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This week in history: Nov. 21-27

November 21, 2024 The Associated Press

Nov. 21 1920: On “Bloody Sunday,” the Irish Republican Army killed 14 suspected British intelligence officers in the Dublin area; British forces responded by raiding a soccer match, killing 14 civilians. 1980: An estimated 83 […]

Hurricane Sam bringing a rough surf weekend to US East Coast

September 30, 2021 Associated Press

MIAMI — Beachgoers along the east coast of the United States should beware of life-threatening surf and rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Sam turns northward, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. Forecasters expect the […]

NC-farmed shellfish industry sees historic economic impact

June 4, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — New research has found that North Carolina’s shellfish industry provides over $27 million in economic impact and 532 jobs in the state. Until 2016, the industry’s economic impact primarily came from the harvest of […]

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Outer Banks counties announce date for reopening to visitors

May 7, 2020 Tom Foreman Jr., Associated Press

WINSTON-SALEM — Three counties on North Carolina’s tourist-reliant Outer Banks announced plans Wednesday to lift coronavirus-related visitor restrictions, although they warned of the need to continue to practice social distancing amid the ongoing pandemic. In […]

coastal NC

This week in history: Nov. 21-27

Hurricane Sam bringing a rough surf weekend to US East Coast

NC-farmed shellfish industry sees historic economic impact

Outer Banks counties announce date for reopening to visitors

A Surry County grand jury found enough evidence against Michael Boaz
State audit leads to indictment of former Pilot Mountain town manager

A Surry County grand jury found enough evidence against Michael Boaz