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Edenton residents assail SAGA’s failure to renovate historic Hinton Hotel
A crowd of 55 to 60 Edenton residents and other concerned citizens gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to describe for Mayor Hackney High and town council members their frustration with SAGA Construction and its nine years of failure to renovate the historic Hinton Hotel in the heart of the town.
After latest OBX house collapse, 8 are still deemed unsafe for occupancy in Rodanthe
RODANTHE, N.C. — After a second house collapse this year in the Rodanthe community of North Carolina's Outer Banks, 13News Now has learned eight properties there are still deemed "unsafe for occupancy." The eight other properties are mainly located on Kohler Court and East Ocean Drive. A ninth property...
Police: Death in Kure Beach under investigation
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) -Kure Beach police are investigating after finding a person unconscious on the beach Friday, August 23. Per the Kure Beach Police Department, units responded to the 600 block of North Fort Fisher Blvd, just after 5:30 p.m. in reference to an unconscious person on the beach.
Free food, music and voter registration to be offered at NAACP Block Party Aug. 24
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Free food, music and the opportunity to register to vote will be offered at the New Hanover County Branch NAACP’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 714 Emory Street in Wilmington.
Johnston Correctional Institution set to host hiring event for more officers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The need for people to work in corrections throughout the state is great, and very handsome bonuses are being offered to find people interested in the job. The Johnston Correctional Institution has a hiring event coming up on Aug. 27, and bonuses up to $10,000...
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,"...
Granville Central suspends football program
The Panthers will not be hitting the football field this season as the decision was announced to suspend the program for the 2024 season. Richard Givens, athletic director for Granville Central said, ”It is with great sadness that we announce that football has been suspended for the 2024 football season.” Granville Central fielded a junior varsity team in 2007-2008 and […] The post Granville Central suspends football program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Blowing Rock Designated an Outdoor NC Trail Town; One of 15 Featured Destinations
The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is thrilled to announce Blowing Rock’s designation as an Outdoor NC Trail Town. The newly launched Outdoor NC Trail Town Guide celebrates towns across the state who are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of their destination while fostering a strong sense of place. This pilot edition features 15 destinations and includes a variety of activities – walking, hiking, biking, cycling, paddling, horseback riding and driving – to welcome enthusiasts of all abilities.
Friday Night Roundup (Part 2): Rough opening night for most home teams: Williams, Eastern, Western fall; but Cummings, Southeast win
Bulldogs fade in setback to Northwest Guilford, lose 33-16 A strong start fizzled for the Williams football team in Friday night’s season opener. Northwest Guilford had a huge second half to upend the host Bulldogs 33-16 at Burlington Memorial Stadium. Williams couldn’t maintain a 16-7 halftime lead. “I...
A Rare Outer Banks Foal Gets a Second Chance
The wild horses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are known for their resilience, having lived on the wind-battered salt marshes for centuries. Their origin story is murky at best, though legend has it they descended from Spanish horses shipwrecked off the coast in the sixteenth century. These days, only a few hundred of these critically endangered equines, known as Banker horses, reside on the barrier islands. Private groups work closely with state park officials and other government agencies to oversee the herds. Though management is typically hands-off, this month the community sprang into action to save a newborn filly at the Rachel Carson Reserve, a complex of small islands near the historic town of Beaufort.
Sign wars turn into fundraiser to wipe out school lunch debt for county students
CARTERET COUNTY — What started as a friendly sign banter between Dank Burrito and Ioanni’s restaurants in Morehead City has turned into a good cause, raising nearly $21,000 so far to wipe out school lunch debt for county public school students. The popular trend, referred to as sign...
Precautionary swimming advisories remain at four Outer Banks locations
State recreational water quality officials have lifted most of the precautionary advisories against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby, but four Dare County locations areas remain under swimming advisory due to bacteria levels that exceed safe swimming standards. Test results of water samples taken from these waters show bacterial...
Slocum Creek fails water-quality standards for 12 consecutive weeks
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Recurring contamination issues at Slocum Creek and Havens Gardens are raising some concerns, according to Sound Rivers officials. Testing conducted by Sound Rivers revealed elevated levels of fecal bacteria in popular swimming spots in Eastern Carolina, resulting in six sites to fail water-quality standards. The...
Friends of the Brothers Boyd Comic Con
HAVELOCK, N.C. (WITN) - Chris Boyd and his brothers Josh and Daniel run a comic book and pop culture-focused Youtube channel called “The Brothers Boyd.”. They are hosting the first-ever “Friends of the Brothers Boyd Comic Con” on August 31st in Havelock NC. Their goal is to...
Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states including North Carolina and California, alleges the company...
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