Wildfires prompt evacuations in Western NC, SC, after dry and windy conditions
The South Carolina Forestry Commission, which tracks wildfires on its website, said there were 144 wildfires in the state; ...
Could days of cellphones in schools be numbered? NC legislators advance proposed limits
On Tuesday, the N.C. House K-12 Education Committee backed a bill that requires school districts and charter schools to adopt ...
NC Republicans move fast on DOGE, DEI, Helene, immigration. How 2025 session is playing out.
The North Carolina General Assembly, controlled by Republicans, is moving legislation on immigration and diversity, equity ...
N.C. Forest Service urging people not to burn after 2 large fires in Brunswick Co.
Jackson says they’ve responded to 806 wildfires which burned over 3300 acres just within the past week in North Carolina.
As brush fires break out across NC, officials urge prevention, precautions
A large brush fire just west of Hope Mills Monday afternoon is one of more than 800 fires the North Carolina Forest Service has responded to in the past week.
NC Senate sets up votes for bills targeting Attorney General Jeff Jackson, immigration, cell phones in schools
Bills ordering sweeping new immigration rules, banning the state's attorney general from suing President Donald Trump, and ...
WUNC8d
North Carolina’s “cell phone-free education” bill moves forward
A House committee approved a bill to require public schools to create policies that restrict students from using cell phones ...
The Repository on MSN7d
Timken Co. closing North Carolina plant
The Timken Co., which is headquartered in Jackson Township, will close its bearings facility in Hiddenite, North Carolina, by the end of the year.
Under the Dome: Why the NC auditor wants a major increase in staff
Sponsored by Republican Reps. Erin Paré, Tricia Cotham, Donny Lambeth and Mike Schietzelt, the bill includes increases across ...
WYFF28d
Massive fire engulfs two story motel in Cherokee, North Carolina
Firefighters responded to a massive motel fire in Jackson County, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.The EBCI Cherokee Fire and Rescue with assistance from numerous agencies responded to the ...