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Raleigh Police Dismiss Threat: Lift Local Shelter Order

TL/DR - In Raleigh, North Carolina, a person carrying a weapon forced the local police department to enforce a shelter in place order in the Lynn Road and Glendower Road area. The individual in question was found to be threatening suicide. After the police concluded that there was no longer a threat to the community, the shelter in place order…

Award-Winning Farm Agents in Henderson County Excel in Service

TL/DR - The North Carolina Cooperative Extension West District Conference has recognized several agents at the Henderson County Cooperative Extension office for their exceptional customer service. Betsy Hooker, an Extended Food and Nutrition Education Program educator, and Chris Just, a Farmworker Health and Safety Educator Area Agent, were among…

Raleigh Tops National Jobs Ranking: Ideal For Fresh Opportunities

TL/DR - WalletHub listed 182 of the largest US cities according to their attractiveness for jobs in the new year. The ranking took into account factors such as job opportunities, employment outlook, average starting salary, housing affordability, and median annual income. Raleigh, North Carolina was ranked 31st nationally and 1st in the state,…

Henderson County Hit by Wave of Fraudulent Calls

TL/DR - Henderson County officials are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls asking for money, allegedly from representatives of the Henderson County Tax Office. The scammers are falsely claiming that if the taxes are not paid immediately, recipients could face fines or imprisonment. In case of a suspected fraudulent call, it is…