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Swimming advisory lifted for most sound-side sites on NC coast two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby
Two weeks after Debby hit North Carolina as a tropical storm, a precautionary swimming advisory that was put in place on Aug. 7 has been lifted for several sites. It is still in place, however, for eight areas, including two in popular Wrightsville Beach.
NCDOT awards $14,000+ in scholarships to students at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions
The recipients are North Carolina residents with 24 college credit hours who are attending a North Carolina HBCU or Minority-Serving Institution and pursuing degrees related to the transportation field.
NC State 2024 Football: Weight changes after fall camp
NC State released it first 2024 depth chart Friday ahead of next week's season-opener against Western Carolina. With that in mind, Pack Pride takes a look at notable weight changes among State players list on the depth chart. Name2023 Season2024 SeasonChange. Graduate OT Anthony Belton6'6/3356'6/356+21 pounds. R-Freshman OT Rico Jackson6'6/3236'6/323none.
Black Death Row Inmate Argues For Resentencing Based On North Carolina’s History Of Racial Bias
Attorneys for a Black man who is currently on death row are arguing for their client to be resentenced to life in person due to the history of the state’s documented history of racial discrimination. According to NBC News, Hasson Bacote was convicted on a first-degree charge of murder for the 2007 shooting death of an 18-year-old man during a home robbery attempt. The jury that convicted him was made up of 10 white and two Black jurors. One of his attorneys, Henderson Hill, senior counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union argued that white jurors “get shown the box. Black...
State opens purse for area arts groups
The Surry Arts Council was on the receiving end of some good news this week when the North Carolina Arts Council announced recipients of $11.5 million in grant funding. The Surry Arts Council were among 366 recipients of grant funding, receiving two grants from the state organization totaling more than $59,000. For the Grassroots Arts Program, the local council was granted $51,123, while the Traditional Arts Programs for Students (TAPS) received $8,000. ...
Soldier in mother's custody after being accused of lying about ties to insurrectionist group
RALEIGH (AP) — A North Carolina-based soldier accused of lying to military authorities about his ties with a group that advocated overthrowing the U.S. government can live at his parents’ home while the case is pending, a federal court said Thursday. U.S. Magistrate Judge James Gates ordered that...
Fulmore's fourth quarter touchdown lifts Millbrook past Apex Friendship
Millbrook scored a fourth-quarter touchdown and used a late defensive stop to secure an opening night win over Apex Friendship on Friday night. The Wildcats entered the fourth quarter trailing by three points, but left the stadium with a 17-13 win over Apex Friendship. Bobby Fulmore scored the game-winning touchdown...
Durham police officer helps save child from drowning
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham police officer is being recognized after helping save a child’s life earlier this summer. Officer M. Bruinton says he was on his way to another call on July 5 when he was sent to a drowning call. When he arrived, the 2-year-old child had already been pulled from the water, but was unresponsive and had no pulse. That’s when he jumped into action and performed life-saving first aid to the child.
Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 26-30
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Turkey ham and cheese croissant. Fruit and yogurt parfait with grahams. Pre-K: Fruit and yogurt. Fruit choice. Aug. 29. Fruited bread slice. Mandarin oranges. Aug. 30. Sausage biscuit. Hash brown rounds. Lunch.
NC Supreme Court declines to fast-track Governor Cooper's lawsuits over board appointment powers
North Carolina's highest court has decided it won't fast-track appeals of results in two lawsuits initiated by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that challenged new laws that eroded his power to choose members of several boards and commissions.The state Supreme Court, in orders released Friday, denied the requests from Republican legislative leaders sued by Cooper to hear the cases without waiting for the intermediate-level Court of Appeals to consider and rule first on arguments. The one-sentence rulings did not disclose how individual justices voted on the petitions to bypass the cases to the Supreme Court. Cooper's lawyers had asked the court...
Photographer Daniel Pullen’s special homegrown art
Earlier this month, the N.C. Coastal Federation awarded local photographer Daniel Pullen with their Pelican Award for his volunteer work documenting the organization’s Hatteras Island Oyster Roast, litter cleanups, and oyster restoration events, as well as his advocacy describing the impact of shoreline erosion along the Outer Banks. The...
NC State women’s soccer continues early season slide, falls 2-1 at Campbell
BUIES CREEK, N.C. — NC State women’s soccer took another faulty step in the course of its early season stumble, falling 2-1 at Campbell in its first road test of the 2024 season. After a scoreless draw in the season opener against App State and a 1-0 loss...
Hurricanes’ Kochetkov Talks Brind’Amour, Marchand, Move to NHL in Russian Interview
In this translated talk, goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, known for his colorful personality and talkative nature, shares his experiences and insights from his journey in hockey. From his early plans to make it to the NHL, to the challenges he faced in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), Kochetkov opens up about his path to the big leagues. He discusses the pivotal moments in his career, his encounter with Brad Marchand, and the influence of Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, who consistently appreciates his goaltending. His stories reveal a dedicated athlete with a strong determination to succeed, always ready to adapt and prove himself, no matter the obstacles.
If UNC Wins 7 or Fewer Games, Here's Why...
Mack Brown’s football team is flying well under the radar right now, which makes sense given it lost a generational quarterback, its best defensive player, and once again closed last season on a downward spiral. All of that left a not-so-pleasant taste in the mouths of the fan base,...
Men’s Soccer Wins Thriller in Season Opener
NC State men's soccer kicked off the season with a thrilling 3-2 win against High Point, marking the debut of head coach Marc Hubbard. The match, held in front of 2,584 spectators, saw a fierce rivalry as the teams battled for the first victory of the season. High Point scored first, but NC State’s Will Buete tied the game just before halftime. The second half featured increased intensity, with multiple yellow cards issued before senior captain Vusumzi Plamana scored the decisive goal in the final minutes.
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