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D.G. Martin: North Carolina writers worthy of 'Bookwatch' status
Although North Carolina Bookwatch in no longer airing on PBS-NC people still ask what books are being featured. When I explain, they ask, “Well, what books would you be discussing?” Here are three of my answers. “Charlotte, the Slugger, and Me: Coming-of-Age Story of a Southern City and Two Tenacious Brothers,” by Jack Claiborne Jack Claiborne and his brother Slug were important characters in post-World War II Charlotte. They grew...
Multi-car crash leaves 1 dead and 3 injured in Harnett County
One person is dead, and three others injured after a multi-car crash in Dunn Friday night.It happened just before 9 a.m. in the 1000 block of Long Branch Road.According to investigators, when traveling west on Long Branch, a silver Ford Fusion crossed the center line and hit a Toyota Highlander.This caused the Toyota to roll over several times and hit a Kia Optima head-on where the car's passenger flew out of the windshield.The driver of the Ford died at the scene.The driver and passenger of the Kia were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Toyota was also taken to a hospital with serious injuries.No further information has been released at this time.
AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0
RALEIGH — After a pair of back-to-back lean years, at least by Wilson Christian boys soccer standards, the Chargers are off to a steady start to the 2024 season with a pair of 1-0 victories. The second one came Friday at Friendship Christian three days after the same result Tuesday at Raleigh Christian. Senior Gabe Collins, who had the goal […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fulmore's fourth quarter touchdown lifts Millbrook past Apex Friendship
Millbrook scored a fourth-quarter touchdown and used a late defensive stop to secure an opening night win over Apex Friendship on Friday night. The Wildcats entered the fourth quarter trailing by three points, but left the stadium with a 17-13 win over Apex Friendship. Bobby Fulmore scored the game-winning touchdown...
People News & Notes: Emerge leader appointed to Arts North Carolina Board of Directors
Emerge Gallery & Art Center Executive Director Holly Garriott has been named to the 2027 Arts North Carolina Board of Directors, Emerge announced. Arts North Carolina is the statewide advocacy organization for the arts that calls for equity and access to the arts for all North Carolinians, unifies and connects North Carolina’s arts communities and fosters arts leadership, the announcement said. Led by a statewide board of directors that will...
Mitchell, Firebirds win scorefest vs. East Wake
STANHOPE — After shooting itself in the proverbial foot on its first plays on special teams this season, the Southern Nash High varsity football team turned to its not-so-secret offensive weapon Friday night to lift the Firebirds to a 65-42 victory at home against East Wake. The 3-A Quad County Conference Warriors returned the season-opening kickoff 68 yards for a […] The post Mitchell, Firebirds win scorefest vs. East Wake first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Clayton HS Honors Chorus shares stage with rock band Foreigner
It was a magical musical moment on stage for students from the Clayton High School Honors Chorus.The group got the chance to perform on stage with the band Foreigner in Raleigh.The year was 1984 and Foreigner's song "I Want To Know What Love Is" hit No. 1 in the United States and the United Kingdom.It was their biggest hit to date, and 40 years later, it's still resonating with a new generation."One of the many reasons we have these beautiful, talented youth choir join us on stage is because there is a real lack of funding for school music programs,"...
Family of man with special needs who died in school parking lot speaks out: 'Took an innocent life'
The pain of losing a loved one was written all over Geraldine Alshamy's face. Her grandson, Dontarius Batts, 25, was nonverbal and autistic. He had been under the care of Roger Inge, 55, for almost 10 years. He had even been on vacation with Inge's family before.Alshamy and other loved ones can't understand why he would leave Batts in the car during an eight-hour work shift."You can't bring Dontae back," Alshamy said. "In your worst state of mind, they lock folks up for keeping animals in cars. Animals! You didn't see him more than an animal? You didn't stop to...
Raleigh seeks community input on future of historic DMV headquarters site
Raleigh wants community to decide future of old DMV headquarters on New Bern Ave. The future of the former DMV headquarters, located just off New Bern Avenue, remains uncertain as the city of Raleigh seeks input from residents on its potential use. The building, which has served various purposes over...
Date/Time/Network Info Released for NC State’s Final Four Rematch vs. Purdue
Back at the end of July, it was reported that NC State’s Men’s Basketball team would play Purdue this upcoming season in the Rady Children’s Invitational, in a rematch from last year’s Final Four. Now we know the time, date and network. The game will be...
CARS Tour tire dilemma reaches tipping point at Wake
CARS Late Model Stock Tour practice was delayed for an hour on Saturday at Wake County Speedway in Raleigh, North Carolina as the simmering tension over the current Hoosier ST2 tire allocation and consistency reached a bit of a boiling point. A problem all season has been that when teams...
Shots fired at food truck on Barrington Drive near Raleigh, deputies say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A food truck was shot at near Raleigh Friday evening, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office says. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 2500 block of Barrington Drive at approximately 9:15 p.m. and found a food truck that was struck by gunfire.
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