A winter storm warning is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for much of central North Carolina. Forecasters say the region could see up to 3 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.
North Carolina's public inauguration ceremony scheduled for Saturday for new Gov. Josh Stein and other statewide elected officials has been canceled because of approaching winter weather, the state inaugural committee announced Wednesday.
Approximately 6,500 residents who evacuated during the January 2022 fire at the Winston Weaver Company fertilizer plant could become eligible for compensation, should the plaintiffs ultimately win the suit.
Most of the 311 acres are forested, including a long section bordering the river. The land features steep hills with abundant trees and rhododendrons leading to bluffs overlooking the water.
North Carolina's highest court blocked on Tuesday the certification of a November election result for one of its own seats so it can review legal arguments by a trailing candidate who contends over 60,000 ballots that were cast shouldn't be counted.