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Trump proposed getting rid of FEMA, but his review council seems focused on reforming the agency

Trump proposed getting rid of FEMA, but his review council seems focused on reforming the agency

By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press Four days after starting his second administration, President Donald Trump floated the idea of…

Rouzer Pushes for Long-Term Highway Bill During Wilmington Visit

Rouzer Pushes for Long-Term Highway Bill During Wilmington Visit

Kyle NachtsheimAug 28, 2025

U.S. Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) brought together business leaders, transportation professionals and government officials in Wilmington on Wednesday to rally…

Cattle Producers Monitoring Human Screwworm Case

Cattle Producers Monitoring Human Screwworm Case

Chad SmithAug 28, 2025

A human case of New World screwworm was reported by the Centers for Disease Control after being discovered earlier this…

A Potential of a La Nina Return?

A Potential of a La Nina Return?

Rod BainAug 28, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a La Niña watch, raising the possibility of the climate pattern developing later this…

First Round of Disaster Relief Checks Sent to North Carolina Farmers Following Devastating 2024 Crop Losses

First Round of Disaster Relief Checks Sent to North Carolina Farmers Following Devastating 2024 Crop Losses

Kyle NachtsheimAug 27, 2025

The first wave of disaster relief checks has been mailed to North Carolina farmers who applied for assistance through the…

Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter

Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter

By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent…

Senate Majority Leader Thune Speaks at Dakotafest on a Variety of Issues

Chad SmithAug 27, 2025

The farm bill was one of many topics of discussion this week at the 30th annual Dakotafest in Mitchell, South…

A Trip to Tackle Tropical Fruits

A Trip to Tackle Tropical Fruits

Rod BainAug 27, 2025

Several of us are not ready to see summer go. There are options for that — you know, chase the…

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NC Commissioner Troxler: It’s Fair Season!

Mike DavisAug 27, 2025

Agricultural fairs are fun AND educational, showcasing the state’s $111 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry and celebrating everything that makes…