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Foley column: Vacant buildings like Hotel Hinton not tourist attractions
Sometimes fixes are simply across county lines. Last week, I attended a community meeting in Edenton held to discuss the dilemma the town now finds itself in with the Hinton Hotel project. The historic hotel is located on a quaint, tree-lined street, next to the Chowan County Courthouse built in 1767. The courthouse is pristine; the hotel, not so much. ...
Edenton to use $391K state grant to upgrade Morgan Park (copy)
EDENTON — The town of Edenton has received a state grant for $391,437 to make improvements to Morgan Park, including a new sidewalk that will make the park more accessible for the handicapped. The upgrades to Morgan Park at 106 Robin Lane will also include a pavilion that will be erected next to the existing playground to the north, and a resurfaced basketball court to the north of the pavilion, according to town officials. The sidewalk will be wheelchair accessible and serve as an access...
Thousands expected for Indian Summer Festival next weekend
HERTFORD — More than 2,500 folks attended last year’s annual Indian Summer Festival in downtown Hertford. With late-summer temperatures expected to be mild, organizers are hoping for a similar turnout for this year’s festival next weekend. More than 100 vendors offering crafts, food, beverages and more are expected to participate in the two-day 2024 Indian Summer Festival on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7, according to Stacy Layden, tourism director for Perquimans County. ...
Here's how Bessemer City football picked up its first win vs. North Gaston
Livermush sandwiches were a popular subject of conversation in the days leading up to the Week 2 clash between Bessemer City and North Gaston, neither wilting in the belief their version of the southern delicacy is best. While a consensus on the livermush sandwich debate may prove fleeting, there was something in particular...
Police: 1 stabbed, 1 arrested in Ocean View area of Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — One person was injured and another arrested in a domestic-related incident on West Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk Friday night, police said. Norfolk Police said officers responded to a home in the 400 block of W. Ocean View Ave. around 10 p.m. for a report of a violent domestic call.
Police: 1 shot on Wilson St. in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was found shot on Wilson Street in downtown Suffolk Friday night, police said. Suffolk Police responded to the 400 block of Wilson Street around 8:45 p.m. for reports of gunshots fired, and when they arrived, police said they found a man with a gunshot wound to the lower leg.
RFK Jr. sues North Carolina elections board in effort to get his name off state ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in a last-ditch attempt to get his name removed the state’s ballot ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court Friday says the board’s denial of his request to remove...
Storms impact Friday's high school football schedule; Kickoff delayed in HSOT Game of the Week
A threat of thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, means there could be some schedule changes for high school football games on Friday night. Week 2 games are slated to be held on Friday evening, with most kicking off at either 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Thunderstorms began forming...
Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
State Board of Education slated to vote next week on policy permitting high school NIL
High school athletes in North Carolina may be able to profit off their name, image, and likeness in the near future as the North Carolina State Board of Education is expected to vote on a new NIL policy next week. The State Board of Education is expected to receive a...
North Carolina pediatrician DuMond joins United Bankshares Board of Directors
PARKERSBURG — A West Virginia native who is a pediatrician in North Carolina has been appointed to the board of directors of United Bankshares Inc. Dr. Sara DuMond, FAAP, is a practicing board-certified pediatrician and the founder and chief executive officer of Pediatric Housecalls, PLLC. She graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in physical therapy and earned her medical degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha distinction, the highest honor society for physicians in the U.S.
MD Logistics Welcomes Electric Vehicles to North Carolina Fleet
The 3PL plans to convert all its trucks to electric by 2027. MD Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has added electric vehicle (EV) trucks to their cold chain transportation services available in Garner, NC, right within the state’s Research Triangle Park region.1 Adding these trucks to the fleet allows the 3PL provider to offer a sustainable, local transportation option for pharmaceutical clients within the southeast region.
Here's what to expect before hitting the road or flying out for Labor Day weekend
Millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend.According to AAA, domestic travel over Labor Day weekend is up 9% compared to last year overall, while domestic airlines are 2% cheaper.In North Carolina, gas prices are expected to be lower this year, averaging $3.15, compared to $3.53 last year.Best times to hit the road On Friday, it's before noon and after 7 p.m. The worst time is between 2 to 6 p.m.On Saturday, it's any time after noon. The worst time is between 8 to 11 a.m. On Sunday, it's before noon. The worst time is between 2...
Governor Cooper visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
RALEIGH: On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro where he met with base leadership and joined officials on a tour of the base including the 333 Fighter Generation Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles. The Governor was joined by North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin, Colonel Morgan Lohse Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Commander and other base leadership as he learned about current base operations and opportunities for the state to partner with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to better support our military.
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