North Carolina

North Carolina Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday For Appliances

Denise Clay — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:35:18 -0500

Starting on the first Friday of November North Carolinians can save on their purchases of their appliances. The 2009 North Carolina Energy Star sales tax holiday for appliances starts on Friday, November 6th and goes through Sunday, November 8, 2009.

North Carolina Sales Tax and Sin Tax Increase on September 1st

Denise Clay — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:11:01 -0500

Starting on Tuesday, September 1st when you purchase something in North Carolina you will need to be prepared to pay a little more for it. Earlier in August the General Assembly passed an increase in the sales tax of 1% effective September 1st. They also increase the sin taxes that will also go into effect on September 1st.

Lawson Returns and Leads Tarheels (1) Over LSU (8)

Michael Santo — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:42:58 -0500

The North Carolina Tarheels, ranked #1 in the NCAA South Regionals, beat the #8 ranked LSU Tigers, 84-70.

Lenten Mission in Hickory, NC Gathers Large Crowd

Nika Werner — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:41:59 -0500

St. Aloysius in Hickory, NC is hosting a Lenten Mission, “Forgiveness Leads to Wellness and Joy,” for three evenings, March 7 – 9 from 7 – 8 pm. Each night focuses on a different part of forgiveness. “What is Forgiveness and Why is it so Difficult to Practice?”, “Living the Truth: The Only Environment for Forgiveness”, and “Practical Ways to Increase the Joy which Follows Forgiveness” are the three teachings.

NC Auto Insurance Providers Ask For 1.4% Rate Hike

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:23:34 -0600

The Department of Insurance of North Carolina is going to review the filing of the NC Auto Insurance companies that are asking for an overall 1.4% car insurance rate hike.

First Major Snow for Carolinas and Virginia

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:04:00 -0600

AccuWeather.com reports a coastal storm formed on Monday night and is spreading a swath of slippery snow across the Carolinas and southeastern Virginia before it departs this evening.

Christmas Trees For Sale in Hickory, NC

Nika Werner — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:52:01 -0600

St Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory, NC is selling Christmas trees and wreaths on the weekends of December 2008 to support the youth on their 2009 mission trip.

Hundreds of hot cars "Cruise the Smokies" at the Fall Rod Run

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:40:22 -0500

What do you get when you combine the most scenic drive in North Carolina and more than 500 of the nation’s hottest looking classic cars? The highly anticipated, “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Cherokee Rod Run. More than 3,000 car enthusiasts will turn out for the Southeast’s premiere Rod Run from October 31 – November 2, at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Gates will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Sunday.

FCC to Launch Early Digital TV Test in North Carolina

Michael Santo — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:22:39 -0500

Live in Wilmington, NC? If so, on the morning of Sept. 8th, you will be treated to a digital-only signal, as the 135th-largest TV market area in the country, with 179,760 TV homes, switches to digital-only as a test.

Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina Invites Open House

fwvraleigh — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:49:40 -0500

New OSNC facility provides a larger space and more amenities for patients

New Reynolda House Exhibition Provides New World Views

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:34:25 -0500

Reynolda House Museum of American Art will open a new exhibition, New World Views: Gifts from Jean Crutchfield and Robert Hobbs in the Museum's Babcock Gallery. The exhibition, which includes 10 works dating from 1971 to 1996, highlights the expanding global view of American art during the last 30 years.

Obama Wins North Carolina, Clinton Narrowly Indiana

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:57:42 -0500

Senator Barack Obama won the North Carolina primary Tuesday, while his rival, Senator Hillary Clinton was the winner of Tuesday's Democratic presidential primary in Indiana, according to U.S. news outlets. The results gave Obama an even larger lead in delegates and restored some of the momentum he has lost in recent contests. VOA's Greg Flakus has more from Indianapolis, Indiana.