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North Carolina, South Carolina rank poorly in women’s equality report
WCNC - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
Nationally, Hawaii topped the list as the most equal state for women, followed by Nevada, Maryland, Maine and Oregon. Utah ranked last. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina and South Carolina both rank in the lower half of U.S. states for women’s...
Evacuation orders issued as North Carolina coast prepares for Hurricane Erin
WBTV - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WBTV) - Hurricane Erin was not predicted to hit North Carolina directly, its effects were expected to be felt across the Crystal Coast and Outer Banks by Monday, Aug. 18. Erin formed as a tropical storm on Aug. 11 before...
Essential Tips for Staying Safe During North Carolina’s Summer Hazards
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 18, 2025
RALEIGH, NC – North Carolina’s summers are packed with beauty — but also with hidden dangers. From scorching heat to unexpected snake sightings, seasonal risks are on the rise. Whether you’re heading outdoors for recreation or simply trying to...
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Tops Consumer Debt List
Franchise Opportunities
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August 18, 2025
Americans now owe more than $2.8 trillion in auto loans, credit card debt, and personal loans. To shed light on growing debt hotspots, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its latest report, Cities Where People Are Adding the Most...
North Carolina gives evacuation orders on the coast for Hurricane Erin
United Press International (UPI)
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Tens of thousands of people in Puerto Rico were without power after Hurricane Erin passed through the area, as North Carolina ordered evacuations as the storm approached its coast. Photo by Thais Llorca/EPA Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The Outer Banks in...
Government events this week in Southeast North Carolina: Aug. 17-23
SE North Carolina News
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August 18, 2025
Ben Dietz, Mayor City Of Wilmington | City Of Wilmington Website Ben Dietz, Mayor City Of Wilmington | City Of Wilmington Website The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast North Carolina this week. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Finance...
NC state employee and teacher reps say health insurance increases will hurt worker retention
Cardinal & Pine - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
By: Lynn Bonner The board overseeing the health insurance plan for North Carolina workers and retirees voted Friday to raise most enrollees’ premiums to help cover a deficit that has grown to $507 million this year. State Treasurer Brad Briner,...
New Sentara Albemarle Medical Center opens in Elizabeth City
The Coastland Times - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
Published 1:04 pm Monday, August 18, 2025 90-bed hospital replaces 65-year-old county-owned facility By Dale Gauding, Sentara Health Virginia-based Sentara Health has opened its new 90-bed Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City. The...
Low-cost rabies clinic scheduled for August 23 in Mill Spring
Tryon Daily Bulletin - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
Published 1:31 pm Monday, August 18, 2025 MILL SPRING—Following a recent confirmed rabies case in the Houston Road area, Polk County Animal Control and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office will host a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday,...
5 North Carolina Beaches and 9 Rivers Declared Unsafe for Swimming Due to Fecal Bacteria
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 18, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. — Health officials have issued swim warnings at five coastal locations and nine river sites across North Carolina following alarming test results revealing dangerously high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. Bacteria Levels Spike...
Two Upstate firefighters injured in crash on way to medical emergency call
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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August 18, 2025
Glassy Mountain firefighters hospitalized after crash on Sunday HURRICANE AARON. A STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR DARE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DUE TO HURRICANE AARON. A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED FOR HATTERAS ISLAND....
R&B legend responds to son’s elder abuse claims: ‘I’m healthy and happy’
MassLive - Massachusetts
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August 18, 2025
Gladys Knight says she is “healthy and happy” after her son Shanga Hankerson raised allegations of elder abuse against Knight’s husband, William McDowell. The “Empress of Soul” reassured fans about her well-being in a statement sent to ABC News...
Prevent Blindness Establishes Diabetes + the Eyes Advisory Committee to Tackle Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases
Ophthalmology Breaking News
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August 18, 2025
Prevent Blindness has officially launched the Diabetes + the Eyes Advisory Committee, a newly formed group designed to guide and strengthen the organization’s diabetes and eye health programs. The initiative aims to boost education, awareness,...
North Carolina officials order some islands evacuated
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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August 17, 2025
Dare County and Hyde County have declared states of emergency and ordered evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. HATTERAS, N.C. — Dare County has declared a state of emergency and issued a mandatory evacuation order for Hatteras Island as...
Despite federal shift, state health officials encourage COVID vaccines for pregnant women
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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Heading into the respiratory illness season, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations, even though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services no longer recommends that they should. Along...
North Carolina A&T unveils $30M in student housing upgrades for 2025–26 academic year
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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August 17, 2025
Drone inspections also helped identify areas needing cleaning and cosmetic repairs. GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina A&T State University has completed $30 million in upgrades to student housing just before the start of the 2025–26 academic year....
The to-do list can wait after health scare
The Globe - Minnesota
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August 18, 2025
I am a planner and a list maker. Making an agenda and tallying, then crossing off each item on the list, makes me feel organized and in control. Painting farmstead buildings, sorting through books in the attic, and ridding the outbuildings and...
North Carolina GOP chairman criticizes Roy Cooper's record on school choice
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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August 16, 2025
This week, Jason Simmons, Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP), wrote in The Center Square about the stance of former Governor Roy Cooper on school choice in North Carolina. Simmons argues that North Carolina was once recognized...
North Carolina Faces Sweltering Heat as Hurricane Erin Threatens Coastal Beaches
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 17, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – Residents endured another hot and humid weekend with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values topping 100, while attention is now shifting to Hurricane Erin, which is tracking north in the Atlantic and expected...
Fact Check: North Carolina Did NOT Pass A Law Allowing Foreign Doctors To Practice Without Passing a U.S. Qualification Exam
Yahoo News
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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Did North Carolina pass a law allowing foreign...