Category Archives: State/Regional
More evacuations as wildfires burn in the Carolinas. Forecasts aren't encouraging for firefighters
More people have been asked to leave their homes in the North Carolina and South Carolina mountains as wildfires spread and the forecast for the rest of the week is not encouraging - dry and windy. A ...
Mar 26, 2025
North Carolina government makes big tax revenues quickly from first year of sports betting
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina government cashed in early when it came to reaping fiscal benefits from authorized sports wagering in the ninth-largest state....
Mar 26, 2025
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles (129 kilometers) west of...
Mar 25, 2025
Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze
Firefighters in North and South Carolina were battling multiple wind-driven wildfires Monday in rugged terrain that complicated containment efforts, officials said. Millions of trees knocked down by H...
Mar 24, 2025
Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas
Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina’...
Mar 23, 2025
Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas
Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina’...
Mar 23, 2025
Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas
Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina's gov...
Mar 23, 2025
North Carolina’s new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein gave his first address to a joint General Assembly session Wednesday night, hitting on familiar ...
Mar 12, 2025
North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein gave his first address to a joint General Assembly session Wednesday night, hitting on familiar...
Mar 12, 2025
House GOP campaign chairman says voters will 'reward us' for the Trump-Musk DOGE cuts
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Almost two months into President Donald Trump's second term, the chairman of the House Republican campaign committee is already predict...
Mar 08, 2025