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Multiple NC counties investigate burglary ring that committed nearly 100 break-ins in 6 months
Local police departments across the state are working together to take down a theft ring. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Davie County Sheriff's Office, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and the Winston-Salem Police Department are investigating a string of break-ins in their jurisdictions. More than 96 breaking and entering cases occurred...
New Bern honors 1905 lynching victim, John Moore, in a push for justice and community healing
119 years ago, on August 27th, John Moore was lynched in New Bern, North Carolina. The Forward Together Coalition gathered Sunday to honor John Moore as a part of the Equal Justice Initiative’s Community Remembrance Projects. “As you hear the waves in the background, hear the voice of God...
Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening
Dozens of people gathered for the grand re-opening ribbon cutting for Food Lion on East Wilton Avenue Aug. 21. Shoppers lined up for giveaways and a chance to win $1,000 in groceries from Food Lion. With a one in fifteen chance of winning the big prize, lucky raffle winners selected a square on the prize board for gift cards that […] The post Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Elizabeth City State University Sees Enrollment Surge for Fifth Consecutive Year
Elizabeth City State University is excited to announce a substantial increase in enrollment for the fifth straight year. With classes beginning last week, preliminary numbers indicate that the university is heading for another successful semester, as residence halls are full to 100% capacity. “We are thrilled to welcome our students...
At state’s request, Johnston postpones new industry announcement
SELMA — County industry recruiter Chris Johnson demurs when asked for details about a new industry before the scheduled announcement. “Project announcements can be volatile and may evaporate before they get off the ground,” he says in a common refrain. That hasn’t happened, so far, with Project Tray. But an email on Friday had the word “POSTPONED” across the top […] The post At state’s request, Johnston postpones new industry announcement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Northmarq Brokers $55 Million Sale of Braxton at Lake Norman in Charlotte Suburb
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Northmarq has brokered the sale of Braxton at Lake Norman, a 232-unit community located at 118 Plantation Creek Drive in the Charlotte suburb of Mooresville. Inwood Holdings LLC purchased the property from Passive Investing for $55 million. Andrea Howard, Caylor Mark, John Currin, Allan Lynch, Jeff...
Music, food and beer on tap Thursday in Princeton
PRINCETON — Princeton Community Day is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August. 29, at Bread & Bottle, 120 S. Pine St. Time Sawyer will play a free concert. The following food trucks will be on hand: The Man with a Pan, El Toro Alebrije Tacos & Tapas, Justo’s Grillin’ and Butter’s Cool Spot. Bread & Bottle will serve […] The post Music, food and beer on tap Thursday in Princeton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hubert disabled veteran builds memorial to victims of Kabul airport bombing three years ago
A disabled veteran in eastern North Carolina is making sure the third anniversary Monday of the deaths of a dozen American service members, including one from Camp Lejeune, in a suicide bombing as U.S. citizens were being evacuated from an airport in Afghanistan. John Hayduke of Havelock served in the...
1 victim ‘cut’ at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was stabbed out of Holly Hill Mall on Monday afternoon, the Burlington Police Department reported. According to officials, just before 11:30 a.m. they responded to a report of a person being “cut” in an alleyway between Holly Hill Mall and Publix. Police say there is no threat to the […]
Notice of Available Housing Funds for Lower Income Households
The Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department is accepting applications for housing rehabilitation or reconstruction housing assistance. Lee County is applying to the N.C. Department of Commerce for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-NR Project for $950,000 from the department’s Rural Economic Development Division community development funds. If granted, the funds will be used to assist 4 to 6 housing units with needed rehab, repair, or replacement. Read notice of funds here.
Christo’s in Lexington significantly damaged by fire, officials say
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Christo’s, a popular pizza restaurant in Lexington, was heavily damaged in a fire Monday morning. According to a news release, around 4:15 a.m., the Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Christo’s location on N.C. 8 and found “heavy smoke” pushing from the rear of the restaurant. While […]
Telescope to be debuted at Jockey’s Ridge State Park “End of Summer Star Party” on September 1
The Dare County Library is excited to announce that, beginning on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Dare County Library cardholders will have the opportunity to check out a tabletop telescope for stargazing from the Kill Devil Hills Library, which is located at 400 Mustian Street in Kill Devil Hills. The addition...
Two Shell EP Mart locations to get an upgrade in company expansion plan
The Shell EP Mart off Benvenue Road in the northwestern part of the city is undergoing a major upgrade and expansion. This marks the first time such work is being done at that location, which dates back to 1999, except for twice having added more fuel pumps and expanding the canopy over the pumps. That is according to Audrey Shearin, who is president and owner of Eastern Petroleum, which owns and operates a chain of Shell EP Marts and Exxon EP Marts. ...
Halifax County Tax Collections Office Moves to New Location
Halifax, NC – Halifax County is pleased to announce that for the convenience of our citizens, the Halifax County Tax Collector’s Office has moved to a new location at 3 South King Street in Halifax, NC (the former bank building). The Collections staff handles all matters related to paying Halifax County tax bills.
NEW DETAILS: Woman fatally shot at Mitchell Wooten Apartments in Kinston
KINSTON, Lenoir County — The Kinston Police Department are now investigating a homicide after a woman was fatally shot Sunday evening at the Mitchell Wooten Apartments. Authorities first responded to a report of a person shot near the 8 building at approximately 9:13pm August 25. Once on scene, officers...
Meth, fentanyl, cocaine seized in drug arrests
Two people have been arrested and drugs and weapons seized after authorities executed a search warrant at a home in Yadkinville on Aug. 21. As part of a narcotics investigation, the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1605 Fred Hinshaw Road in Yadkinville last week. According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation was the result of a joint operation involving multiple agencies including local, state, and federal, as well as authorities from Forsyth County. ...
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