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Greenville police say woman injured in vehicle rollover accident
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police say a woman was hurt in a vehicle rollover accident in Greenville on Saturday. Greenville police say they were called to the scene at 1:09 pm to East Fire Tower Road and Arlington Boulevard. They say a 63-year-old man was driving a dark colored Honda...
Fayetteville State nursing program awarded $1.5M federal grant for SANE training
Fayetteville State University says it's reached another milestone with its program training nurses to treat sexual assault survivors. The Biden administration just awarded $1.5 million to the university to expand the program."This is a huge win for us and for the SANE community as well as survivors of sexual violence," said Dr. Sherry Leviner, an associate professor of nursing at Fayetteville State University.FSU launched its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner--or SANE--training program in December 2022. It's a push the university said was meant to eliminate the shortage of nurses skilled in responding to sexual assault cases."Up until this pilot program that...
CFCC students barred from Trustees meeting room, call Morton’s statements on marine tech program inadequate
A 'reorganization' of Cape Fear Community College's beloved and federally-recognized marine technology program has current and former students deeply troubled. Earlier this month, students held a walkoutasking for more transparency from the administration and trustees surrounding the removal of Jason Rogers as the chair of the program. While Rogers is still employed at the college, students told WHQR they couldn't understand why the person who had served as a leader, mentor, and teacher had been pushed out of his role guiding the marine tech program.
Free breakfast for a year is up for grabs as new restaurant opens in Leland
A new breakfast-and-lunch restaurant is set to open in Leland at 6 a.m. Monday. It’s the newest Eggs Up Grill location in the area and will open at 3556 Leland Town Center Drive. Here’s what you need to know, including how to enter a raffle for free breakfasts.
2025 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview: Kolby Merritt, DB, Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State safety Kolby Merritt is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. The playmaking HBCU prospect recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds lead scout Jimmy Williams for this exclusive Zoom Interview. Check it out and make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons below.
Family members frustrated by years-long lack of care at Harnett Co. cemetery
Harnett cemetery under fire from families wanting cleanliness. Persistent cemetery issues are pushing families further into frustration. It's a recurring problem at Harnett Devotional Gardens just outside Dunn. In 2021, WRAL's Gilbert Baez spoke with family members who had to bring their own tools to clean up around graves of...
Nashville Artists ‘Second Chance Ministries’ Performing at White Lake on July 27
July 27th is going to be one amazing night with Nashville based recording artists Second Chance Ministries at White Lake’s Camp Clearwater. This special event is being presented by The Clearwater Chapel and Camp Clearwater. Clearwater Chapel Pastor Lynn Epps said, “we are so excited to bring Second Chance...
Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Ken Fontenot, who is running for the N.C. House. I believe Ken Fontenot is the ideal candidate to represent our community and bring about positive change for our district. Ken Fontenot’s impressive background as a veteran, teacher and pastor makes him uniquely qualified for the role. His experience in these diverse […] The post Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Good News for July 19
We’re a week away from Watermelon Festival in Fair Bluff. Everything kicks off Friday night with a kind of bittersweet evening. You can visit downtown Fair Bluff next Friday and say goodbye to some of the landmark buildings that will start coming down in the next few months. The town is completely revamping the flood damaged business district, and that means some of the oldest buildings will be demolished. Visitors on Friday can reminisce about Fair Bluff and check out the soon-to-be-demolished buildings from the ton’s heyday.
Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel
The city of Wilson plans to sell the historic Cherry Hotel to the same development company that is building a hotel at the new downtown baseball stadium. City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the development agreement with New South Ventures Wilson, LLC during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. The amended agreement includes an assignment of rights and obligation to […] The post Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Locust Grove Baptist Church announces initiative focusing on youth
Locust Grove Baptist Church in the Wise community is moving forward with an initiative focusing on youth in the community. The initiative is led by Pastor Kendell Riddick and his wife, Minister Rhonda Riddick, and is aimed at bridging the gap between the youth and the church. Joining them in...
2024 OBX SkimJam Draws International Pro Skimboarders with $15,000 Prize Purse – OBX Today
The 2024 annual OBX SkimJam skimboarding competition will take place from July 26th through 28th at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina. The event will draw an international field of competitors with a $15,000 pro prize purse. Both men’s and women’s professional and all amateur divisions will count as part of the Skim USA tour, and the professional men’s division will count as part of the United Skim Tour, the world’s premier international professional skimboarding tour. The contest is put on by Skim USA.
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