Falling tree strikes, kills man on the South Shore
A Plymouth man was killed after a falling tree limb struck him while he was cutting trees on his property.
May 23, 2026Open source
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‘I have nowhere to go’: Residents face eviction after Redford Township takes over mobile home court
More than a dozen people living at Long’s Mobile Home Court in Redford Township are facing eviction after the township served them notices to vacate the Pl...
May 15, 2026Open source
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NC lawmakers pass bill to place amendment on ballot that would limit property taxes
North Carolina lawmakers in the House and Senate passed HB 1089, which places a constitutional ballot in November to enact a property tax levy limit.
May 20, 2026Open source
NC lawmakers weigh constitutional amendments on labor unions, property tax changes
Labor unions, property taxes front and center as North Carolina lawmakers debate constitutional amendments - what it could mean for you.
May 20, 2026Open source
Guilford County Property Taxes: What about the Revenue-Neutral rate?
That rate is below the proposed decrease in property taxes. What does that mean?
May 17, 2026Open source
County manager unveils proposed Polk budget for upcoming fiscal year
Plan includes $1 million for school fund balance, no property tax increase POLK COUNTY—At a special meeting Monday morning, Polk County commissioners...
May 12, 2026Open source
Vulture swarms in NC neighborhood escalates to town lawsuit against couple in Hillsborough
Complaints about swarms of vultures in one Hillsborough neighborhood have escalated into a lawsuit
May 12, 2026Open source
Proposed NC property tax cap, affordable housing exemption set for debate
A North Carolina House committee is scheduled to discuss a proposed state constitutional amendment restricting how much city and county governments could rai...
May 12, 2026Open source
County plan spends less despite inflation
A proposed fiscal 2026-27 Wilkes County budget that keeps a 42-cent property tax rate, has no salary increases (except longevity pay) and cuts appropriations...
May 12, 2026Open source
Wilkesboro tax rate cut, dropping concerts eyed
The Town of Wilkesboro’s proposed fiscal 2026-27 includes a one-cent cut in the property tax rate and elimination of town-sponsored concerts and movies in...
May 9, 2026Open source
T.C. Roberson student arrested, charged after firearm located in vehicle on campus
A T.C. Roberson Student has been arrested and charged with having weapons on campus or other educational property.
May 8, 2026Open source
Guilford Co's proposed property tax rate: What your bill could look like
The new rate is 11 cents lower than before. But with revaluation, the bill is going to be higher anyway.
May 8, 2026Open source
Guilford County manager proposes $935M budget with property tax cut, but state bill could force major changes
County Manager Victor Isler presented a budget proposal that would decrease property taxes and boost school funding, but a state bill could change everything.
May 8, 2026Open source
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(The Center Square) – Halting implementation of new property revaluations in fiscal year 2026-27 drew support from seven Democrats in a landslide approval...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Raleigh police: Man shot, robbed on Newbold Street; injuries not life-threatening
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May 23, 2026Open source
Durham's Flags for Heroes: Honor your personal hero with flag at Hub RTP
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May 23, 2026Open source
NC governor orders flags at half-staff following death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch
Stein ordered U.S. and North Carolina flags at all state facilities to fly at half-staff from sunrise Saturday, May 23, through sunset Sunday, May 24.
May 22, 2026Open source
Racing fans mourn the loss of NASCAR star Kyle Busch
The 41-year-old passed away suddenly in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday after a "serious illness."
May 22, 2026Open source
'He was a great guy' | Racing community reacts to the sudden death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch
On Wednesday, May 20, Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in a driving simulator in Concord, North Carolina, according to new reporting by the Associated Press.
May 22, 2026Open source
Several North Carolina lakes see dropping water levels ahead of Memorial Day weekend
As central North Carolina's lakes face below-normal water levels, Greensboro officials monitor conditions ahead of a busy holiday weekend.
May 21, 2026Open source
After a more than year fight, Durham woman get diminished value claim
Under North Carolina law, a driver who was not at fault in a crash can file a diminished value claim for the loss in a vehicle's market value
May 21, 2026Open source
Weather Impact: Afternoon clouds and heat, scattered showers and t-storms this evening
A look at the forecast for North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, including Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Thomasville, Reidsville, Lexington, and b...
May 21, 2026Open source
Montgomery County man charged with murdering mom arrested in North Carolina
Ricardo Colato-Salamanca was arrested in North Carolina this week days after officers said he murdered his mother in their home and drove off in her car.
May 20, 2026Open source
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