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State Studies Economic Impact of Wildlife Watching

By Anna Gurney N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Besides the sun, sand and ocean waves, a visit to the N.C. coast offers the opportunity to see interesting and unique coastal birds and sea turtles (d...

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July 15, 2026
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Tabor Talk for July 15

By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber We had such a memorable Fourth of July and 250th Fireworks Celebration!  Thank you to everyone in our area that joined us at South Columbus High School for...

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July 14, 2026
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Two more flood damaged homes will be demolished after county commissioners approved a low bid Monday (file photo).
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Public Invited to comment on Flood Planning

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program will hold a public information session on July 20 at 6 p.m. to provide information and gather feedback on two draf...

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July 13, 2026
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Screwworm Outbreak Causes State Reaction

 Due to the detection of New World Screwworm in the United States, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will enforce additional interstate movement health requirements fo...

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July 7, 2026
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Missing Brunswick Woman Sought

A woman who has been missing since Sunday night is being sought by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Johanna Lee Marshburn, 40, is described as standing 4’11” tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brow...

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July 7, 2026
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Study Assesses Fats, Oils in Livestock Feed

By Maribel Alonso USDA Office of Communications A comprehensive review of 15 years of collaborative research between the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Minnesota iden...

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July 7, 2026
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The U.S. Constitution

Transcript of the U.S. Constitution, courtesy of the National Archives. Note the spelling, grammar, etc. are reproduced exactly as in the original document.  We the People of the United States, in Ord...

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July 4, 2026
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The U.S. Bill of Rights

Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form, courtesy of the National Archives. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791,...

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July 4, 2026
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The Declaration of Independence  

Note – the following is a digital transcript courtesy of the National Archives. Spelling, spacing, capitalization, etc. were preserved as much as possible. You can see this and other foundational docu...

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July 4, 2026
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County Offers Free Water During Hot Weekend

Hydration stations will be set up at several area fire departments during this weekend’s anticipated record heat. Temperatures and heat indices could reach 105 and higher throughout the weekend, accor...

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July 2, 2026
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Operation Firecracker Underway

As Fourth of July celebrations get underway across North Carolina, drivers are encouraged to make safe choices behind the wheel. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched its annual “Operation Fi...

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July 2, 2026
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Mailer Spreading False Information, SBOE Says

A voter-registration mailing is spreading incorrect information and even mailing forms to dead voters, according to the State Board of Elections. The SBOE said in a press release that it has received ...

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July 1, 2026
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Coastal Land Trust Announces New Leader

The Coastal Land Trust will have a new leader in October. Associate Director Jesica Blake has been named the trust’s next executive director, effective Oct. 1.  Blake, who joined the organization in 2...

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July 1, 2026
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Heath Officials Warn Heat Injuries on the Rise

More documented heat-related injuries and illnesses have been recorded this year that in the past five years, and state officials warn it could get worse. A dangerous heat wave is expected in North Ca...

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July 1, 2026
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WRC Hits the Water for Sober Boating Effort

Summer for many people means spending time with friends and family on the water boating, swimming, fishing or just being outdoors. Last August, the Carroll family and their friends were doing just tha...

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June 26, 2026
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CWD deer
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State Opens Extra Deer Hunts in CWD Areas

In efforts to control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC) is announcing new deer hunting regulations that will offer hunters increased deer harve...

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June 26, 2026
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