Officials say crews are on the scene at New Frontier Way, and an evacuation zone is in place.
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Students convicted would lose their eligibility for any federal grant, loan, or work assistance.
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Park officials say it is a Loggerhead nest.
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The National Park Service will provide transportation via the 8:45 a.m. ferry, so volunteers are asked to be at the Harker's Island Visitor Center by 8:00 AM to fill out some paperwork.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved a change that would divert $2.3 million of diversity spending from state funds to go toward public safety and policing at a special meeting to address the university's budget. The board's vote would only impact UNC-Chapel Hill's diversity funding, which could result in the loss of its diversity office.
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North Carolina U.S. Senator Ted Budd said the final Senate package includes support for Boom Supersonic, which is building a facility in Greensboro; support for North Carolina’s growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems – or drone -- industry and additional funding for North Carolina’s 72 public airports.
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PCC Financial Aid Director Lee Bray said it’ the first step to free or affordable college for North Carolina students, and he would encourage all college students to complete it, whether they think they are eligible for aid or not.
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Through Still Serving, the nonprofit he began after retiring from a 26-year career with the Marines, Sgt. Major Mario Fields presented a $2,600-check last month to ECHS staff and students.
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U.S. Attorney Michael Easley said, “Law enforcement officers are being shot in the line of duty far too often.” He added that his office is partnering with local DA’s to put shooters on a fast track to federal prison, often even while state charges are still pending.
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Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the Yellow-legged hornet is no more harmful to humans than other hornets, but it can have a devastating impact on both managed and wild bees, especially honeybees.
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North Carolina’s Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee said it’s critical that people leaving prison get the services they need to be successful and avoid ending up back behind bars, and the spending is a major step forward in the goal to serve all 100 counties with local reentry councils.
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U.S. Congressman Don Davis said healthcare is a top-of-mind concern for many in ENC, and the grants will provide a needed boost to the healthcare system.
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