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Kelly Batchelor

Kelly Batchelor

Author at Public Radio East at Public Radio East

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    Morning Edition on PRE Classical

    NPR's Morning Edition has prepared listeners for the day ahead with up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, commentary, and coverage of arts and sports. One of the most respected news magazines in the world, Morning Edition airs Monday through Friday on PRE Classical. Morning Edition is hosted by NPR's Steve Inskeep, David Greene and Rachel Martin. Kelly Batchelor is the PRE host coordinating regional news, weather, and features of interest to our Eastern North Carolina audiences. (on WKNS & WBJD only) (classical music continues on WZNB)
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    Incoming company will create 50 new jobs in Alamance County with th...

    SteriTek, a contract sterilizer, will create 50 new jobs in Alamance County. The annual payroll impact of the new positions has the potential to create more than $2.6 million for the region.
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    Woman suspected in kidnapping shot after firing on NC State Trooper

    Officials say a woman suspected in a kidnapping attempt was shot and wounded after she fired on a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
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    Former President Trump to campaign in ENC on Friday for North Carol...

    North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Ted Budd is leaning into his support for abortion restrictions and his allegiance to former President Donald Trump as Democrats fight for an elusive victory in the Southern swing state.
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    Man dies in fall at Grandfather Mountain

    Officials say a man is dead after a fall at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.
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    North Carolina native Roberta Flack has ALS, can no longer sing

    A representative for North Carolina Native Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
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    Duke Energy rates in ENC increase 9.9% on December 1 due to natural...

    Electricity rates will rise 9.9% on December 1 for Duke Energy customers in Asheville, Raleigh and eastern North Carolina because of higher costs for natural gas.
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    $3 million available to help NC coastal counties improve beach access

    The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is announcing the availability of about $3 million in funding to help local governments in 20 coastal counties improve public access to coastal beaches and waters for the 23-24 fiscal year.
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    More than 12,000 students unaccounted for in state K-12 enrollment ...

    Some of those students left for private school, homeschooling or moved out of state.
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    Lane shifts required for Havelock bypass construction over next few...

    Expect delays over the few weeks as lanes in both directions will close temporarily in order install a pipe underneath the pipe. Construction on the bypass began in 2019, and is expected to finish later this year.
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    Public meeting to discuss amendments to the North Atlantic Right Wh...

    The proposed action includes modifying the boundaries and timing seasonal speed restrictions of 10 knots or less and extending the size threshold to include most vessels 35 feet or longer.
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    EV charging stations coming to several ENC locations

    NCDOT awarded contracts totaling nearly $6 million to six businesses that will install and operate EV charging stations in nine locations along interstates and major highways.
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    Poverty rates in North Carolina remain stubbornly persistent

    The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its 2023 American Community Survey data for states, providing the latest data on poverty and income in North Carolina.
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    ENC will be impacted by Helene's outer bands, governor declares sta...

    The outer bands of the storm move could bring severe weather to ENC Friday. Damaging wind gusts and tornadoes are the main threats.
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    Active-duty military personnel and equipment will support ongoing r...

    The NC National Guard has already performed more than 1,400 rescues and delivered more than 700,000 pounds in supplies.
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    More than two dozen miles of roadway in Carteret and Onslow countie...

    More than two dozen miles of roadway in Carteret and Onslow counties will be upgraded through two recently awarded contracts by the N.C. DOT.
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    Republicans have lost their veto-proof control of the legislature

    On Monday, election officials issued certificates to the winners in three close legislative races from November. The defeat of state Rep. Frank Sossamon to Democrat Bryan Cohn means Republicans are one seat shy of holding a veto-proof majority at the legislature.
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    Commercial layer operation in Hyde County has tested positive for H...

    This is the first case of the bird flu in commercial poultry in North Carolina since February 2024.