North Carolina local history & events

Beth Heile completes rural leadership training with Burke County focus  thepaper.media

‘Doing our happy dance’: Wayne County woman celebrates $100,000 win on lottery scratch off  CBS 17

Brunswick County wildfire grows to 300 acres  WRAL

Schuyler officially withdraws candidacy, Pitt Dems are searching for replacement  The Daily Reflector

Martha “Beth” Coon 1938-2026  Franklin County Free Press

Brunswick County wildfire grows to 300 acres; multiple roads closed due to smoke  WECT

New Hanover County begins mailing 2026 property tax bills  WWAYTV3

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum introduces new American Revolution display  carolinacoastonline.com

Art transforms Mecklenburg County Jail with inspiring mural  WSOC TV

Have you seen USA's 13-star flag? It's in the Tennessee State Museum  AOL.com

CNBC: North Carolina 2nd best state for business  Richmond Observer

Main Street Carolina: Salisbury’s growth fueled by history, new businesses, community spirit  WSOC TV

Wildfire burns near Kelly in Bladen County  WECT

Bobby Edward Webb Obituary | Cornerstone Funeral Home And Cremations | Nashville, NC  Tribute Archive

Statue of Billy Graham, Revolutionary War monument coming to NC Capitol grounds  The Derrick

Surry County softball players named All-State, All-District  The Daily Reflector

Ashe County remains in severe drought | News | ashepostandtimes.com  Ashe Post & Times

Statue of Billy Graham, Revolutionary War monument coming to NC Capitol grounds  Raleigh News & Observer

I’ve Lived in the Carolinas for 30+ Years and This Small Mountain Town Is a Must-visit, With Great Dining and a Cat Museum  AOL.com

Two arrested after investigation into Lenoir County vehicle break-ins  WCTI

Lawmakers secure funding for Union County in state budget  Charlotte Media Group

The Capital of Fairmont opens in historic building  Robesonian

North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Mecklenburg County team up to plant milkweed  WSOC TV

Vanceboro couple accused in Craven County break-ins, more charges expected  WCTI

Ashe County Wildlife Club to host Kids’ Day on Saturday, July 18  Ashe Post & Times

NCDOT approves nearly $4 million project to resurface 15 miles of Johnston County roads  CBS 17

McDowell County history preservation project Beyond 1842 launches website  McDowell News

Pitt County remains in extreme drought conditions  The Daily Reflector

Wake County Engineer Brad Cole Receives Prestigious State Award  Wake County Government (.gov)

Historic county boundary signs erected along river  AOL.com

The last dry town in Cumberland County now allows alcohol sales  The Fayetteville Observer

Learning history: 8 of the oldest public school buildings in New Hanover County  AOL.com

Preserve, plan and prosper for North Carolina landowners  McDowell News

Brunswick County remains in exceptional drought as dry conditions persist across North Carolina  WWAYTV3

Swain County Sheriff’s Office, other agencies to hold active shooter response training  WLOS

Wayne County Public Library Awarded Nearly $200,000 in State Library Grants  Goldsboro Daily News

Historic Frying Pan Shoals Light Tower sold to private owner  WECT

Richmond International Airport has been named the most efficient airport with fewer than 5 million passengers in North America, earning the Air Transport Research Society’s 2026 Global Airport Efficiency Award. Full story: https://www.henricocitizen.com/ric-n  instagram.com

Brunswick, Pender county libraries receive nearly $40,000 in federal grants  WECT

Davie County commissioners approve one-year ban on data centers  FOX8 WGHP