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Edenton residents assail SAGA’s failure to renovate historic Hinton Hotel
A crowd of 55 to 60 Edenton residents and other concerned citizens gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to describe for Mayor Hackney High and town council members their frustration with SAGA Construction and its nine years of failure to renovate the historic Hinton Hotel in the heart of the town.
New 64-unit apartment complex officially open
Tarek Johnson on Tuesday afternoon was upbeat about being among the first residents to settle into the new 64-unit East Haven Apartments. “It’s nice,” Johnson said. “It’s beautiful. I mean, I love everything about it.” Johnson, 33, was commenting after officials, community leaders, workers and local residents gathered under a large open tent for the official opening of a $16 million complex at the end of Glory Drive in the...
RoundTable Health Care opens new location in Barco
RoundTable Health Care, an independently owned provider of in-home respiratory and mobility services, announces the opening of its new facility at 4039 Caratoke Highway in Barco. The grand opening celebration was held on August 19, 2024, featuring light refreshments, product demonstrations, and opportunities to meet the staff. The Barco location...
Virginia Oncology of EC cuts ribbon at new location near new hospital
Virginia Oncology Associates’ staff celebrated the opening of what the cancer treatment center's oncologist described as its “new and improved” location with a ribbon cutting Thursday evening. The cancer treatment center is now open at 905 Thunder Road, Suite 250, on the second floor of the medical office building at the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It formerly was located on North Road Street near the current Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. ...
Free food, music and voter registration to be offered at NAACP Block Party Aug. 24
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Free food, music and the opportunity to register to vote will be offered at the New Hanover County Branch NAACP’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 714 Emory Street in Wilmington.
The 15th Annual African American Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Returns Over Labor Day Weekend
Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published in the fall of 2023 by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling, explores the history of the Tar Heel State through music.
Trinity Jones, 16, Reported Missing From Durham Since Aug. 13; Police Seek Public’s Help
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is actively searching for 16-year-old Trinity Jones, who has been missing since August 13, 2024. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as concerns grow over her safety. Trinity was last seen in Durham, North Carolina, and has not been...
Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 26-30
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Turkey ham and cheese croissant. Fruit and yogurt parfait with grahams. Pre-K: Fruit and yogurt. Fruit choice. Aug. 29. Fruited bread slice. Mandarin oranges. Aug. 30. Sausage biscuit. Hash brown rounds. Lunch.
Durham Is Looking For Artists!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit portfolios as an entry to join the City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry. This registry will serve as a resource for the program’s selection of artists and artist teams to create City cultural and public art projects. Access to a predetermined network of qualified artists saves artists and staff members valuable time by making the process for responding to the numerous calls issued by the City more efficient. It also strengthens and streamlines the program by maintaining a database of artists in the community with particular skill sets.
Plans for redevelopment of old Durham police headquarters revealed
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The future of a vacant, but historic building in downtown Durham is looking more concrete. Sitting empty for about six years, the old police headquarters on West Chapel Hill Street could drive what Durham looks like for decades to come. Some are calling the area around this four-acre property the “gateway to downtown”.
UNC Health expert on how to prep children for a back-to-school sleep schedule
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The countdown for the new school year continues, which also means making sure your children are on the right routine and sleep schedule to start the year strong. “Sleep is vital for children as it is for all of us. Sleep is as important,”...
After years of waiting, Complete 540 property acquisition process moves forward for Wake County homeowner
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The first phase of Complete 540 is set to open soon, connecting Apex to Garner. While phase 2 of construction began only a few months ago, some homeowners said the project’s been impacting them for years. Interstate 540 won’t be complete without passing through...
UNC Football: Pregame festivities getting an upgrade for the 2024 season
UNC football fans enjoying a home game at Kenan Stadium have grown used to a familiar, if underwhelming, pregame experience. Tar Heel Town, centered on the Polk Place lawn between the South Building and Wilson Library, had games for kids, seating for catered picnics, and traditions like the Bell Tower Walk and the Marching Tar Heels playing on the steps of Wilson Library.
Wake County Schools implement 24-7 anonymous tip line for student safety
Traditional calendar schools begin next week, and student safety will be top of mind.Wake County schools are now using the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. It was created by parents whose children were killed in the Sandy Hook massacre and has grown nationwide.The app provides "a holistic solution to school prevention... featuring (a) educational program, easy-to-use technology, ongoing curriculum, and sustainability support." It teaches students, teachers, and administrators how to recognize the signs of at-risk behaviors, especially within social media.It also provides a 24-7 anonymous tip line. Students and staff can submit tips online, through an app, or by calling...
Liqudia sues FDA over tentative approval of its main drug
Liquidia, a Morrisville biotechnology company with scientific roots at UNC-Chapel Hill, sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week, saying the federal agency improperly delayed the approval of its lead drug. Why it matters: For years, Liquidia has worked toward getting full approval for its drug Yutrepia, an inhaled powder that treats patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. The FDA's delay could impact the company's ability to grow locally and hurt its stock price. Driving the news: Earlier this month, the FDA granted tentative approval for Liquidia's drug rather than full approval, citing existing three-year exclusivity rights for rival United...
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