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6+ hour, 28+ min ago (629+ words) If you're looking for access to the Atlantic Ocean, hiking trials, a big city, and authentic Southern cuisine, we've found the location for you. Islands and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. From the sweeping Blue Ridge Mountains to the breezy Outer Banks beaches, North Carolina is a hotspot for unforgettable adventures. Charming mountain towns and coastal communities also add excitement to the Tar Heel State. Head to Black Mountain to experience one of America's prettiest small towns with walkable charm and waterfalls. Meanwhile, fans of swoon-worthy teen romcoms can embark on a tour of the charming, beachy North Carolina towns where "The Summer I Turned Pretty" was filmed. And if you're looking for a quiet slice of paradise where both breathtaking landscapes and small-town delights await, make your way…...

9+ hour, 41+ min ago (169+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman is being held on a $1 million secured bond after an investigation into alleged child abuse led to her arrest. According to arrest warrants, Shanequa Vereen was arrested Monday, Dec. 1, and charged with felony child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) said someone told the Department of Social Services about an incident that happened Monday, Nov. 24, which prompted police to get involved. Arrest warrants state that the alleged victim, who was 13 at the time, had a "large puncture wound to the right upper thigh." In her first court appearance on Dec. 1, Vereen waived her right to counsel. It was also ordered that if she posts bond, she cannot have contact with any minor children while the case is pending. Vereen is being held on a $1 million secured bond and is expected to…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago (267+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Representative Sarah McBride attended a ribbon cutting of Beebe Healthcare's extended mobile health clinic in Rehoboth Beach today to celebrate securing over 3 million dollars in total federal funding for Beebe Healthcare. "From expanding Beebe's mobile health clinic to supporting their work to combat substance use disorders, the federal investments secured by the delegation will help meet patients where they are and create a healthier Sussex County," says Senator Blunt Rochester. The Delaware federal delegation says the funding will go towards improving community health in Sussex County. "Investing in quality health care across Delaware, especially in our rural communities, remains a top priority for our congressional delegation," says Representative McBride. Beebe Healthcare officials say with their mobile healthcare program, they have done over one thousand provider visits and…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago (170+ words) (Lisa Blunt Rochester Press) REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Delaware senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Representative Sarah McBride attended a ribbon cutting of Beebe Healthcare's extended mobile health clinic in Rehoboth Beach today to celebrate securing over 3 million dollars in federal funding for Beebe Healthcare. They say the funding will go towards improving community health in Sussex County. "From expanding Beebe's mobile health clinic to supporting their work to combat substance use disorders, the federal investments secured by the delegation will help meet patients where they are and create a healthier Sussex County," says Senator Blunt Rochester. "Investing in quality health care across Delaware, especially in our rural communities, remains a top priority for our congressional delegation,says Representative McBride. "I'm proud to have secured federal investment in Beebe's mobile units to help them meet the needs of Delaware's…...

11+ hour, 53+ min ago (769+ words) For decades, the state of Delaware has been the most popular jurisdiction for US businesses" incorporation, but several recent court decisions and competition from other states is upending the world of business law in the US. Controversial rulings, such as Delaware Chancery court"s decision on Elon Musk"s 2018 $55bn compensation package at Tesla, have sparked worries that Delaware law has entered the "culture wars, ending a long tradition of judicial restraint. Delaware corporate law is typically generous to boards, but has stricter rules for companies with a dominant shareholder. Increasingly, companies led by a founder, or backed by private equity or venture capital, have complained that dissident minority shareholders have too much power in the small mid-Atlantic state. The likes of file-sharing business Dropbox and TripAdvisor have recently decamped from Delaware to Nevada. Tesla and crypto exchange Coinbase have separately…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago (137+ words) A light dusting of snow was seen in western North Carolina, as the state was set to see temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, December 8The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory, warning of up to two inches of snow. Temperatures were set to fall below the 20s overnight, leading to the risk of black ice on Tuesday morning. Credit: @CutlassMusic via Storyful A light dusting of snow was seen in western North Carolina, as the state was set to see temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, December 8 The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory, warning of up to two inches of snow. Temperatures were set to fall below the 20s overnight, leading to the risk of black ice on Tuesday morning. Credit: @CutlassMusic via Storyful...

19+ hour, 18+ min ago (134+ words) Cash Broomall, Cody Broomall, Evey Broomall, and Mallory Broomall SMYRNA, Del - The Delaware State Police have issued a Gold Alert for four siblings last seen in Smyrna on Friday. DSP says Cash Broomall, 5, Cody Broomall, 8, Evey Broomall, 6, and Mallory Broomall, 12," all of Georgetown, are believed to be with their father in violation of a court order." Investigators say the children were last seen near Clipper Street in Smyrna on Dec. 5. Attempts to find the children have been unsuccessful, according to police, and there is a concern for their safety and well-being. The siblings may be riding in a black Ford F-150 with Delaware registration CL70230. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the children is asked to contact Delaware State Police at 302-856-5850....

22+ hour, 38+ min ago (503+ words) Tennessee Republican Matt Van Epps this week won a special U.S. House election for a conservative district that includes part of Nashville. The news, of course, was not that Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn, but that he only won by nine percentage points in a district that President Trump carried by 22 a year earlier. You can read about the race here and here. The Tennessee race, combined with last month's elections in Virginia and New Jersey, have strengthened the Democrats' belief they can take the House in 2026. (Democrats also did well in last month's North Carolina municipal races.) If Democrats can over-perform in Tennessee, can they flip a congressional seat in purpler North Carolina? Let's start with the state's new congressional map, approved this year. The GOP further gerrymandered the map to bolster their chances of winning 11 of 14 seats instead…...

1+ day, 23+ min ago (59+ words) Check out the snow falling in Eden. Thanks to Roy Moulden for sharing Marjorie Taylor Greene Tells "60 Minutes" That "It Would Shock People" to Hear How Congressional Republicans Talk About Trump in ... Check out the snow falling in Eden. Thanks to Roy Moulden for sharing Check out the snow falling in Eden. Thanks to Roy Moulden for sharing...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (148+ words) A building in Wilmington that exploded after a vehicle crashed into it in August will be demolished. A driver crashed into a gas pipe near the building, causing the gas line to rupture and explode. Crews plan to add more safety measures around natural gas lines during the rebuilding process. Wilmington building to be demolished this week after explosion A building in Wilmington that exploded after a vehicle crashed into it in August will be demolished. A driver crashed into a gas pipe near the building, causing the gas line to rupture and explode. Crews plan to add more safety measures around natural gas lines during the rebuilding process. Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5 Duke's Manny Diaz: 'Disappointed in the committee's decision' Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing Manny Diaz talks after Duke upsets Virginia in ACC Championship Game 2025 Apex Rotary…...