threats persist as storms continue to drench the South BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Relentless wind and rain have pummeled large swaths of the South, spawning tornadoes, sparking a flash flood emergency in Alabama and damaging homes from Texas to Virginia. Crews are preparing to continue cleaning up debris and assessing destruction across the…… read more »
North Carolina News – May 4
AP-US-NORTH-CAROLINA-DEPUTY-SHOOTING Calls for justice at N.C. funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — The funeral for Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man shot and killed by deputies in North Carolina, brought calls for justice from the Rev. Al Sharpton and attorneys for the family. Sharpton delivered a fiery eulogy that likened delays…… read more »
North Carolina News – May 3
NORTH CAROLINA-DEPUTY SHOOTING Mourners gathering Monday for funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — Mourners are gathering for the funeral of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man shot and killed by deputies in North Carolina. The invitation-only service at noon Monday in a church in Elizabeth City follows public viewings a day…… read more »
NCDOT: Roadside Litter Collections Soar Past 5 Million Pounds
As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 5 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year. This year’s collection includes a new Spring Litter Sweep (April 10-24) record of 1.4 million pounds of roadside trash removed. The previous Spring Litter Sweep record was set…… read more »
North Carolina News – April 30
NORTH CAROLINA-DEPUTY SHOOTING Curfew made later after protests over shooting of Black man ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina city where a Black man was shot and killed by deputies said Friday it will push its curfew back by several hours each night after a week of generally peaceful protests. Elizabeth City officials…… read more »
North Carolina News – April 29
STANDOFF-DEPUTIES SHOT NC Sheriff: 2 deputies killed, suspect and 2 others dead BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say two North Carolina sheriff’s deputies were killed and three other people including a suspected gunman were found dead after a lengthy standoff. The Watauga County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the home in the Boone area Wednesday…… read more »
N.C. To Lift Outdoor Mask Rule, Raise Gathering Limits
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to lift the state’s outdoor mask mandate. He is also increasing indoor and outdoor gathering limits. Starting Friday, 100 people can assemble indoors and 200 people may gather outdoors. The Democratic governor has said he hopes to further ease restrictions and possibly eliminate the…… read more »
North Carolina News – April 28
BC-US-NORTH-CAROLINA-DEPUTY-SHOOTING Prosecutor says man killed by deputies hit them with car ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina prosecutor says that a Black man killed by deputies hit law enforcement officers with his car before they opened fire. District Attorney Andrew Womble told a judge at a hearing Wednesday that he viewed body camera…… read more »
SHP Encourages Driver Vigilance Around Agricultural Areas
As North Carolina’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone safe. It is legal in North Carolina for farm equipment to travel on public roads except for controlled access roadways such as interstates. Farm equipment…… read more »
