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NCCU student crowned Miss North Carolina
North Carolina Central University sophomore Carrie Everett was crowned the 2024 Miss North Carolina on Saturday night at High Point Theatre. Everett, who is also Miss Johnston County, will represent the state at the upcoming Miss America pageant. During the competition on Saturday, Everett promoted her community service initiative, “We Need Equity to Build Communities” and performed “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going" from the musical “Dreamgirls.”
Board faults high school’s design
SMITHFIELD — The particulars of Wilson’s Mills High School are set; the school board in June signed a contract with the builder. Still, “we ain’t all happy about the design,” board member Kay Carroll told Brooks Moore, the district’s construction chief, during a meeting last month. “It ain’t a perfect design.” Carroll in particular found fault with windowless classrooms. “Interior […] The post Board faults high school’s design first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Miss Statesville’s Teen wins Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024
Kamryn Hollowell, Miss Statesville’s Teen, was crowned Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024 on Saturday afternoon at High Point Theatre. Hollowell, who lives in Clayton, will represent the State of North Carolina at the upcoming Miss America’s Teen competition. “Having started in the organization eight years ago as...
A second Neuse water supply inches forward
SMITHFIELD — County Commissioners on June 17 took a step toward creating a second water-supply source on the Neuse River. Chandra Cox, head of public utilities, said she and her staff were on a bit of a schedule. “To have that project ready to go by 2029 or 2030 … it’s time to begin the preliminary planning and technical review,” […] The post A second Neuse water supply inches forward first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton Celebrating Independence Day With Numerous Activities
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is uniting two beloved occasions into one big holiday celebration. Join us for the Square-to-Square Street Festival and Independence Day Fireworks, starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 4 in Downtown Clayton. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy family-friendly activities...
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce announces new Lillington Community Guide; Showcasing the best Lillington, NC has to offer
The Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) is proud to announce the rollout of a new community resource: the Lillington Community Guide. Featuring 29 pages of information; the Guide highlights local businesses, economic information, community history, art & culture, healthcare and education all focused on the Lillington area and Harnett County as a whole.
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