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Iconic North Carolina tourist attraction damaged by Helene will be demolished

Iconic North Carolina tourist attraction damaged by Helene will be demolished

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and ALLEN G. BREED Associated Press Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene’s devastating pathway through western North Carolina, a…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday August 8

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday August 8

Mike DavisAug 8, 2025

This week has been more of the same in the grain markets. No bullish surprises to turn the market so…

Rain and Cooler Temps Have Been Welcomed By All

Rain and Cooler Temps Have Been Welcomed By All

Mike DavisAug 8, 2025

Plenty of rain, and that’s been good news, especially in some parts of the Carolinas. And to give us the…

Rushing floodwater from heavy rain kills 2 in North Carolina

Rushing floodwater from heavy rain kills 2 in North Carolina

SPRING HOPE, N.C. (AP) — Two people were found dead in central North Carolina after they and a police officer…

AFBF Makes Policy Recommendations to the MAHA Commission

AFBF Makes Policy Recommendations to the MAHA Commission

Chad SmithAug 7, 2025

The Make Our Children Health Again Strategy will be released by the MAHA Commission on August 12. Brian Glenn, director…

North Carolina residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal

North Carolina residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last…

Rural Americans Aren’t as Healthy as They Used to Be

Rural Americans Aren’t as Healthy as They Used to Be

Lorrie BoyerAug 6, 2025

Before World War Two, rural Americans actually had longer life expectancies than those in urban areas thanks to active lifestyles…

Boozman: Farm Bill Needs to be Finished This Year

Boozman: Farm Bill Needs to be Finished This Year

Mike DavisAug 6, 2025

Some important parts of a typical farm bill were passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. However, Senate Ag…

SC Commissioner Weathers: National Farmers Market Week

SC Commissioner Weathers: National Farmers Market Week

Mike DavisAug 5, 2025

National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 3-9, 2025. Gov. McMaster issued a proclamation recognizing this week in South Carolina. American…