ncnewsline.com – Greg Childress – 2025-01-16 05:30:00

SUMMARY: Maysville Town Manager Schumata Brown faced a potential setback when a legislative proposal threatened to divert nearly $10 million in state funds for affordable housing to disaster recovery efforts. The funds were initially allocated to small rural towns like Maysville for a 40-unit workforce housing project. However, the final version of the bill allowed the funding to proceed. Additionally, Maysville is participating in the “Our State, Our Homes” initiative, part of the UNC School of Government’s Carolina Across 100 program. This initiative helps rural counties develop strategies to address affordable housing challenges, supported by expert guidance and collaboration.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-01-15 14:34:09

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chris Michaels reports that January is experiencing its coldest temperatures since 2018, with 40°F expected today and colder air on the way next week. Saturday will bring a wet storm, especially in the afternoon, with potential snow in the Blue Ridge and northeastern U.S. Sunday may see scattered showers, with highs around 50°F. Next week, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday, could be the coldest yet, with temperatures 16°F below average, highs in the low to mid-30s, and lows in the teens. There’s a possibility of wintry weather by Wednesday, warranting close monitoring.

Many places in the Triangle were in the low 30s around noon. The wind chill made it feel like it was in the 20s.

Despite the sunshine’s best efforts, highs will only reach the upper 30s today, so bundle up if you have to go out.

Tonight, the wind chill won’t be as brutal, but it will still be cold, with lows in the lower 20s.

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ncnewsline.com – Brandon Kingdollar – 2025-01-15 11:20:00

SUMMARY: Andy Nilsson, a retired businessman and former lieutenant governor candidate, is launching a Senate campaign to challenge vulnerable incumbent Republican Sen. Thom Tillis in the closely watched 2026 race. Nilsson has filed with the Federal Election Commission and appears to be creating a campaign website promoting Conservative policies. His early kickoff may be influenced by his low profile since last running for statewide office in 2000. While facing potential primary challenges from the right, Nilsson has historically criticized the party’s rightward shift. Tillis, viewed as vulnerable, has faced criticism from both the right and left for his moderate stance on issues.

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