Local News Tamiami Trail construction scheduled to begin Monday, with completion in the fall

“From most of the Colonial Parkway, and the areas of Jamestown Island that are the focus of most public interest, such as the visitor’s center, fort, settlement, and archaeological digs, the (power line) will not be seen,” SCC hearing officer…

Hatteras Inlet faring poorly also, but isn’t viewed yet as direBy CATHERINE KOZAK Hatteras Inlet is faring nearly as poorly as its counterpart to the north, with similarly difficult-to-resolve shoaling issues. But it is not yet viewed as an equally…

BREAKING — AP’s Josh Lederman in Honolulu, on Obama’s plans for the week after his Sunday return: “In a sign of [the] divergent paths [between the White House and the new GOP majorities], Obama was heading out of Washington on…

How to help Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer with the Palmetto region of the American Red Cross can call 764-2323×321 or visit Redcross.org/Lowcountrysc. Training is free and orientation dates in Charleston for new volunteers is Jan. 13 and 24.…

This editorial appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal The North Carolina chapter of the Nature Conservancy announced another victory earlier this month with the acquisition of 800 acres in Ashe County. Efforts like this are more important than ever in preserving the natural beauty…

Chicago Edgebrook, an upscale suburb of Chicago, was the ninth most searched area of 2014 on realtor.com. The area, which includes the 60646 ZIP code, is a 30 minute commute from downtown. Edgebrook’s median household income is $73,445 and the…

If you heard that loud sighing sound coming from New York state earlier this month, that was probably a sigh of relief as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo finally agreed to a statewide ban on fracking. The ban followed the release…

Filling a vacancy Onslow County Board of Commissioners will start the year with a tough decision: appointing a successor for the seat vacated by the death of former commissioner Lionell Midgett on Nov. 23 after his battle with cancer. Commissioners…

Posted: Thursday, January 1, 2015 12:05 am | Updated: 3:00 am, Thu Jan 1, 2015. Brochure touts Oriental as tourist destination Associated Press | ORIENTAL, N.C. (AP) — The Oriental Tourism Board hopes that a new promotional brochure that was…