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7+ hour, 8+ min ago (1001+ words) This small North Carolina city offers a relaxed, inexpensive getaway with historical farms, charming inns, photogenic covered bridges, and a walkable core. Islands and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Situated about 86 miles east of Asheville and just under 90 miles west of Greensboro is a hidden gem city that travelers passing through North Carolina should consider popping into. Claremont might be a small city with a population of just over 2,000 residents (as of 2023), but what it lacks in population density it more than makes up for in historic and small-town charm. Claremont is a delightful, quiet, and clean destination where many of its residents know each other by name. Additionally, Niche.com gives the destination a "B" rating overall for…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago (457+ words) The start of the 2025-26 women's college basketball season has not been kind to the ACC. The conference has seen two teams that began the season ranked in the top 10 tumble all the way out of the top 25. In the latest AP Top 25 poll, every ACC that is still ranked is ranked lower than they were at the start of the season. Furthermore, ACC squads managed to squeak out just three wins in the 16-game ACC/SEC Challenge. Can No. 12 North Carolina or No. 22 Louisville salvage the slumping reputation of the ACC? On Sunday afternoon, the Tar Heels host the Cardinals (4 p.m. ET, ACC Network) in a contest that could prove consequential in determining the regular-season conference championship, while also showing that the ACC, while down, should not be counted out. Although the losses to UCLA and Texas made clear that the…...

18+ hour, 19+ min ago (632+ words) The English poet and author Chaucer wrote in the 1300s that, "Time and tide wait for no man." Wilmington College sophomore Henry Hildebrandt and other members of the new student organization, WC History Council, are discovering that time has been relentless in obscuring an important part of Clinton County's history. The History Council is undertaking a project to recover information from local cemeteries involving public records and gravestones that are badly weathered, misplaced or missing." "Who's buried there? Who has a headstone? What's on the markers? A lot of these burials are from the 1800s, and many of the headstones are hard to read," Hildebrandt said." He estimates that the county has at least 100 cemeteries, ranging from the large Sugar Grove in Wilmington, which has thousands of burial plots, to country church cemeteries and those with only family plots. Hildebrandt, whose father…...

18+ hour, 31+ min ago (471+ words) Lawmakers return to sessions in Raleigh on Monday without the gift of North Carolina's two-year budget expected to be in tow. Four committee meetings listed for Tuesday and Wednesday do not include ties to the budget, or a meeting of the 79 legislators appointed Lawmakers return to sessions in Raleigh on Monday without the gift of North Carolina's two-year budget expected to be in tow. Four committee meetings listed for Tuesday and Wednesday do not include ties to the budget, or a meeting of the 79 legislators appointed from the Senate (34) and House of Representatives (45) as conferees on the 2025 Appropriations Act. Senate Bill 257, as it is also known, has been without action since the respective June 3 and 5 appointments in each chamber. "We won't risk our record of success with reckless fiscal policy," wrote Republican Reps. Julia Howard and Dean Arp in a…...

19+ hour, 15+ min ago (211+ words) KENT CO., Del. - The Delaware Electric Cooperative was working quickly Sunday to restore power to thousands of customers following large outages in snow-covered Sussex and Kent Counties. According to the cooperative's website, roughly 2,500 members were affected in Kent County by an outage as of 11:40 a.m." In a social media post on Sunday, Delaware Electric Cooperative said their transmission provider had dropped service to a substation serving the area, which includes Harrington and Felton. "Once they restore transmission service, we'll work as fast as possible to restore power to our members," the cooperative said. As of 12:30 p.m., the cooperative said they had restored power to 4,000 members in Kent County and hoped to restore power to more members soon. The sprawling outage follows a quick-moving winter weather system passing over Delmarva, leaving Felton with an estimated 3" in accumulation. At 1:30 p.m., the cooperative then reported that…...

21+ hour, 6+ min ago (292+ words) Near freezing with plenty of sun. Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz flips a ball back to officials during a win over California on Feb. 6, 2025. It was all Louisville in the extra period after Indya Nivar missed two free throws for the Tar Heels (9-3, 0-1) with 5 seconds left in regulation and Imari Berry hit the second of two foul shots for the Cardinals with less than a second remaining to force OT tied at 66-all. Skylar Jones and Berry both made a basket and two free throws as Louisville (10-3, 2-0) outscored the Tar Heels 10-0 in overtime for the victory. Ziegler made 6 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers, and grabbed eight rebounds for Louisville. Istanbulluoglu hit 6 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers. Berry totaled 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Tajianna Roberts had 11 points and four steals, while Jones, another reserve, scored half her…...

23+ hour, 12+ min ago (414+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Snowfall December 14, 2025-- New Castle County Residents across New Castle County woke up Sunday to snow-covered roads, buried cars, and one of Wilmington's most significant December snowfalls in years. By 9 a.m. Sunday, snowfall began to taper off after a several-hour stretch across the Delaware Valley, including New Castle County. Although the snow arrived on a day that did not impact school schedules, travel plans were disrupted for many throughout the region. Several crashes were reported across the area, including vehicles sliding off roadways. Exact figures for the number of crashes in New Castle County on December 14, 2025, are not yet available. Air travel was also affected. According to FlightAware, both Wilmington Airport and Philadelphia International Airport adjusted operations due to the storm. In recent years, Wilmington Airport has typically handled around 150 arriving and departing flights per day. On Sunday,…...

1+ day, 32+ min ago (562+ words) "North Carolina remains a top state for film, and these grants enable us to continue our strong tradition of TV and film production excellence," Governor Josh Stein said. Netflix's 'Hunting Wives' among productions shot in North Carolina bringing boost state economy RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina has approved film and entertainment grants for two television series and an independent feature film, which are expected to create over 4,900 jobs and spend over $113 million during their production windows. "North Carolina remains a top state for film, and these grants enable us to continue our strong tradition of TV and film production excellence," Governor Josh Stein said. The productions include Season 2 of "The Hunting Wives", filming in the Lake Norman and Greater Charlotte areas; the first season of "RJ Decker", shooting in New Hanover County; and the thriller "Widow", recently completed in Davidson, Forsyth,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (180+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware Capitol Police is expanding its Facility Dog Program to every courthouse in the state, extending services for the first time to Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with certified handlers to comfort vulnerable individuals and ease anxiety during court proceedings. Vinn " Delaware's first facility dog " joined the agency in October 2022 through Canine Companions, a national nonprofit that trains assistance dogs. He knows more than 40 commands, including specialized calming-pressure techniques, and is certified through Assistance Dogs International. For the past three years, Vinn has been stationed at the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington, supporting both Family Court and Superior Court. He has assisted during children's interviews, witness testimony, trial preparation, and Protection From Abuse hearings, offering steady reassurance during stressful moments. With the statewide expansion, similar services will now be available…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (252+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina schools are seeing positive changes thanks to new cellphone policies aimed at improving student focus and well-being. A report from Governor Josh Stein's Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being highlighted the benefits of cellphone-free classrooms, including better academic performance, increased social interaction, and fewer discipline issues. The shift comes after a new state law, effective January 1, required school districts to establish policies restricting cellphone and communication device use. The law, passed by state lawmakers over the summer, also mandates penalties for violations and allows for social media restrictions if not already in place. "Getting rid of the distraction of cell phones in classrooms prioritizes our students' well-being and academic achievement and improves their learning environments," Stein said. "I am encouraged to hear that schools are seeing improved academic outcomes, increased social interactions and engagement, and…...