WNCN
Coverage of WNCN in the Nexus archive.
- 'Extreme flooding' spurs Mount Airy state of emergency; water rescues, damage after Ararat River jumps 15+ feet
Mount Airy, North Carolina, declared a state of emergency due to 'extreme flooding' from the Ararat River after 6-10 inches of rain caused water rescues and damage. A flash flood warning was issued for Stokes and Surry counties around 8 a.m. Sunday.
- State budget invests $10.2M in NC wildlife crossings to protect animals, improve road safety
North Carolina's state budget includes $10.2 million in recurring funding for wildlife crossings to reduce animal-related crashes and improve road safety. The investment aims to enhance the state's competitiveness for future federal grants.
- NC State Health Plan board to vote on premiums, benefit changes affecting 750,000+ members
The NC State Health Plan board will vote on changes to health insurance premiums and benefits, impacting over 750,000 members including state employees, retirees, and their families. The decision is part of a 'sweeping package' of adjustments.
- Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf; NC impacts unlikely
Tropical Storm Arthur formed in the Gulf of Mexico as the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. It is located 40 miles east-northeast of Port O'Connor, Texas, moving northeast with sustained winds of 40 mph. North Carolina impacts are unlikely.