North Carolina
2024 County Conventions
Alexander
March 12, 2024
7:00 pm
Alexander County Courthouse Superior Court Room
29 W Main Ave,
Taylorsville, NC 28618
Alamance
Alleghany
March 7, 224
6:00 pm (5:30 Registration)
VFW Building
1193 US-21
Sparta, NC 28675
Anson
Ashe
Avery
March 9, 2024
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Southern Acres
3889 NC HWY 92 E,
Bath, NC 27808
Bertie
Bladen
March 16, 2024
11:00 am (9:00 am registration)
Brunswick GOP Headquarters
971 Old Ocean Hwy
Bolivia, NC 28422
March 2, 2024
9:00 am
Asheville County Court House
60 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801
5FL Court Room
March 9, 2024
8:30 am
Southern Acres
3899 NC HWY 92 E,
Bath, NC 27808
Cabarrus
Caldwell
March 16, 2024
9:00 am
Lenior Library
Camden
Carteret
Caswell
Catawba
March 3, 2024
9:00 am
Pittsboro Community House
65 Thompson St
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Cherokee
Clay
March 21, 2024
7:00 pm (6 pm registration time)
The Beal Center
25 Herber St
Hayesville, NC 28904
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Dare
March 23, 2024
10:00 am (9:00 am registration time)
Virginia Tillett Community Center
950 Marshall C. Collins Drive
Manteo, NC 27959
Davie
March 19, 2024
5:30 pm
Davie County Courthouse
140 S. Main St.
Mocksville, NC 27028
Davidson
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Forsyth
March 16, 2024
4:00 pm (2:30 pm Registration)
The Hudson Manor
908 Moulton Road,
Louisburg, NC 27549
Gates
March 9, 2024
8:00 am
The Point Church
6700 Wilkinson Blvd.,
Belmont, NC 28012
Graham
Granville
Greene
March 9, 2024
9:30 am (9:00 am Registration)
Phoenix Academy Upper School
7847 Clinard Farms Rd,
Highpoint, NC 27265
Halifax
March 16, 2024
10:00 am
Harnett County Resource Center & Library Building
455 McKinny Pkwy,
Lillington, NC 27546
March 2, 2024
10 am – 1 pm
Pisgah High School
1 Black Bear Drive,
Canton, NC 28716
Henderson
Hoke
Iredell
Jackson
Jones
Johnston
March 2, 2024
6:00 pm
Citizen’s Center
Lee
Lenior
Macon
Madison
Martin
McDowell
Mecklenburg
March 16, 2024
10:00 am (9:00 am)
Victory Christian Center
7288 Kings Ridge Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
Mitchell
Montgomery
March 2, 2024
9:00 am
Freedom Hall Gymnasium
Keyser St
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Nash
March 14, 2024
6:00 pm (5:00 pm registration)
Nash Community Center
522 N Old Carriage Rd, NC
March 19, 2024
6:00 pm
Northampton
March 9, 2024
10:00 am (8:00 am Registration)
Jacksonville High School
1021 Henderson Dr.
Jacksonville, NC 28540
March 16, 2024
10:00 am (9:00 am Registration)
Whittend Human Services Center
300 W Tyron St,
Room 230
Hillsborough, NC 27278
March 23, 2024
10:00 am (8:30 am Registration)
Brantley’s Village Restaurant
900 Broad St,
Oriental, NC 28571
Pasquotank
March 14, 2024
7:00 pm (6:30 pm registration)
Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church
800 Beech St.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
March 2, 2024
10:00 am (8:30 am Registration)
Topsail High School Gymnasium
245 N Saint Joans Church Rd.
Hampstead, NC 28443
Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Polk
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
March 16, 2024
10:00 am
Whitcomb Student Center
484 County Home Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27320
Rowan
March 9, 2024
10:00 am (8:30 am Registration)
Rowan County Administration Building
130 W Inness St
Salisbury, NC 28144
Rutherford
Sampson
March 25, 2024
7:00 pm (6:30 pm Registration)
Scotland County GOP HQ
1040 Salem St,
Laurinburg, NC 28352
Stanly
Stokes
Surry
Swain
March 2, 2024
4:00 pm ( 3:00 Registration)
Old Hickory House
1196 N Country Club Rd
Bevered, NC 28712
Tyrrell
Union
Wake
Warren
Washington
Watauga
Wayne
Wilkes
Wilson
Yadkin
March 25, 2024
7:30 pm (5:30 pm registration)
East Yancy Middle School
285 Georges Fork Rd,
Burnsville, NC 28714
North Carolina
North Carolina Central student dies from injuries following car crash
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — An NC Central student who was planning to play for the school’s football team has died following a car crash last month.
19-year-old Terrance Howard enrolled in summer classes, and was driving to Durham when he was involved in a car crash outside Salisbury. When he got out of his car to check on others, he was struck by another vehicle. After 10 days in a medically induced coma, Howard passed away in the hospital on July 30.
“It just seems incomprehensible,” said Rick LaFavers, Howard’s football coach at Ridge Point High in Missouri City, Texas.
In an interview with ABC 13 in Houston, LaFavers recalled his competitive spirit.
“I just remember his smile. He came in my office in May when he came back, and he came in the coach’s office and went and talked to the team,” said LaFavers.
That drive ultimately led him to walk on at the University of Alabama last season, where he spent a year with the SEC champions. Sunday afternoon, head coach Kalen DeBoer began his press conference by acknowledging Howard’s passing.
