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  • Mar 21, 2025 | wnct.com | Courtney Layton

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Senate passed a Bill on Thursday to allow for the permitless carry of a concealed gun in the state. No Democrats voted in favor of Senate Bill 50. This will still allow North Carolinians to get concealed carry permits for reciprocity with other states. The bill also now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.

  • Mar 21, 2025 | wnct.com | Olivia Wolfson |Courtney Layton

    SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — One of Swansboro’s public docks is closed until further notice. Town leaders said the Main Street dock needs repairs after a recent inspection found structural issues. They’ve hired Carteret Marine to do an underwater assessment to get the full picture of what needs to be fixed. Once those results come in, they’ll have a timeline of when it can reopen. Town Manager Jonathan Barlow said it’s one of Swansboro’s oldest docks.

  • Mar 20, 2025 | wnct.com | Lauren Beachy |Courtney Layton

    GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Thursday is the first day of Spring and although it’s beautiful, it can be smelly. The smell is because of Bradford Pear Trees, the white trees that some people say smell like fish. They’re an invasive species and experts say they’re bad for the environment. “They multiply very quickly. They grow very rapidly. They’re a weak wooded tree, so they break easily. Any time we have winds or ice or other types of extreme weather events.

  • Mar 20, 2025 | wnct.com | Courtney Layton |Gabby Sartori

    GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The “madness” in March Madness may be on the court, but it can also come from the sports books. With sports betting being legal in North Carolina, basketball fans are ready to bet on their second March Madness ever. Experts say that if you’re betting for the first time, it’s important to remain disciplined with the amount you bet. “It shouldn’t replace the game. It’s just it should just be an extension of it.

  • Mar 20, 2025 | yahoo.com | Courtney Layton

    GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The “madness” in March Madness may be on the court, but it can also come from the sports books. With sports betting being legal in North Carolina, basketball fans are ready to bet on their second March Madness ever. Experts said if you’re betting for the first time, it’s important to remain disciplined with the amount you bet. “It shouldn’t replace the game. It’s just it should just be an extension of it.

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