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One person was killed in a barn in Johnston County, and authorities said the building was being used as a meth lab. The fire began Saturday morning in the barn behind a home on U.S. Highway 301 South in Four Oaks. After an investigation, officials found the body, along with drug paraphernalia. Officials have not […]
According to the American Petroleum Institute, North Carolina has some of the highest gas taxes in the country. Drivers pay a total of 56 cents per gallon in taxes, while those in South Carolina pay only 35 cents per gallon.
Thanks to Pastor Harold Timberlake of Good Shepherd Church in Charlotte for sharing this information.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol wants young drivers to consider the dangers of texting while driving. Today officials are kicking off their Safe Driver Awareness campaign at Apex High School and their asking students to sign a pledge that they’ll wait until they are not behind the wheel to text.
The North Carolina State Fair is seeking to raise admission . The $1 increase would take affect during the 2013 fair. Under the proposal, adult admission would be $7 in advance of the fair and $9 at the gate. Gate admission for children ages 6-12 would go from $3 to $4, with a $1 discount […]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had a lecture yesterday at UNC with one main message, to make the game of football safer. Commissioner Goodell was the guest speaker at UNC for the annual Carl Blythe lecture.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating how UNC-Chapel Hill investigates sexual assaults on campus. The university received a letter from the Department containing some requests and school representatives said they will cooperate fully.
If you live here in NC you can look for your homeowners insurance to rise an average 7% depending on where you live in NC. The increase is lower than the requested 18% that was requested by the NC Rate Bureau.  The increase is set to go into effect in July. The rates will increase […]
The School Health Advisory Council has recommended to the Wake County School Board Tuesday that it change school policy and ban the sale of unhealthy foods like candy and donuts at school fundraisers and concessions. While many understand the move for healthy eating they say healthy foods like oranges, grapes and healthy snacks will not […]
State Sen. Stan Bingham, R-Davidson, last week filed Senate Bill 138, saying North Carolina school districts should have the flexibility to offer Bible courses as an elective if students and parents want it.
