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'Stakes couldn't be higher': Former Congressman David Price weighs in on Biden's bid for reelection
As a growing number of sitting Democrats call for President Biden to step aside in his bid for re-election over concerns about his fitness for office, a longtime Democratic Congressman from North Carolina is weighing in.David Price represented parts of the Triangle on Capitol Hill for more than 30 years, leaving office in 2022."I've been in politics a long, long time, and I've never seen a decision or more critical or important than this one," Price said about who the Democratic nominee will be in the fall.Though President Joe Biden has been clear that he intends to stay in the...
Former North Brunswick kicker Mike Rivers remains confident in pursuit of NFL opportunity
Mike Rivers is far from giving up on his NFL dreams. The 2018 North Brunswick graduate is currently a free agent, hoping to find a spot on an NFL team for the first time in his career. After spending four seasons at North Carolina A&T, Rivers spent one final season as a graduate student at Troy.
Honored fallen heroes, rescue of symbolic freedom stirs RNC emotion
(The Center Square) – Sacrifices were too many, and the least the fraternity brothers on a North Carolina campus could do, he said, was keep Old Glory flying. And so, they did. In an emotional back-to-back segment of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the tears for lives lost among 13 families were followed by song and inspiration from country music artist Brian Kelley performing with the Holy Redeemer...
Impacts of the widespread technology outage seen in ENC
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The impacts of the global technology outage are being experienced Eastern Carolina. Albert J Ellis Airport in Jacksonville saw several flight delays and cancellations this morning for American and Delta airlines. According to the airport director, Mitch Sprunger, hubs for Charlotte and Atlanta were impacted.
Franklin County horse farm tour Aug. 2
Area horse owners and equine enthusiasts are invited to join the Franklin County Center for the 28th Annual Franklin County Regional Horse Farm Tour Aug. 2. The tour starts at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude around 2:30 pm. Participants will carpool to three area horse farms in the Bunn and Louisburg areas followed by lunch and door prizes. Cost is […] The post Franklin County horse farm tour Aug. 2 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rocky Mount Animal Services waiving adoption fees until next Monday
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — The Rocky Mount Animal Services Unit is waiving adoption fees until next Monday, July 22. Those interested in adopting a pet may visit the shelter at 1017 N. Church St. in Rocky Mount. The shelter is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local mill in New Bern ceases operations
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Weyerhaeuser has shut down the operations at their mill in New Bern. In a press statement the company said, “We did not come to this decision lightly given the significant impact on our employees, their families and the surrounding community, where we have a long history.” The company went on […]
Presbyterian church burns after possible lightning strike hits steeple: 'It just breaks your heart'
Thursday's storms left a trail of damage in their wake, including in Wilson County where a church was destroyed after possible lightning struck its steeple.Fire crews said the Springhill Presbyterian Church is a total loss after that lightning strike set the church ablaze."We are a community church, a family church, and everybody just comes together when we need to," said Linda Barnes, who's been worshipping there for over 60 years.She said it's not the first time their congregation has had to overcome adversity."Hurricane, I guess. And whenever the band was in 1993 or 94 and it peeled the roof off...
Search Warrant Results in Felony Arrest
On July 17, 2024, after an extensive and ongoing narcotics investigation, detectives from the New Bern Police Department in coordination with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) executed a search warrant on a residence located at 712 Bern Street and on Vibez VIP located at 1036 Broad Street. On July 18, 2024, the New Bern Police Department, Craven County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina ALE executed a third search warrant related to this investigation at 903 Vail Street. As a result of the investigation, 62-year-old Darryl Delast Hatter has been charged with the following:
Patrick's First Warning Forecast: Severe thunderstorm threat Saturday
Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey's First Warning Forecast. After a break from storms and heavy downpours for most of us on Friday, messy weather returns on Saturday. In fact, we could see a few strong-to-severe storms. The cold front that ushered in the milder, but soggy weather will throw it in...
New athletics program coming to Robeson Co. Community College
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Robeson County Community College has partnered with the Lumbee River EMC and the City of Lumberton to create an athletics program for the school. A memorandum has been signed by RCC and the City of Lumberton to share multipurpose fields in the community. The...
Robeson County educator loses weight to improve health for his students
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death for Black men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Educator Glenn Sutton decided to take control of his health to be a better influence for his students in Robeson County.Sutton has a passion for helping young people and has decades of experience in high schools and now works at Parkton Elementary School. He is the ISS coordinator and works double duty driving the school bus routes in the morning and afternoon."He is one of the most positive people I have ever met. He not only makes sure that he...
Detectives not facing charges after fatally shooting man near South Kerr Avenue
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - No law enforcement will be facing charges in connection to the fatal shooting by deputies that killed 34-year-old Steven Ryan Todd on June 13. The announcement was made at a press conference on July 19 regarding the shooting where deputies fired 51 times at a man who had crashed into a police vehicle, according to District Attorney Ben David.
Pet of the Week: Ziti and Ravioli from Feline Matchmakers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This edition of Pet of the Week is highlighting four kittens in a litter recovered from a feral colony. Faith with Feline Matchmakers visited the WECT studio for Carolina in the Morning on July 19. Ziti is the girl of the litter, and Ravioli, Rigatoni and...
Village approves 9.12% increase in property taxes
Bald Head Island Village Council sought a tax-rate increase in the single digits for its 2024-2025 budget ordinance, and that is what it got. A $23.6 million budget for 2024-2025 was adopted, 3-1, by the council on June 21. The new islandwide tax rate is .6277 cents for each $100...
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