Western North Carolina man struggles to rebuild inn
MARION, N.C. (WGHP) — Most people will never have to deal with what Carter Francois is dealing with. Overnight, he lost his livelihood. His business, The Alpine Inn, washed down the side of a mountain during Hurricane Helene. Since then, he’s been dealing with bureaucracy and trying to rebuild. His insurance company...
New house bill could raise minimum wage in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina General Assembly Representatives Marcia Morey, Alison Dahl and Aisha Dew proposed a raise to the state minimum wage Monday. House Bill to raise minimum wage in North Carolina House Bill 353, referred to as ‘Fair Minimum Wage Act’, would raise the current federal minimum wage of...
WNC drivers warned of scam texts falsely claiming to be from toll services
WLOS — A text scam involving toll fees is claiming victims throughout Western North Carolina. Many WNC drivers have reported receiving texts claiming to be from North Carolina Toll Services, threatening a late fee of $50 if drivers don't pay the toll by following the link in the text.
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North Carolina’s Population Boom Continues
North Carolina’s population is surging, with 165,000 new residents arriving between mid-2023 and mid-2024. Now home to over 11 million people, the state ranks 4th in U.S. population growth and could become the 7th largest state by 2030.
Charlotte hot dog joint that found national fame on Food Network is permanently closing
‘We just couldn’t shred enough cheddar to keep it going’: The restaurant featuring signature hot dogs with creative topping combinations, has been a staple in Charlotte’s food scene since 2012.
Popular North Carolina aquarium to undergo $56 million renovation
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WBTV) - A popular North Carolina aquarium received a $7.5 million grant this past week, which will go toward its $56 million renovation. The grant was given to the Aquarium at Fort Fisher by the New Hanover Community Endowment. The Endowment said the money will play a “pivotal role” in enhancing the...
Pilot, 90, flies dogs to new homes with Pilots N Paws
Animal shelters across the country are reaching capacity, prompting some organizations to find creative solutions to give animals a better chance at finding homes. Pilots N Paws, a non-profit organization, collaborates with volunteer pilots to transport dogs to their new families. Jere Fountain, a 90-year-old pilot...
A Triad man has ties to WWII 6888th Battalion
HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point author Glenn Chavis said he recently found out his aunt was a part of the 6888th Battalion. Sergeant Annie Elizabeth Leach Johnson was part of the 855-member all-Black female military unit. It was named the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. It was the...
High pollen count on a cloudy Monday in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A coastal storm is churning off the coast of Georgia, and it is forecast to move northward and off the coast of North Carolina by tonight. Our skies will be cloudy today with a scant, 15% chance of light showers in the southern Piedmont. Highs will be near normal, in the […]