Mandatory evacuation ordered in North, South Carolina over raging wildfires weeks after California blazes

A North Carolina county has prompted authorities to announce mandatory evacuation as three active fires ravage the state, while the South Carolina governor has declared a state of emergency due to a growing blaze, reported Associated Press. There are three …

College Students Ditch Beaches for Rebuilding Effort in Hurricane-Ravaged North Carolina

Hundreds of college students are spending their spring break volunteering to rebuild homes in North Carolina communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene’s destruction. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom In contrast to the typical spring break narrative, …

North Carolina reverts to form, learns March is no time to 'flip' switch

Viewing North Carolina through historic lenses

Last week, I enjoyed speaking to members of Sanford’s Kiwanis Club about a favorite hobby that’s stemmed out of my profession. I had the chance to show some of my vintage camera collection. The photos I take for the daily editions of The Sanford Herald are …

North Carolina vs. Oregon State odds for women's March Madness first round

The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks. Among the first-round action Saturday afternoon will be a matchup between North Carolina and Oregon State. The North Carolina Tar Heels finished the 2024-25 season with a 27-7 record, good for fourth in …

North Carolina Justices Say Family Can Sue Over Unwanted COVID-19 Shot

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina mother and son can sue a public school system and a doctors’ group on allegations they gave the boy a COVID-19 vaccine without consent, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday, reversing a lower-court decision that …

Wildfire Sparks State of Emergency in South Carolina’s Table Rock Park

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. — A wildfire ignited at Table Rock State Park on Friday, March 21, 2025, prompting Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency to enhance emergency response efforts. The fire, believed to be started by four teenage hikers, …

Allergy season to ramp up in North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - If you’ve found yourself sniffling and sneezing lately, you’re not alone. Spring allergy season is ramping up and doctors in North Carolina say the state is one of the worst areas in the country when it comes to allergies. Dr. …

North Carolina excited to host women’s 1st round game for first time since 2015

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart was genuinely upbeat as she met with reporters Friday at Carmichael Arena, believing her team is in a good place — both literally and figuratively — as it ramps up …

North Carolina launches site for job seekers after federal cuts

The website encourages people to come work in our state. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — A new website was launched in North Carolina to help people impacted by recent federal cuts or who were displaced by Helene.  The website encourages people to come work in our …