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Unmarked burial sites of slaves and indigenous people to be mapped in NC
North Carolina Department of Transportation and N.C. State University have partnered to map unmarked burial sites belonging to historically marginalized groups.Unmarked burial sites have been at risk as the state's population keeps growing leading to commercial and residential development. Experts are also concerned that more frequent storms could make it more difficult to identify and preserve these burial sites."This partnership is important as it will help in preserving and honoring the heritage of these communities, ensuring that their stories are not forgotten," Tunya Smith, director of NCDOT's Office of Civil Rights, said.The research project will focus on identifying and mapping...
Baseball announces addition of Travis Stone to coaching staff
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Head Coach Chris Marx announced Travis Stone has joined the Campbell Baseball staff as an assistant coach. In his role, Stone will work with the Campbell pitching staff. "Travis brings a strong track record of winning and development to Buies Creek," Marx said. "He has familiarity...
Small Town Treasures: Raeford couple brings back barbecue at cozy, elegant downtown tavern
Welcome to Small Town Treasures, an occasional series about the surprising places to find great food in the rural areas surrounding Cumberland County. Know of a place that should be featured? Email food reporter Taylor Shook at tshook@gannett.com. Raised in Fayetteville, James Stewart, 39, said he spent the past two decades cooking in country clubs, burrito shops and pubs on island destinations from North Carolina's Ocracoke to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. ...
Junior Women wrap up a record-breaking year
SMITHFIELD — With volunteer logs calculated and fundraisers completed, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield has reported the results of its 2023-24 club year. The JWL donated more than $8,400 to community nonprofits and student scholarships, and its members volunteered 2,552 hours toward the betterment of Johnston County, setting a club record. During its ninth annual Big Night Out, the […] The post Junior Women wrap up a record-breaking year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Former manager of Smithfield Chicken & BBQ wanted for larceny and embezzlement charges
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — The Kinston Police Department are searching for a former restaurant employee who is wanted for failing to make bank deposits. Warrants were obtained for 32-year-old Haley Walton of Jacksonville who has been charged with two counts of larceny by employee and two counts of embezzlement, according to KPD.
Fayetteville Native, Jack Britt Grad Sullivan Wins Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics
Sammy Sullivan, a Jack Britt High School graduate and Fayetteville native is coming home from the Paris Olympics with a medal. Sullivan, a Captain in the U.S. Army, was part of the women’s rugby sevens team that captured the Bronze Medal in stunning fashion Tuesday. The United States was...
Groundbreaking ceremony for Friendship House Fayetteville
Friendship House Fayetteville had a groundbreaking ceremony for its cottages on the corner of Broadfoot Ave & Branson St. on July 10, at noon. The ceremony was attended by a distinguished lineup of speakers, beginning with a prayer by Reverend Chip Stapleton, Highland Presbyterian Church, followed by Andy Rind, ServiceSource Executive Vice President, Weyher Dawson, ServiceSource Board of Directors Member, Michael Brown, Friendship House Fayetteville Resident, Dr. Scott Cameron: Friendship House Fayetteville Chaplin, and Tara Hinton, Employment Source Director - Regional Philanthropy and Fundraising, and Jason Amorose, Employment Source Executive Director.
Durham Gets Only Garage Store in Triangle
Garage, a Canada-based women’s clothing store, opens this week at The Streets at Southpoint in South Durham. The company has more than 100 locations across the United States, but the Southpoint shop currently will be the only Garage store in the Triangle. Garage is a subsidiary of Groupe Dynamite, which also owns and operates another woman’s clothing store called Dynamite.
Food truck park open in Durham, North Carolina
A food truck park called The Can Opener recently opened in Durham, North Carolina. It will hold a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 17, according to a report by CBS 17. Open seven days a week, the park currently has Gussy's, Chick-N-Que, Bulkogi, Queen Eggxpress and Andia's Ice Crem food trucks.
Durham’s Arts School Downtown Campus Closure Could Be Approved This Week
Alums and families devoted to the downtown campus of Durham School of the Arts may see the Durham Public Schools Board of Education make a final decision on its closure on Thursday. The board has called a special meeting for 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 for a presentation of the...
Duke Recruiting: A Name To Keep An Eye On
Of everyone who has passed through Cameron, perhaps no one has bonded with Duke fans quite as tightly as Shane Battier. If you wanted to pick someone who embodied Duke Basketball, you could do worse than Battier. He was smart, witty and became the face of Duke in a way that no one else really ever has. And that doesn’t even get to how he played the game. He was and remains a sort of ideal Blue Devil And his play in the 2001 national title game - no one has ever worked harder than Battier did in that game. It was the epitome of not leaving anything on the floor if you’ll forgive the use of a hackneyed phrase.
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