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Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group
ProPublica, a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigative journalism, published an article on Aug. 17 that linked Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds and North Carolina House Representative Keith Kidwell (R- Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Pamlico) to militia group American Patriots Three Percent or AP3. ProPublica defines AP3 as one of the largest militias in the United States […] The post Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
NCDHHS launches Strategic Housing Plan to expand support for people with disabilities
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, currently residing in congregate settings or at risk of entry into these settings.
Cumberland County man dies, 3 injured in 3-car crash just off I-95 near Dunn, officials say
DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cumberland County man died Friday night after his car crossed a center line and collided with two other cars in a Harnett County wreck, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash that also injured three people was reported around 9 p.m....
Convicted felon arrested and charged in Lee County
A convicted felon was arrested Thursday on McNeill Road in Lee County. Willie James Broner II, 21, a convicted felon, was arrested and charged with possession of firearm by felon, possess with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possess with intent to sell and deliver schedule VI controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle for sale of controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, speeding, and following too closely.
Before he was famous, a teenage J. Cole was a skating rink mascot in Fayetteville
Editor's note: This story, originally published in The Fayetteville Observer on Aug. 16, 2001, was written as part of the Observer's summer series "On the Job." In this installment, Round-A-Bout Skating Center employee Jermaine Cole, now Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist J. Cole, talks about his experience as the Roller Roo mascot. Cole was 16 at the time this story was published. When you're Fayetteville's premier party animal, you expect to put up with a few small problems. ...
Football highlights: Seventy-First survives; Terry Sanford QB has 5 TDs in first half
Seventy-First notched its 31st straight regular-season win in Friday's opener against historically strong Richmond Senior as DeAndre Nance accounted for three touchdowns and the Falcons held off the Raiders 35-28. In a physical battle on Loyd E. Auman Field, Seventy-First leaned on its superstars to pull ahead and controlled the ball late to...
1 dead, 2 teens in serious condition after being shot at while riding ATV in N.C.
WMBF news staff reports that an 18-year-old man is dead and two teens are seriously hurt after Laurinburg police say they were shot at while riding an ATV Thursday night. Around 8 p.m., officers were called to the area of Deluca Street and Berry Street for shots fired. Investigators said...
Cousins Maine Lobster announces closure of downtown Raleigh restaurant, will continue serving from food trucks
The well-known restaurant Cousins Maine Lobster is closing its spot inside Morgan Street Food Hall in downtown Raleigh. The announcement was made Saturday on their Facebook. The restaurant's last day open will be Aug. 31. While the brick-and-mortar location is closing, Cousins Maine Lobster will continue to serve their dishes through its mobile food trucks.
Families across the Triangle begin school routines ahead of first day
Students are heading back to school on Monday, and many families are taking the weekend to purchase school supplies and school clothes.ABC11 saw lots of families at 'Streets at Southpoint" with shopping bags on Friday, including Megan Fitzmaurice and her two sons."I'm so grateful that they're both at a school where they thrive. That's extremely reassuring to me as a parent. And honestly, I love being a working parent," said Fitzmaurice. "I love being able to have some time where I get to use the skills and training that like I've been blessed with."ALSO SEE: Teachers deal with footing the bill for school supplies ahead of first day of classesOver at Chavis Park in Raleigh, Amber Parrish said the 'back to school' events have been very helpful in easing the rising cost of school supplies. Her daughters, Rylie and Peyton, are enjoying their final summer moments at the splash pad and playground before their school routines begin."I'm thinking about meeting new friends that coming to the school this year, and getting to know all about my teacher Ms. Dunbar," said Peyton Parrish.
Russian criminal’s Raleigh mansion yanked from auction at last minute; previously listed for $10 million
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A 17,000-square-foot Raleigh mansion owned by a Russian national now in prison after a federal bribery and fraud plea deal went up for auction Friday. But, despite nine registered bidders and dozens of “formal buyer inquiries,” the seller decided at the last minute Friday afternoon to withdraw the luxury home from the auction, officials said.
Voter registration forms found scattered in Raleigh, spark security concerns
Trenice Wright pulled into the driveway of her job Friday afternoon in Raleigh and saw dozens of white forms on the ground.She took a closer look; they were all voter registration forms."I felt bad because...one, people's information is on there. Their addresses are on there," Wright said. "Then, they're assuming that they're registered to vote."Most of the ones Eyewitness News saw were blank. However, there were three completed.According to the Board of Elections website, one was invalid and the other two were registered voters. ABC11 was able to contact one of the voters, who did not want to reveal her...
Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker
SALISBURY — The Fame Preservation Group hosted its third annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, raising over $2,200 to place a historical marker near the Old Lutheran Cemetery. The group raised a similar amount the prior year in order to install a stone marker at the cemetery, which contains a large, unmarked gravesite of Confederate veterans, but […] The post Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Vault Visit | Quintuplets prepare for kindergarten
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year... WFMY News 2 turns 75! So to celebrate, We're opening the News 2 vault. As Guilford County students prepare to go back to school... We're looking back at some other kids back to school preps. But this wasn't your ordinary family. Sean, Morgan, Ben,...
Triad ALS patient hopes to revive Ice Bucket Challenge momentum 10 years later
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Ten years ago this month, the Ice Bucket Challenge took the nation by storm. Participants would record themselves pouring ice water over their heads, share the videos and challenge others to join in. Many also pledged to donate to an ALS organization. “It’s very cool to see what’s happened in that […]
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