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Protestors rally outside new Wilmington pet store as New Hanover County looks to boost animal welfare
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A group of protestors spent Sunday rallying outside The Puppy Place, a recently-opened pet store on New Centre Drive in Wilmington. The protestors raised concerns the store is bringing its puppies in from other states and puppy mills, which breed puppies for sale – typically in inhumane conditions.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Aug. 5-9
The following deed transfers for the week of Aug. 5-9 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Bryant Group Properties LLC to DRH Renovations Inc., 1509 Burnside Drive NW, Wilson, $165,000; From Philip Desposito to Courtney Tiana Williams, 2700 Buckingham Road NW, Wilson, $237,500; From Robert J. Boykin III and Susan M. Boykin to Prime […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Aug. 5-9 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson County middle school damaged by tornado preparing for first day of classes
Update expected Monday on plans to restore middle school hit by tornado. It was less than two weeks ago when an EF-3 tornado heavily damaged Springfield Middle School in Wilson County. With repairs still underway and the new school year right around the corner, the middle school is preparing to...
High School Preview: Sutton: Bruins looking to take big step forward
CAMDEN — In his second year as the head football coach at Camden County High School, Ernest Sutton feels that the Bruins are ready to take a big step forward. “We are further along than we were last year at this time,” said Sutton. “The guys worked hard on their conditioning in the off-season. You can’t just show up July 31 and expect to compete.” Sutton discussed the Bruins’ prospects...
Onslow County opens Phase 5 of landfill, extending life by 4.5 years
Onslow County is having a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating a project that will extend the landfill's lifespan a little longer. Onslow County officials have announced Phase 5 in a $12 million project that will extend the Onslow County Landfill lifespan by 4.5 years. They are celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 19 at 10 am, 415 Meadowview Road, Jacksonville. Moreover, Onslow County is estimating they are hoping to add approximately 25 more years with Phases 6 and 7 to begin in the next few years.
Kornegay joins UMO Softball as pitching coach
MOUNT OLIVE (Aug. 19) – A former All-American and two-time NFCA All-Southeast Region Pitcher at USC Aiken, India Kornegay joins the University of Mount Olive softball program as an assistant coach. Kornegay will serve as the team's pitching coach and handle day-to-day management of the pitching staff. As a...
Roughly 54,000 gallons of wastewater spills into New River
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT) — A sewer line break happened Saturday evening on base at Camp Lejeune along Brewster Blvd at around 6:20 p.m. Workers with the Public Works Division were notified of a main sewer line break along near the intersection of Stone Street. During repair, the flow from a lift station was diverted […]
Ex-Hertford Councilor Jackson sentenced to minimum 23-year prison term
EDENTON — Former Hertford Town Councilor Quentin Sherard Jackson was sentenced Monday to serve a minimum of 23 years in prison following his guilty plea to having sex with a minor and six other charges. Jackson, 39, was sentenced by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Marvin Blount III of Pitt County in Chowan Superior Court to a minimum active prison term of 276 months and a maximum term of 392 months, District Attorney Jeff Cruden said in a press release. ...
$300,000 garbage truck destroyed in fire
The cause of a fire that destroyed a garbage truck Saturday is undetermined. Deputy Fire Chief James P. Campbell of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services said fire crews were called to 912 U.S. 301 N. at 3:01 p.m. The truck was in the southbound lane near the highway’s intersection with Ward Boulevard and Lipscomb Road directly in front of Wilson Community College’s […] The post $300,000 garbage truck destroyed in fire first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Head-on collision in Jacksonville leads to fatality
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A car crash took place on U.S. 258 and N.C. Hwy 111 Monday afternoon. Law enforcement said a vehicle was traveling from Duplin County toward the area of the crash and attempted to make a left turn on Fowler Manning Road. During the attempted turn, they ended up in front […]
Butner — a quaint small town that’s poised for growth
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Business View Magazine. Butner, a charming and family-friendly town of 8,400, is located in the southern part of Granville County, and just north of the Raleigh-Durham megalopolis. Its 14 square miles sit on former agricultural land and the town boasts a rich history. Named Camp Butner, after Major General Henry W. Butner, […] The post Butner — a quaint small town that’s poised for growth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Voter Voices: Abortion rights, inflation among key issues for some Granville County residents
Billy Squires is a lifelong Democrat and a friendly neighbor, as evidenced by the way he greeted familiar faces passing by as we spoke outside the U.S. Post Office on Main Street in downtown Oxford. The 71-year-old Granville County resident retired from a career in sales but hasn't stopped working.
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