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“The person that jumped over the bridge was not Shawn”: Mom speaks out about dangers of PTSD following son’s death
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A family is grieving after the loss of 37-year-old Shawn Lauver. Lauver, a Brunswick County resident, died after getting into a car crash and jumping off a bridge in Georgetown, South Carolina on July 14. His body was found two days later. His mom, Eveanne...
Youth pack in 3 days of fun at RWVFD Kids Camp
The Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department’s Kid’s Camp offered a diverse range of activities. Youth met with Northampton County EMS personnel, saw the East Care helicopter, interacted with wildlife from Newell Farm, and watched demonstrations on the ladder trucks from the RWVFD and Warrenton Rural Fire Departments. And this was just the beginning of the three-day camp.
Wilmington woman to compete in inaugural World Axe & Knife Throwing 'Blade Masters Tournament'
A woman in Wilmington will compete in a national tournament for one of the fastest-growing sports --- axe and knife throwing.Paige Julian picked up the sport only about a year and a half ago. Since then, she has performed well in hatchet axe and knife throwing and even got a chance to judge a competition.She said to be competing on ESPN is shocking. But, she wants to take advantage and be a trailblazer for other women in the sport."I think this win would mean everything for me, especially being a female. Because in most of the axe throwing (or) knife throwing, it's always men in the final," Julian said. "To be in (that) arena is really exciting, and I get to represent our state and our region."The World Axe & Knife Throwing 'Blade Masters Tournament' is on August 2 on ESPN.After that, Julian has her eyes set on the Amateur Axe Throwing Championship in Atlanta this fall.SEE ALSO | Wilmington woman to run 'World's Toughest Foot Race' in Death Valley for the second time Emily Lyons trains by strategically spending countless hours outside during the hottest portion of the day.
County offers tax calculator tool for property owners
If you don’t want to wait until your property tax bill arrives in the mail mid-August you can check out the county’s online tax calculator and get an idea of what you might owe. “This can be used as a tool to help people prepare for their tax bills to set up payment arrangements and property budget,” said Wilson County […] The post County offers tax calculator tool for property owners first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Onslow Memorial Hospital celebrates 80th anniversary
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A hospital has announced a special re-dedication ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary in the east. The Onslow Memorial Hospital is holding a re-dedication ceremony for the hospital’s significant importance for the community on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2 p.m. “We are excited to...
First-ever Labor Day Lighthouse 5K at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is coming Sept. 2
A brand new 5K race is launching in the shadow of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse this Labor Day, September 2, and the inaugural event will give participants an up-close look at the ongoing restoration project while supporting a number of Hatteras Island charities. The new-in-2023 Barrier Island Group (B.I.G.), in...
Mother calls for ride safety after daughter’s scare at Carolina Beach Boardwalk
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — On Sunday last week, Billie Paige of Leland wrote in a Facebook post on a Carolina Beach community page that while visiting the boardwalk, her 4-year-old daughter Autumn was about to go on a ride named the “Wiggle Worm.”. But before her daughter...
Kinston Wingmen, New Bern Southpaws End Season Rivalry in Surprising Fashion
As Chiefs super fan Taylor Swift would say, “baby, now we got bad blood.” A theme the New Bern Southpaws and Kinston Wingmen struck earlier this season from back and forth chirping to social media jabs, the flames have not cooled off. Especially with a final matchup at Lancer Field with division title chances on the line.
Mebane woman wins $1 million with $50 scratch-off
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — A Mebane woman is the lucky winner of a $1 million prize after taking a chance on a $50 scratch-off ticket. Trenon Holman, of Mebane, purchased her winning ticket at the Quick Mart on US 70 in Mebane. Holman claimed her winnings at lottery headquarters as a lump sum of $600,000 […]
Bubba Cunningham speaks as NCAA Tournament Selection Chair
On Sunday, Luke DeCock of The News and Observer spoke with UNC’s Bubba Cunningham to discuss his upcoming appointment as chair of the men’s NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. It was the first time that Cunningham had spoken from that actual position, and the article contained some interesting nuggets.
Next Level: UNC's New Challenge on Offense, Chip Lindsey Joins
Last season, in his first as North Carolina offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey was tasked with tweaking an already successful offense, improving the deficiencies and managing sure-fire first round NFL Draft pick Drake Maye. Heading into year two, Lindsey will have plenty of talent at the skill positions, a quarterback competition that will continue in training camp and a work-in-progress offensive line with size and potential but little experience as a unit. On this edition of Inside Carolina’s Next Level, Lindsey joins the show to discuss all that and more with Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley.
Jason: UNC's Top 10 Players in 2024
Ranking the best players on North Carolina's roster based off an extensive offseason evaluation by Inside Carolina's scouting expert. Inside Carolina scouting expert Jason Staples spent the offseason closely reviewing last season's game film and his notes from the spring in order to evaluate the 2024 North Carolina roster. He's authored detailed scouting reports for every returning player on the team expected to be a significant contributor this season -- subscribers can access them all by clicking here.
Sold on a Promise, Part 1: How cities across NC set aside $12M for housing the homeless and got nothing
“Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores the failed attempts of public-private partnerships to provide more than 500 units for homeless people in North Carolina. A “special sauce.” A “rare opportunity.” An endorsement from “very important...
Cloudy skies and rain cool things down this week in the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — While showers have been ongoing in portions of the mountains and foothills today, the majority of the Piedmont Triad has remained dry. That looks to change heading into the late evening and early overnight hours. Rain looks to move into the Triad throughout Sunday evening with higher rain chances expected by late Sunday […]
NCDHHS Celebrates Two Years of 9-8-8
The NC Department of Health and Human Services this week celebrates the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In the past two years, 988 crisis counselors in North Carolina have responded to nearly 190,000 calls, texts and chats, providing critical access to mental health and substance use crisis support. In its second year of service, the number of North Carolinians contacting 988 each month has nearly doubled.
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