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Democrats more flush in six Council of State races
(The Center Square) – With 103 days to Nov. 5, Democrats are out-fundraising Republicans in the top state-wide elections across North Carolina. These races, often called the Council of State election races, include the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, commissioners of agriculture, insurance, and labor, the secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction. Of those 10 elections, Democrats ended the second fundraising quarter of the year with...
NC Man Arrested in Vegas for Gambling with Fraudulent Check
A man from North Carolina has been arrested in Las Vegas after trying to defraud a casino using a fraudulent check. The man, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, used a check with an original value of $174.80 to claim $865,000 in chips. Nadendla Presented a Fraudulent Check. Dharma Nadendla,...
2 NC public universities may be cutting several academic degrees after board vote
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two of North Carolina’s public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies to physics after the university system’s governing board voted Wednesday to authorize the cuts. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors'...
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...
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