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News from April 2025

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North Carolina ranks 42 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Old North News | Apr 2, 2025

North Carolina ranks 42 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $40,136 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Polk and Henderson counties wildfires update: 7,680 acres burning, efforts for full containment continue

By Old North News | Apr 2, 2025

The Black Cove Complex wildfires in Polk and Henderson counties have reached a total size of 7,680 acres.

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NFIB appoints Katie Whittington as grassroots manager for five-state region

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy organization, announced the appointment of Katie Whittington as the Grassroots Manager for a five-state region encompassing Georgia, North Carolina, South...

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Rain aids in Black Cove fire containment efforts

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

Rain helped control the ongoing Black Cove Complex fires located in Polk and Henderson counties, as firefighters continue containment efforts.

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North Carolina lifts burn ban statewide due to improved conditions

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

The North Carolina Forest Service announced that the statewide ban on open burning will be lifted starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2.

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N.C. Coastal Reserve to host Spring meetings open to public

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve has announced the schedule for its Spring local advisory committee meetings, set to take place on April 22-23.

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North Carolina ends Bluefin Tuna reporting program; shifts responsibility to National Service

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

Anglers in North Carolina no longer need to report their catches of Bluefin Tuna and billfishes to the state.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools highlights events and challenges in recent updates

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools recently featured glowing highlights and important reminders through a series of tweets.

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North Carolina opens aid applications for 2024 agricultural disaster crop losses

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has opened the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program for online applications starting today until May 4.