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5+ hour, 6+ 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…...

10+ hour, 23+ 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,…...

10+ hour, 59+ min 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…...

15+ hour, 18+ min 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…...

1+ day, 43+ min ago (264+ words) Georgetown, Del. " The Delaware Public archives has a plethora of resources available to Delawareans, one of them is their genealogical archives and researchers. On Friday, the Delaware Public archives recently partnered with the Georgetown Public library to host an event meant to learn more about forgotten histories in Delaware. Leah Greer, research archivist at the Delaware Public Archives, said the event was to help people who might have hit a wall researching their family histories can overcome it. "It is what we call forgotten family," she said. "And specifically highlighting the pauper records that we have in our collection." Greer said the event would highlight records kept by almshouses and workhouses throughout Delaware that record people who "otherwise often were forgotten in more conventional types of records that you would find." "Being able to partner with organizations like the archives…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (228+ words) South Carolina Upstate Spartans (6-5) at North Carolina Tar Heels (8-1) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -28.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 North Carolina takes on South Carolina Upstate after Caleb Wilson scored 20 points in North Carolina's 81-61 win against the Georgetown Hoyas. The Tar Heels have gone 6-0 in home games. North Carolina is 7-1 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Spartans are 1-4 on the road. South Carolina Upstate scores 79.7 points and has outscored opponents by 9.8 points per game. North Carolina averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game, 1.9 more made shots than the 6.1 per game South Carolina Upstate allows. South Carolina Upstate has shot at a 45.6% clip from the field this season, 8.8 percentage points above the 36.8% shooting opponents of North Carolina have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Luka Bogavac averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Tar Heels, scoring 12.2 points…...

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1+ day, 9+ hour ago (162+ words) The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will face off tonight. Fans can catch the game on ESPN at 5:30 p.m. ET, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and ESPN Unlimited. Both Fubo and DirecTV Stream offer free trials and first-month discounts for new customers. The Jayhawks are 7-3 and are coming off an 80-60 victory over Missouri on Sunday, led by Tre White's 20 points and 13 rebounds. They have one Top 25 victory so far this season against No. 20 Tennessee back in November. The Wolfpack are also 7-3 this season and most recently earned an 85-45 win against Liberty on Wednesday. Ven-Allen Lubin and Matt Able both led the team with 13 points each in the victory. No. 19 Kansas (7-3) vs. North Carolina State (7-3) When: Saturday, Dec. 13 Where: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC Time: 5:30 p.m. ET...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (441+ words) Sunday's matchup will be a step down in competition, as the North Carolina Tar Heels' recent schedule has featured Michigan State, Kentucky, and Georgetown in the last four weeks. With all due respect to the USC Upstate Spartans, they are not in the same class as any of the three teams mentioned above. North Carolina's coaching staff and personnel should not view this game as a pointless outing, as the Tar Heels can utilize this matchup to continue developing key features that will serve them well down the road. With that being said, here are a couple of expectations for North Carolina in a home matchup against USC Upstate. The Tar Heels' frontcourt, consisting of Veesaar and Wilson, has been the team's driving force on both ends of the floor. That trend should continue on Saturday against USC Upstate, as…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1058+ words) Christmas dinner doesn't always mean turkey and stuffing, especially when you live near the ocean. North Carolina's coastal communities have created their own delicious holiday traditions centered around fresh seafood caught right from local waters. From crispy fried flounder to buttery steamed oysters, these restaurants serve up Christmas feasts that celebrate the bounty of the Atlantic while bringing families together for memorable meals that taste like home. Fried seafood perfection awaits at this legendary spot where the Calabash cooking style was practically invented. Golden-brown shrimp, flounder, and scallops emerge from the kitchen with that signature light batter that made this small fishing village famous worldwide. Christmas here means heaping platters piled high with everything the ocean offers, served family-style so everyone gets a taste of coastal tradition. Located at 1125 River Rd, Calabash, NC 28467, this restaurant transforms holiday dinners into crunchy,…...