NC lawmakers use budget to make license plate camera pilot program permanent
The number of license plate cameras could be about to explode after state lawmakers used the budget to permanently...
Randolph County Commissioners Adopt Data Center Restrictions After Packed, Hours-Long Public Hearing
Randolph County commissioners unanimously adopted new data center restrictions Monday after a nearly three-hour hearing packed with residents —...
1,4-Dioxane Spike in Asheboro Wastewater Linked to Maintenance on StarPet’s Pretreatment System
State regulators announced Wednesday a spike in 1,4-dioxane levels at Asheboro's wastewater treatment plant, triggering downstream alerts and renewing scrutiny...
Randolph Commissioners Appoint Library Board Amid Transparency Complaints in Heated Meeting
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved nine appointees to the Library Board of Trustees Monday as a dozen...
Piedmont drought intensifies despite scattered June rains
Heavy rains over the final two weeks of June brought little relief to the Piedmont, leaving the region locked...
Found an “Abandoned” baby deer? Wildlife Officials Say Leave It Alone
ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) — During spring and summer in North Carolina wildlife officials want to get the message...
NC Attorney General, State Watchdog Push Back on Duke Energy Rate Hike
Duke Energy Carolinas keeps about 21 cents of every dollar its customers pay as profit — already one of...
Randolph library board nominations pulled from agenda – Transparency questions linger
Randolph County commissioners pulled a vote on seven library board nominees from Monday's agenda, leaving unanswered questions about a selection...
Asheboro’s 1,4-Dioxane Fight Has Cost Water Customers More Than $734,000 — and Counting
The City of Asheboro has spent more than $734,000 in public money on outside legal counsel to fight state...
Veteran Disney Animal Care Executive Named Director of North Carolina Zoo
State officials announced Monday that Dr. Mark Penning, a wildlife veterinarian and former Disney executive, will be the new...