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“He’s got some guys that are here on this team who were close to him and also thinking about him. Just want to send prayers and thoughts up to his family,” said DeBoer.
Howard was also highly regarded for his skills as a track & field athlete. In a statement, Cheryl Thompson-Harris, his coach with Mainland Jaguars Track Club, wrote:
Terrance was a very special kid. He was a member of the Mainland Jaguars Track since the age of 11 years old. His dad coached with us a many years. He was a great teammate, athlete, and all-around great young man. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wonderful family. Terrance will be truly missed.
Howard announced his commitment to NC Central in May, sharing three pictures of him wearing Eagles jerseys as part of his post on X.
He was such a competitor and everybody loved him
Many have shared condolences on social media, including NC Central men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton, who wrote: “May God provide comfort and healing to this family.”
ABC11 has reached out to NC Central and NC Central’s football program for comment but has not heard back at this time.
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Tropical Storm Debby: ‘Historic,’ ‘catastrophic’ flooding possible on South Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Debby closing in on Florida, hurricane warnings issued
Strong winds and rain batter coastal Florida as Tropical Storm Debby intensifies
Tropical Storm Debby, in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon and headed toward the Big Bend area of Florida, is forecast to impact parts of South Carolina and North Carolina this week. Alerts have been issued for the storm that could bring potentially historic rainfall, rough surf and flooding to these regions.
At 2 p.m. Sunday, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory for Tropical Storm Debby, noting that it is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall Monday morning. Debby is expected to move slowly across northern Florida and into southern Georgia before moving into the Atlantic Ocean and up the coast.
The cone that shows the storm’s probable path includes much of S.C. However, many variables remain, including the strength of the still-developing storm and its exact eventual path.
Track Tropical Storm Debby
Track Debby: South Carolina Storm Tracker and Model Mixer
What can we expect in South Carolina?
The Hurricane Center’s forecast shows the center of the storm reaching South Carolina by about 8 p.m. Tuesday. But effects like heavy rain could start as early as Monday night.
Rainfall along the coast is expected to be the main concern. The S.C. coast from the southern part of the state past the Charleston area could see 16-20 inches of rain, with local amounts of up to 30 inches. That will likely result in “considerable” flash and urban flooding, and some river flooding is possible, the Hurricane Center said.
“Heavy rainfall will likely result in considerable flooding impacts from the Florida Big Bend region through southeast Georgia and the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas through Friday,” the Hurricane Center said. “Potentially historic heavy rainfall across southeast Georgia and South Carolina through Friday morning may result in areas of catastrophic flooding. Significant river flooding is also expected.”
The likelihood of storm surges creates a life-threatening situation, the Hurricane Center said. Persons located within these areas should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions. Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.
Rain of about 1-4 inches is forecast for parts of the Upstate.
What watches and warnings are in effect in South Carolina?
A flood watch is in effect from 2 a.m. Monday through Friday morning for southeast South Carolina, including Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley.
A tropical storm watch is in effect for Charleston, McClellanville and Edisto Island. The forecast calls for winds of 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
A storm surge watch is in effect beginning Monday afternoon for Charleston, McClellanville and Edisto Island, with a potential of 2-4 feet above ground.
What other watches and warnings are in effect?
As of Sunday afternoon the depression was about 125 miles west-southwest of Tampa, Florida.
- A hurricane warning is in effect for Florida coast from the Suwannee River to the Ochlockonee River.
- A hurricane watch is in effect for the Florida coast west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass * Florida coast south of the Suwannee River to Yankeetown.
- A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Dry Tortugas, the Florida coast south of the Suwannee River to East Cape Sable and the Florida coast west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass.
- A tropical storm watch is in effect for the Florida coast west of Indian Pass to Mexico Beach, and the Georgia and South Carolina coast from the Mouth of the St. Mary’s River to South Santee River South Carolina.
- A storm surge warning is in effect for the Florida coast from the middle of Longboat Key northward to Indian Pass including Tampa Bay.
- A storm surge watch is in effect for the Florida coast from Bonita Beach northward to the middle of Longboat Key, including Charlotte Harbor, and thr Georgia and South Carolina coast from the Mouth of the St. Mary’s River to South Santee River South Carolina.
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Where is Tropical Storm Debby?
Track it: South Carolina Storm Tracker and Model Mixer
Conditions at 2 p.m. Aug. 4:
- Location: 125 miles west-southwest of Tampa, Florida.
- Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph.
- Movement: North-northwest at 13 mph.
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Are you prepared for a hurricane?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Even if this system won’t pose a threat to the Upstate, it’s never too early to be prepared.
Iris Seaton, Carolinas Connect, and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida, contributed.
Todd Runkle is the Carolinas Connect editor and also a content coach for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at trunkle@gannett.com.
North Carolina
North Carolina Zoo celebrates its 50 anniversary
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WTVD) — The North Carolina Zoo is celebrating 50 years.
Located in Asheboro, the zoo houses about 1,700 animals and over 250 species primarily from Africa and North America.
On social media, NC Zoo wrote Friday:
“Throughout our history, we’ve been home to a diverse array of remarkable animals, dedicated keepers, and passionate employees who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Join us in honoring this milestone by visiting the Zoo in 2024!”
The Zoo also mentioned the Zoo’s first animals, which were two Galapagos tortoises named Tort and Retort.
The post said in part: “These two tortoises symbolize the early days of the North Carolina Zoo and are cherished deeply in our hearts.”
The North Carolina Zoo is one of two state-supported zoos in the country. The other is the Minnesota Zoo.
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