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...
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State Budget Funds Staff Positions for NC Zoo’s Asia — Opening Date Still Unknown
North Carolina's new state budget approves 54 staff positions and $6.2 million for the N.C. Zoo's Asia Continent, though...
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 drought deepens; exceptional conditions spread across northern Piedmont
Drought conditions across North Carolina continued to worsen this week, with exceptional drought — the most severe classification —...
SECU app launch met with chaos as device requirements quietly change
North Carolina State Employees' Credit Union's rollout of its new app has been mired in chaos after initial device...
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...
NOAA forecasts below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but NC officials urge preparedness
Federal forecasters are predicting a quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season this year, but North Carolina emergency officials are warning residents...
North Carolina Zoo Asks Public to Name New Sand Cat Kittens
The North Carolina Zoo is inviting the public to help choose names for two sand cat kittens born Feb....