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NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty’s Noel Nickle on their new plea to Gov. Cooper
It’s been 18 years now since North Carolina last put a person to death as punishment for a crime – a time period in which a fast-growing number of states and countries have abolished the death penalty. Nonetheless, the death penalty remains on the state’s statute books and 136 people still reside on Death Row. […]
NASCAR bringing ‘The Clash’ exhibition race to historic North Carolina track
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WBTV) - NASCAR is bringing its annual preseason exhibition race – “The Clash” – to a historic North Carolina racetrack. The 2025 Clash will be held Feb. 2 at Bowman Gray Stadium, a quarter-mile track in Winston-Salem that has not hosted a Cup Series race since 1971.
Latino group marks first year with a celebration of numbers
Latinos Activate JoCo is celebrating its first anniversary by reviewing its numbers. Here’s a look at some of them: • 23 — number of members in the volunteer group, which supports Latino residents by promoting education, health, advocacy and cultural heritage. • 2,000 — hours that members volunteered in the group’s first year. • 66,980 — the value, in dollars, […] The post Latino group marks first year with a celebration of numbers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Whitaker named NC Farmer of the Year
CLIMAX — Faylene Whitaker has been named the North Carolina Farmer of the Year by Sunbelt Ag Expo. She’s the first woman to be so honored. “I was nominated by district representatives of the North Carolina Farm Bureau,” Whitaker said. People from Sunbelt came out to interview her and look at her farm. Later, she was told she was the state winner.
North Carolina sets new $35.6 billion tourism spending record in 2023
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Recent data shows North Carolina had another record breaking year for tourism in 2023. Travelers spent $35.6 billion in the Tar Heel state, with the most money being spent in Mecklenburg County. In 2023, about $5.8 billion in tourism dollars was spent in Mecklenburg County....
Both Wilson Wawa locations to open Sept. 19
Wilson’s two Wawa locations will open their doors on Sept. 19. The stores, located at 2650 Ward Blvd. and 5003 Raleigh Road Parkway W., will hold grand opening celebrations that day with ribbon-cuttings and community partner announcements. “We are thrilled to continue our expansion into North Carolina with two stores opening on the same day in Wilson,” Director of Store […] The post Both Wilson Wawa locations to open Sept. 19 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
'I knew as soon as I walked on campus': Freedom softball champ announces college choice
A Fayetteville softball champion has announced her college commitment ahead of her senior year. Freedom Christian softball's Savannah Graham has made her verbal commitment to University of North Carolina at Pembroke just before the start of the 2024-25 school year, according to Freedom Christian's X account. "UNCP was the school I knew...
Leading in their field: As farms decline, two Nash County brothers work to grow family legacy
NASHVILLE — Back to school signals the end of sleeping in for a lot of teenagers, but that’s not the case for the Leggett brothers, who have been up and out the door by 6:30 a.m. most days since school got out in May. Colin, 17, and Carter, 13, should get a little extra shut-eye once classes start Wednesday at Rocky Mount’s Faith Christian School. Students don’t have to get up with the chickens. Farmers do. ...
Downtown should have more diverse businesses
Cook’s Closet is a vintage clothing store business that has been added to the downtown Greenville area. This store sells men’s and women’s gear ranging from the 50’s through the early 2000’s, handmade clothing and jewelry. We, the editorial staff of The East Carolinian believe...
Beaufort mourns death of former mayor Richard Stanley
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - The Town of Beaufort is mourning the death of Richard Stanley, who served as mayor from 2007 to 2017. The town said Stanley promoted significant developments over his tenure like the annexation of Front Street Village, the expansion of town limits with Beaufort East properties, a new sewer treatment plant, and the construction of the bridge that connects Beaufort and Morehead City, among many other accomplishments.
Sign war between two Morehead City businesses goes viral throughout ENC
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Dank Burrito owner Clarke Merrell knows a sign is an important piece of marketing. "You know at Dank Burrito we're all the time running different limited time offers, so it just kind of really communicates to folks what we have going on," says Merrell. What's...
TRUCK DRIVER FOUND ASLEEP AT WHEEL IN TRAFFIC, ARRESTED IN OSKALOOSA
OSKALOOSA — A North Carolina man was arrested in Oskaloosa last week after he was found asleep at the wheel of a semi-truck blocking traffic. On Friday, August 16th at 2:49 p.m., officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to a report of a semi-truck blocking traffic at the intersection of A Ave and Market St. Upon arrival, they discovered a semi-truck stopped in traffic with an unconscious person slumped in the driver’s seat.
Wilmington fire, police departments asking for donors to participate in Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Residents are being asked by Wilmington’s police and fire departments to consider donating blood on Thursday, Aug. 29, during the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Red Cross Donation Center at 1102...
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