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Wilson County touts new VIPER radio system for better communication, stronger emergency response
Fire crews say VIPER system gives much-needed boost in emergency communication. With two major fire emergencies just one week apart in eastern North Carolina, it can be hard to find a silver lining, but Kenly Fire Chief Paul Whitehurst said there is one. "Because we were on the VIPER system,...
Harnett County drivers outraged by ongoing incidents of rocks thrown at moving cars
Frustration mounts as suspects throw objects at cars in Harnett County. Drivers in Harnett County expressed frustration and concern Friday night over a series of incidents in which someone was reportedly throwing objects at moving cars, damaging windshields. According to investigators, this is an ongoing problem, with vandals throwing rocks...
Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has received an American Heart Association award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked […] The post Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70
Packaging manufacturer Placon Corp. is closing a plant in Wilson and laying off 70 workers, the company told state officials this week. The Madison, Wisconsin-based company, which makes food containers out of recycled plastic, told the state Department of Commerce on Wednesday that it is closing its 140,000-square-foot facility at 2540 Wilco Blvd. by Aug. 2.
Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills. Reasonable enforcement would be challenging, she said. Eagles issued the injunction for it last year. ...
Southport Deadly Hit and Run Plea
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Anthony Wayne Overman Jr. pled guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and felony Hit and Run Causing Death. Overman was sentenced to 10-21 months in prison for the Involuntary Manslaughter. He was also sentenced to 3 years supervised probation for the felony Hit and Run. That probation...
15-year-old driving golf cart seriously injured in car crash in Carolina Beach
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A golf cart and car crashed in Carolina Beach Thursday night, July 25. Per the Carolina Beach Police Department, the 15-year-old golf car driver was seriously injured but was not fatally injured. The driver was determined to be at fault, pulling out in front of...
Newly installed windows immediately sent energy bill through the roof for Willow Spring homeowner
A home improvement job left a Triangle man with problems.Devin Terry had all new windows installed in his Willow Spring home. Shortly after the installation, he became frustrated with the job because it didn't give him the results he was expecting."The sashes right here, you can feel the air coming through right here, and you can hear, hear how loud, your camera can probably hear how loud the windows are," he said to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson.Terry said he noticed the noise and outside air coming in soon after he had the windows installed by Lowes."Then I started to see my...
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