Camden
LATEST NEWS
"Try to stay positive." The lives of our homeless neighbors in downtown Wilmington
This reporting project was made possible by a grant from the Fourth Estate Fund. Nearly 1 million people experienced homelessness for the first time in 2023, according to the National Association to End Homelessness. Still more experienced it for a second, third, or fourth time. With a rising cost of living and high rents, more and more Americans are teetering on the edge. Here are the stories of some of those who've fallen through the cracks — and are trying to claw their way back up: Chelsea Alicia Sterling, Victor Quillen, Theresa Shively, Leroy Lyons, and Cindy (who asked that we only use her first name).
Couple Found Shot To Death Inside Burning Home
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting. Sunday morning, deputies received a call from family members of 33 year-old Kyle Trabel requesting officers go to his home at 1224 Scout Road, in the Bentonville community, for a welfare check. Officers arrived and...
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
Manteo Downtown Market relocated to COA on July 27
The Downtown Market will be moving to the College of the Albemarle Dare Campus this coming Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The 22nd Annual One Design Regatta will be at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum and George Washington Creef Park this Saturday, so we need to relocate temporarily to allow for space for both special events.
Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style
Since graduating from college, Louis Sparks has done all kinds of odd jobs — from marketing and photography to operating a hot dog cart. When the opportunity presented itself to buy a limo, Sparks couldn’t resist. “I started in October 2023 when I realized Wilson doesn’t have a limousine service, so I figured why not,” Sparks said. “A lot of […] The post Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style 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...
Lost history lies in neglected Manteo cemetery
There is nothing to mark what was once the Scarborough family cemetery on Driftwood Street in Manteo. Listed by Dare County GIS as a 1,000-square foot cemetery, the site is on private property and is overgrown with shrubs and small trees. There is no access to it; it is on private property and the road that is closest to the cemetery is a private drive for Hatchell Concrete.
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.
Davidson man beats the odds and wins Cash 5 jackpot
DAVIDSON, N.C. (WBTV) - A Davidson man turned $1 into $240,760 after winning a Cash 5 jackpot Friday night. Scott Hill bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Harris Teeter Fuel on Griffith Street. After taxes, his winning came out to be $172,145. [Lincoln County man wins $10M lottery...
Raleigh man celebrates $150,000 Powerball win
A Raleigh man won a $150,000 prize through the North Carolina Education Lottery after trying his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket. William Farr bought a lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quality Mart on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red...
Durham man accused of trying to fraudulently obtain over $6K in insurance scheme, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham man is accused of trying to fraudulently obtain more than $6,700 from an insurance company after he was involved in a car crash, the North Carolina Department of Insurance announced Monday. According to special agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations...
Navy awards HII $78 million for quality of life improvements at Newport News
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $78 million contract modification to Huntington IngalI Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding to enhance the quality of life for sailors and shipyard workers. This initiative includes the construction of a new facility for personnel working on aircraft carriers undergoing mid-life refueling and overhaul, as detailed by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Military Minute: Sealift Command Hosts Training for Sea Cadets
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For the second summer in the row, Military Sealift command hosted U.S. Naval sea cadets to its ships and training facilities for weeklong training and outreach visit. During the week, high schoolers spent a day at sea learning about shipboard operations. This gives young people...
NC homebuyers ready to move in, but waiting on power
ZEBULON, N.C. (WNCN) — Brand new homes in the Triangle already have buyers, but they’re empty because they don’t yet have power. CBS 17 has learned this is happening in several neighborhoods. “Back when I first put a deposit down, got approved and everything, they said, probably...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.