(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — So far, some 24,000 kids between 5 and 11 year old in North Carolina have received their first dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, and about one million more residents have received a COVID booster dose. With the holidays coming up soon, UNC infectious diseases specialist Dr. David Wohl says…… read more »
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North Carolina News – November 11
FATAL DOG ATTACK-INFANT Police: North Carolina infant killed in dog attack KENLY, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina say an infant has died after being attacked by a dog. News outlets report that Kenly Police Chief Josh Gibson says a pit bull attacked the infant Wednesday morning, news outlets reported. Police are investigating the…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 10
SCHOOLS REPORT NC judge to hold hearing on education funding order RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Longstanding education funding litigation in North Carolina could reach a watershed if a judge orders money be spent over the wishes of the General Assembly. Superior Court Judge David Lee scheduled a hearing Wednesday in which he’ll consider options on…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 9
JAIL OFFICER ASSAULTED Another assault on jail officer in North Carolina CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the second time in two weeks, a Mecklenburg County jail officer was taken to the hospital after being assaulted. The Charlotte Observer reports the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office says a jail officer saw several inmates playing cards during a…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 8
AP-US-MISSING-GIRL-FOUND-TIKTOK TikTok rescue: Girl got help using silent distress signal LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a 16-year-old girl held captive by a 61-year-old man was rescued on an interstate highway in Kentucky after another driver noticed her making a silent distress signal with her hand. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says the…… read more »
NCDOT: Drivers Need To Adapt To Time Change
Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, when we turned our clocks back one hour. This change can present challenges for drivers as it gets darker sooner, so many late afternoon commutes will be at dusk. NCDOT’s top priority is safety, so be prepared for the switch by following these tips: Make sure your…… read more »
NCDOT Seeks Public Input
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public for feedback on how the agency is performing to identify ways to make North Carolina transportation services safer, more efficient and customer focused. The survey covers eight core transportation areas, including motor vehicles, aviation, bicycles, pedestrians, and more. Survey responses must be received by Nov. 30.…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 5
JAIL OFFICERS ASSAULTED Officers assaulted at North Carolina jail, 1 stabbed CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office says three jail officers were assaulted by an inmate who they were trying to move to a disciplinary unit away from the general population. The Charlotte Observer reports the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office says the…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 4
AP-US-FOOD-BANK-EXPANSION Food banks embark on expansions with lessons from COVID ATLANTA (AP) — Food banks have ramped up their output during the coronavirus pandemic to meet an explosion of need from families facing financial hardship. Now, some are preparing to permanently boost their food distribution with major expansion projects driven in part by their experiences…… read more »
North Carolina New – November 3
SEXUAL ASSAULT-MAN SENTENCED North Carolina man gets 26 years for assaulting a child DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina district attorney says a man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting his partner’s daughter more than three years ago. The News & Observer of Raleigh…… read more »
