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Audit: Risk increased for misuse of Hurricane Florence recovery funds | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-12-13 14:04:00

SUMMARY: A North Carolina state audit revealed increased risks for misuse of Hurricane Florence recovery funds due to failures by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Florence, which struck in October 2018, resulted in $942.4 million allocated for recovery, yet the DPS distributed $502 million with limited monitoring between late 2018 and early 2021. An additional $18 million faced similar scrutiny post-2021. The audit recommended improved monitoring policies, while the DPS disagreed with the findings. Recent legislative measures and proposed budgets for further disaster recovery remain contentious amidst ongoing litigation and political negotiations regarding the appropriation of funds.

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What's known about the bombing that killed Lt. General Igor Kirillov in Moscow

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-12-18 09:52:40


SUMMARY: Lieutenant General Eagle Kurilov was assassinated in Moscow over 24 hours ago, leaving behind signs of the explosion and flowers from mourners. Russian officials have detained a suspect, Ahmed Kabanov, a 29-year-old from Uzbekistan, who reportedly confessed on video, although the authenticity of this claim remains unverified. There is growing concern about how such a high-profile assassination could occur so close to the Kremlin, especially since Kurilov is regarded as the most senior military official killed since the Ukraine conflict began. Expectations rise for a statement from President Putin in the coming days.

Russian officials said today (Wednesday) that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow, described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services. Lt. General Igor Kirillov was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building, a day after Ukraine’s security service leveled criminal charges against him. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports from Moscow. (Credit: NBC)

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North Carolina Forecast: Warm temperatures to an arctic blast!

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-12-17 20:36:54


SUMMARY: Meteorologist Amam Wilmouth reports a warm day with highs in the low 70s, followed by another warm day tomorrow before a cold front arrives Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures. Tonight, there’s a chance of stray showers and fog. Wednesday sees increasing rain chances, peaking at 50% in the evening with possible thunderstorms. After the front moves through, temperatures will drop significantly, with lows in the 30s and 20s from Friday through Monday. Christmas Eve will be chilly with a high of 47°F, followed by a slightly warmer Christmas Day with a high around 53°F and potential late-day showers.

WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth provides an update on how much longer we will have the warm temperatures, when you can see some showers, and when the arctic front arrives.

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North Carolina joins mystery drone conversation | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-12-17 13:32:00

SUMMARY: Mysterious drone sightings in North Carolina have sparked national attention, with residents reporting unusual activity. U.S. Rep. Don Davis confirmed ongoing communications with federal and local agencies to investigate the phenomenon. While no immediate safety or security risks have been identified by the federal government, the increase in sightings, which began in the northeast last month, has led to heightened speculation. More than 5,000 reports have been made to the FBI, with around 100 under investigation. Similar reports have emerged in California, Minnesota, and England, prompting federal probes into the growing concerns about unidentified drones.

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