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6 Beach Vacations an Easy Drive From DC
Washingtonian
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July 2, 2025
Take a weekend getaway to Cape Hatteras. Photograph by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Virginia Beach The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club in Virginia Beach. Photograph by Hannah Armstrong courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation. Stay:...
Several new laws take effect in North Carolina, here's the list
ABC 11 - North Carolina
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July 1, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- Several new laws took effect on July 1 in North Carolina. They include a shift in highway patrol power, vaping, human trafficking and rental properties, changes to auto insurance policies, and more. Highway Patrol Power...
From insurance to vaping, key North Carolina laws now in effect
WWAY 3 - North Carolina
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July 1, 2025
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Starting Tuesday, July 1st, several new laws are in effect for North Carolina. First, there is an increase in the minimum auto liability insurance limits. The minimum limits for bodily injury will change to $50,000 per...
Trump says daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is his ‘first choice’ to run for North Carolina Senate seat
Washington Examiner
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July 1, 2025
President Donald Trump all but endorsed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Tuesday to run for North Carolina’s open Senate seat in 2026.Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), fresh off a public clash with Trump surrounding the president’s gargantuan tax and...
North Carolina Motel Sued for Turning Blind Eye to Sex Trafficking
Freedom Magazine
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July 1, 2025
A new lawsuit claims staff ignored obvious signs of child sex trafficking to keep rooms filled and cash flowing. You couldn’t beat the price. If you overlooked the drab furnishings and one-star reviews (“coffee was empty, no one at the desk for 5...
This New Jersey city tops Fourth of July travel lists this year
The Manual - Oregon
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July 2, 2025
Looking for the perfect Fourth of July getaway? Travelers across the country are flocking to Asbury Park, New Jersey, which has officially topped this year’s Fourth of July travel lists, according to a new report from HomeToGo, the world’s largest...
Record travel predicted for Independence Day weekend
Goldsboro News-Argus - North Carolina
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The Independence Day holiday weekend is coming up fast and millions of Americans are expected to travel by road, rails and skies this year. An estimated 72.2 million people are expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday period, from...
July 1 triggers new North Carolina laws
The Center Square
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July 1, 2025
(The Center Square) – Better prevention of human trafficking activity in the vacation rental and lodging industries is anticipated with a new law taking effect Tuesday. It’s one of several with enactment dates of July 1. Recognizing the signs of...
NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program focusing on holiday travel and heat safety during summer months
WECT TV6 - North Carolina
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July 2, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) has announced it is partnering with the N.C. Department of Insurance to highlight safety measures for holiday travel safety and vehicular heatstroke. GHSP...
Western North Carolina residents protest Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in D.C.
WFAE - North Carolina
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July 1, 2025
A group of residents from Alexander County and surrounding areas in Western North Carolina traveled by bus to Washington, D.C., on Monday to protest President Trump's "big, beautful bill" currently making its way through the Senate. A majority of...
Rip current warnings issued for North Carolina, South Carolina beaches including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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July 1, 2025
THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL INJURIES HERE. THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS TOMORROW AND TEMPS ARE CLIMBING. MANY OF US ARE LIKELY PLANNING TRIPS TO THE BEACH TOO, IN THE COMING WEEKS. BEFORE YOU GET IN THE WATER, THOUGH, NEED TO BE AWARE OF A HIDDEN...
Vape sales tighten under new North Carolina law starting July 1: New laws in the Carolinas to know about
WVEC - Virginia
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New laws in NC and SC are now in effect — impacting vape sales, school safety, insurance rates and more. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — July 1 marks the start of a new month — and the rollout of new state laws in both North Carolina and South Carolina. From...
The Best Luxury Getaways In North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains
Maxim
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July 1, 2025
From the off-the-beaten-path splendor of The Swag and the historic lakefront Greystone Inn to the vintage luxury heritage of High Hampton and beyond. (Cataloochee Ranch/Brie Williams Photography) The mountains of Western North Carolina are known...
Rafting in North Carolina: What to know & where to go
Cardinal & Pine - North Carolina
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July 1, 2025
For nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike, rafting is this summer’s must-try. Here are the best spots and basics for rafting in North Carolina. Have you ever experienced the rush of a rapid rocking you downstream? If you haven’t, it’s high...
Be Elk Smart and admire North Carolina’s elk from a safe distance
Asheville Citizen Times - North Carolina
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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging the public to refrain from feeding, approaching or touching wild elk following recent reports of dangerously close interactions in the Maggie Valley area. Elk are found mainly in the Great Smoky...
Travel chaos as flights grounded at four huge US airports with 1000s of passengers delayed & more expected before July 4
The U.S. Sun
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July 1, 2025
EXTREME weather has already caused travel drama ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, and meteorologists fear that more chaos is coming. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at four major US airports over the weekend, leaving thousands of passengers...
Local man on parole caught with meth and a rifle during a traffic stop, authorities say
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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July 3, 2025
North Carolina man on parole caught with meth and a rifle during a traffic stop IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR ON THIS THURSDAY MORNING. THAT’S...
Record July Fourth travel expected as Americans hit the road and the skies
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) -A record number of Americans are set to travel for the Fourth of July holiday by road and air, travel industry statistics show, but many last-minute travelers say their plans depend on whether they can get...
Fourth of July driving forecast: Hit the road early, Wednesday is busiest travel day
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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July 2, 2025
Wednesday is the busiest day of road travel before the July 4 holiday, according to AAA. The agency projects 61.6 million people will travel by car between June 28 and July 6, a 2.2% increase over last year and the highest volume on record. Gas...
Fourth of July driving forecast: Hit the road early! Wednesday is busiest travel day
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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July 2, 2025
Fourth of July driving forecast: Hit the road early, Wednesday is busiest travel day Wednesday is the busiest day of road travel before the July 4 holiday, according to AAA. 9 A.M. IN ASHEBORO. MAN IS IN JAIL TONIGHT AFTER A CHILD SEX EXPLOITATION...