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Little Cougars enjoy summer football camp
The Little Cougar Football Camp took place last week at South Brunswick High School. Day 1 of the camp was all defensive drills with 16 high school players running the drills. A total of 44 youngsters attended the session, ranging from second graders to eighth graders.
Looking for plans this weekend?
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - Looking for something to do this weekend? If you’re in or around Columbus County then you’ll want to check out the Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival! This festival began in 1986 and over the years the community has turned it into what’s now the Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival.
New Bern Alderman nominated to fill unexpired NC Senate term
On July 23rd, 2024, New Bern Alderman Bob Brinson was nominated by the Republican 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of North Carolina Senator Jim Perry’s unexpired term. Senator Perry resigned his position on July 1st, 2024. This nomination now goes to Governor Roy Cooper for appointment. Per NC Statute 163-11, the governor shall appoint the nominee or after seven days, the nominee is presumed to be appointed.
School supplies giveaway to be held in Chadbourn July 27
CHADBOURN, N.C. (WECT) - The H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation is set to host a school supplies giveaway in Chadbourn on Saturday, July 27, according to an announcement from Columbus County Schools. Per the announcement, families with children are invited to pick up a free backpack, school supplies and enjoy festivities from 3...
Godwin’s grocery store saddened by loss and carries on its family legacy
ROSE HILL — The sad passing of the beloved former business owner David Godwin of Godwin’s IGA in Rose Hill is mourned by the community and his family. Daughter of Godwin, Vickie Baker, speaks with the paper to share fond memories of her father. “I started working when I was 12. I bought the store from daddy in ‘96. We sort of flip flopped roles where I was working for...
Wilmington wildlife center gains popularity with raccoon rehab efforts
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Coastal Carolina Wildlife Rehab in Wilmington is gaining attention after making a post on Facebook looking for properties to release restored raccoons, according to WWAY. WWAY reports that just hours after the rehab facility made the post, mass support came pouring in from people offering...
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival set for Saturday, July 27
FAIR BLUFF, N.C. (WECT) - The Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival is inviting the community to celebrate at Riverside Drive this Saturday, July 27. Registration for contests runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The big watermelon weigh-in and awards presentation will be at 10 a.m., the youth and adult watermelon eating contests will be at 10:30 a.m. and the youth and adult quality watermelon awards presentation will be at 11 a.m. You can register online for contests until 5 p.m. on Friday.
Your one stop shop for buying a firearm and getting trained
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - If you ever wanted to own a gun or brush up on your training to learn how to properly use it, then there’s a place in Wilmington that has it all. Two businesses under one roof, Jim’s Pawn and Guns and Fully Loaded...
Wilmington councilman asks city to review alleged fire and police department issues
At the close of last week’s city council meeting, Councilman Luke Waddell raised concerns that had been brought to him by Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) and Wilmington Police Department (WPD) employees. “I met with a group of rank-and-file members of the Wilmington Fire Department and the Wilmington Police Department....
Police search for youth after chase from Franklinton to Durham
Police are searching for two boys involved in multiple crimes and a chase between Franklin County and Durham. According to the Franklinton Police Department, on Wednesday afternoon three people under the age of 18 traveled from Durham to Franklin County in a stolen car. Multiple crimes were committed in a...
Habitat for Humanity teaches teens trade skills in Fayetteville
Fayetteville's Habitat for Humanity chapter and dozens of sponsors in the area are holding a camp training teens in trade skills this week. Organizers say they are trying to open an array of career opportunities for young people and teach skills that will help around the home.Ezekial Guzman told ABC11 that Habitat for Humanity's trade skills camp for teens is right up his alley. The 16-year-old said he has aspirations of being an electrician or a welder."I've always been, Iike, a hardworking person and I like to get my hands dirty," Guzman said.Fayetteville's Habitat For Humanity said it wanted to...
Church in Greenville works to help kids get supplies for the new school year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — As August approaches, so does the start of a new school year. English Chapel Church in Greenville is holding a Live at 5 Back to School Bash where they will be giving away backpacks and other school supplies, along with vendors, food, games, a live DJ and more. Speakers from the […]
Chinese fast food chain eyes Leland for next location
A popular Chinese fast food chain has submitted plans to bring a location to Leland. Site plans for a Panda Express are currently under review, according to the town's ongoing development webpage. The submitted plans show the 2,697-square-foot restaurant would be located in the growing Leland Town Center area near the intersection...
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