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Plane that made emergency landing at Grand Strand Airport experienced smoke in cockpit, FAA says
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A single-engine plane that made an emergency landing at Grand Strand Airport over the weekend made the landing after experiencing smoke in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane, a 1981 single-engine Piper Pa32, was registered to R&M Aviation LLC of Myrtle Beach. The aircraft returned […]
High building costs, interest rates take a bite out of housing affordability
Skyrocketing building costs and higher interest rates have made $900 rents a thing of the past, says Sarah Odio, the associate director of housing for the Development Finance Initiative (DFI) within the UNC School of Government. In the past, Odio said, $900 rents covered money developers borrowed from lenders and equity investors to build affordable […]
Delegate says North Carolina ‘back in play’ ahead of Democratic National Convention
"Our younger Democrats, who've never participated in the process, are coming forward. We have Republicans who have taken the courage to step forward and they're going to be with us too. We're seeing a momentum that we've never had before."
Appeals Court Judge Gore receives promotion
Judge W. Fred Gore of the North Carolina Court of Appeals was recently promoted from Major in the United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate Generals Corp (USAR JAG Corp) to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is currently assigned to the 134th Legal Operations Detachment with the USAR JAG Corp at Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg.
Carolina Eye Associates glaucoma specialist becomes 2nd in NC to implant revolutionary medication device
On July 31, Tarra Millender, M.D., a glaucoma and cataract specialist at Carolina Eye Associates, became the second surgeon in North Carolina to implant a revolutionary glaucoma device called iDose TR. iDose TR is an FDA-approved ocular implant for individuals with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (also known as...
Man accused of pulling gun on victim during meetup to sell shoes in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man is facing charges after allegedly pulling a gun during a shoe sale in Myrtle Beach last month. Records and documents obtained by WMBF News state that 22-year-old Saveyon Scurry was arrested Wednesday and charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Battery maker plans more than 1,000 jobs, $1.4B plant outside Rocky Mount, officials say
Edgecombe County is about to get an economic jolt. An industrial battery manufacturer is planning a high-tech plant that could bring roughly 1,200 jobs to the county, officials familiar with the project told WRAL News late Wednesday. The project — an expected investment of roughly $1.4 billion — would be one of the biggest economic development deals in eastern North Carolina and the latest to bolster the state’s roster of clean energy companies.
Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
Springfield Middle School to start classes on time, weeks after EF3 tornado caused extensive damage
Springfield Middle School in Lucama plans to reopen for upcoming school year after EF3 tornado. Springfield Middle School in Wilson County plans to start classes on time later this month. During a special board meeting held Wednesday night, Wilson County Schools leaders agreed for classes to begin Aug. 26, weeks...
Jalyn Stout named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year; CCU volleyball selected second in Sun Belt East
NEW ORLEANS – The Coastal Carolina volleyball team was picked to finish second in the Sun Belt Conference East Division behind James Madison in the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches Poll for volleyball, while sophomore Jalyn Stout was named the Sun Belt Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, the league office announced on Thursday. The Gainesville, Fla., native was named to the preseason All-Sun Belt team.
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