Local News
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Morning News Briefs: Monday, January 9th, 2017
Storm Leaves 1 Person Dead In NC; Black Ice Remains An Issue
Cold weather and black ice are greeting North Carolina residents as many try to return to work.
Snow Blankets Much Of North Carolina
A winter storm blanketed parts of North Carolina with snow early Saturday as its slow march across the Southeast left grocery store shelves empty and roads icy and impassible.
Are Snowflakes Actually That Unique?
With snowfall on the minds of residents across the state, one may be reminded of that old adage - “No two snowflakes are alike.”
Well, turns out, that's not exactly true.
Across the Blue Ridge #54 - Red Clay Ramblers tradition continues
This week Across the Blue Ridge presents Craver, Hicks, Watson & Newberry from their April, 2016 show at Muddy Creek Music Hall. Mike Craver, Bill Hicks and Jim Watson are all veteran
A Neighborhood On A Crayfish
If you're a crayfish, North Carolina is where it's at. In general, the state is among the most biologically-diverse for several reasons. Additionally, there are a couple of thoughts as to why we live in the Mudbug Mecca. In a way, crayfish are islands unto themselves. Most species carry with them Branchiobdellida, a species of worm that live life on the clawed critter.
'State Of Eugenics' Film Chronicles Long Road To Compensation
A new documentary explores the painful history of eugenics in North Carolina.
Morning News Briefs: Friday, January 6th, 2017
North Carolina Braces For Weekend Of Snow And Cold
Virtually all of North Carolina is expected to see snow this weekend.
Legal Battle Brews Over New State Superintendent Powers
A legal battle continues over the powers of the newly elected Republican state superintendent. The Board of Education is suing the state, saying Mark Johnson's new authority is unconstitutional.
Update: Snow Starts Falling Across Triad, Up To Eight Inches Expected Tonight
The snow has started to fall across the Triad and much of North Carolina, and it's bringing cold temperatures and potentially hazardous road conditions with it.