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Downtown Kinston Revitalization to Host Fourth of July Celebration
A Fourth of July event will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pearson Park. “Downtown Kinston Revitalization, the City of Kinston and the Kinston Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department are thrilled to host the annual July 4th Independence Day celebration in downtown Kinston's Pearson Park,” said DKR Executive Director Leon Steele. “The festivities kick off at 3:30 with Flimsy. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, ice cream, funnel cakes, snow cones and tacos.”
Murder suspect killed after hours-long standoff identified by Fayetteville police
Fayetteville police officers shot and killed a murder suspect following a nearly four-hour standoff on Tuesday.It all began when officers went to serve an arrest warrant for Shakoor Quayon Williams who was wanted in connection with the murder of Willie Russell that took place on May 12.Officers arrived at Kings Cross Apartments on Ivanhoe Court at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday.When they got there, Williams had barricaded himself inside one of the apartment units. Officers said he had a weapon.Fayetteville Police Department Chief Kemberle Braden said officers attempted to negotiate with Williams all morning and through noon.You could see that they...
Church-operated thrift shop helps others
This story appears in the summer issue of Wilsonian. If you’re on the hunt for a good thrifting find, Second Blessings in Elm City has got you covered. “It’s the best kept secret in Wilson County,” said Wanda Dorsey, Second Blessings committee chairwoman. “You never know what you’re going to find. We get something unique and fun every week.” The […] The post Church-operated thrift shop helps others first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wallace man Named Deacon of the Year
Reverend Mike Vandiver, a deacon at Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church, was recently named Deacon of the Year by the State Chaplin of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization whose mission is promoting faith, charity, and service. Of 95 deacons in the Diocese of Raleigh, Vandiver was selected for his active involvement in supporting Faith in Action programs as demonstrated by his service to the community and his church. ...
This land will be a farm forever
WILLOW SPRING — The Triangle Land Conservancy has partnered with a Johnston County family to conserve 50 acres of farmland, forest and wetlands. Other partners in the effort were Johnston County and the state’s Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. “The Stephenson Farm has been in my family for over 100 years,” said landowner Lola Delbridge. “I was born […] The post This land will be a farm forever first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Former patient and employee support doctor after office closure
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Last week, Carolina East Family Medicine in Greenville left patients confused and worried about their healthcare. “The procedures were changing, and all the personnel had changed,” said Solliah Bryant, a former patient. Patients found a note stating Dr. Jahrsdorfer, known as Dr. J, had taken...
After 64 years and an ocean apart, DNA test unites father and daughter
NEW BERN, Craven County — 'Never Give Up' is the message one family wants to tell the world after a DNA kit united a father/daughter duo after 64 years and a continent apart. David Jones never knew he had a daughter. He raised two sons and lives in New...
Driftwood Apartments reopen after three years, housing the Wilmington community's most in need
Driftwood Apartments, located on a quiet street off Princess Place Drive, were originally conceived as permanent supportive housing. The federal government program mandated affordability- capped at 30% of a resident’s income, regardless of what that income was - for 15 years. But at the end of that term, the previous owners kicked most of the tenants out and tried to sell the complex on the private market.
Mount Olive resident opens Fountain of Youth home care facility
A new four bed men’s group home will be opening up on July 1 in Mount Olive. Owner Sadio Sykes, held a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 21 at her business located at 1116 South Church Street in Mount Olive. Five Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce members joined her for a ceremony in front of the home. At the start of the event, Sykes welcomed the crowd and told them what services her business would be offering to the community. ...
Rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites spotted over Charlotte area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Satellites launched by tech mogul Elon Musk’s SpaceX were visible over the Charlotte region early Wednesday morning, leaving a glowing trail as they sailed into orbit. SpaceX confirmed that it launched 20 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch happened just before 5...
Local athletes compete at BODYARMOR State Games
The BODYARMOR State Games, North Carolina’s largest multi-sport festival, took place on June 22-23 at the Queens University Sports Complex. Hosted by North Carolina Amateur Sports for over 35 years, the event featured various disciplines, including the High School Soccer Tournament. Over 300 players from across the state attended...
Hampton Roads divisions exploring regional school to help students with substance abuse issues
School officials from Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk are considering opening a regional recovery school for students recovering from substance use disorders. The school could be open next year. The school would provide students a “safe and supportive” environment to learn while continuing their recovery before reintegrating into a traditional high school. Students ...
'Beyond' is Back: Immersive exhibit featuring painter Claude Monet opens Friday
A year after the wildly successful "Beyond Van Gogh" exhibit came to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, the exhibition is back with a new subject: Claude Monet. Shows begin Friday, July 5.
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
Alexandria man seeks answers after his dog dies while boarding at PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — An Alexandria man is seeking answers after his beloved 3-year-old dog died while boarding at a PetSmart in the Potomac Yard shopping center. Andrew Noles said before going on a trip to New York last Thursday, he dropped off Clark, an Aussiedoodle, at the “Petshotel” inside the PetSmart store. Noles said Clark had stayed at the facility in the past without any problems.
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