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Roanoke Valley Veterans'Museum launches ‘Hometown Heroes’
As we all know, the Lake Gaston region is home to many veterans who have served in the U.S. military. The Roanoke Valley Veterans’ Museum is launching the Hometown Heroes program, a unique opportunity for citizens to personally honor a veteran’s military career. Hometown Heroes participants will have...
How to Watch East Carolina vs. Norfolk State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024
The East Carolina Pirates are in action on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. ET versus the Norfolk State Spartans (0-1) at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The game is on ESPN+, if you're looking for how to watch. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about...
Southside shows resolve in 4 OT loss; Washington falls at D.H. Conley
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. – It was a high school football game between Southside and Washington County played mostly in the rain that had more than its fair share of ups and downs. It only lacked a victory on the scoreboard by the Seahawks, who fell 6-0 in four overtimes. The loss was painful for Southside (0-2), which left it all on the field both physically and emotionally. At the same time, it was a big step forward for the Seahawks.
Albemarle Neighbor: Winslow to teach musical theater at School of Arts
The arts have been Savannah Winslow’s passion since she was a young girl. Now 26, Winslow gets to share her love of the arts with area youth at the Arts of the Albemarle and Viking Sound Studios. Winslow will be teaching musical theatre at AoA’s School of the Arts this fall. Classes start in September and end in November. ...
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. ...
Brunswick Little Theatre takes center stage at Oak Island fair
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — At the Oak Island Arts and Crafts Fair, Brunswick Little Theatre showcased its offerings with a booth full of flyers, T-shirts, and other merchandise. Based in Southport, North Carolina, the theatre is on the lookout for enthusiastic performers and volunteers of all ages. The...
MrBeast expands his ‘secret’ studio with crazy obstacle course as he continues to turn small town into ‘Beastville’
YOUTUBE juggernaut MrBeast has been busy turning his hometown into a personalized playground with a secret studio and crazy obstacle course used for his massively popular videos. Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is the most subscribed YouTuber on the platform yet remains secretive about where he films content for the channel. He made headlines […]
‘We’re never out of the game’: Terry Sanford football goes on furious rally at Scotland
After a hectic Friday night of Week 2 football due to the disturbance of NC weather, Friday Night Lights turned into Saturday kickoffs after games were postponed. Terry Sanford travelled to Scotland High School for a highly-anticipated match, and the results showed after a combined 83-point showdown by both teams with the Bulldogs' halted comeback resulting in a 42-41 loss to the Fighting Scots. ...
Food Lion recalls multiple in-store prepared ground beef from store in Spring Hope
Food Lion recalled multiple in-store produced ground beef from a store in Spring Hope.According to a Saturday news release, four varieties of in-store prepared ground beef "may contain traces of foreign material consistent with black foam specks from the product packaging."The recall affects these products produced August 29, 2024, with a sell-by date of August 31, 2024: 73% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes) 80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck (All Sizes) 85% Lean Fresh Ground Beef Round (All Sizes) 93% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes)The store is at 603 E Nash St.Anyone who has purchased these products should not consume them and return them to the Spring Hope Food Lion store for a refund totaling twice the purchase price.
Wendell woman dies after car crashes and catches fire on I-40 eastbound
One person is dead after a fiery car crash Saturday morning on Interstate 40.It happened at 10:30 a.m. near the mile marker 359 in Sampson County.Investigators said a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox going eastbound tried to merge into the left lane and struck the right front quarter panel of a 2020 Mazda SUV.After the collision, the driver of the Equinox lost control and veered into the median, striking a median cable and a bridge piling. The vehicle then burst into flames.The Highway Patrol said the driver died at the scene. She was identified as Micheala Venters Capps, 33, of Wendell.The driver of the Mazda, a 36-year-old Wilmington woman, was not injured.The Highway Patrol said reckless driving and speed were believed to be factors. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane were closed temporarily. All traffic was diverted at Exit 355 to Highway 403.
SouthWest Edgecombe capitalizes on Nash Central turnovers in win
NASHVILLE — SouthWest Edgecombe turned a trio of Nash Central turnovers into touchdowns to prevail in a battle of likely NCHSAA 2A eastern regional playoff contenders, 34-26, Friday night. The Cougars (2-0), ranked sixth in the HighSchoolOT 252 area code rankings, started a string of answering every Bulldogs (1-1)...
‘Work on Wilmington 2025’ day of volunteer service, applications open
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Applications for ‘Work on Wilmington 2025,’ a day of volunteer service, are now open. According to the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, “Work on Wilmington is New Hanover County’s largest single day of volunteer service.”. “We are seeking project proposals from non-profits, local...
1 seriously injured after hit-and-run involving motorcycle in Cumberland County
A person is seriously injured Saturday morning after a hit-and-run involving a motorcycle.It happened just before midnight in Cumberland County at I-95 Business/US Highway 301 and Elk Road intersection.Upon arrival, first responders found a motorcycle and the rider lying in the roadway.Our ABC11 crew on the scene said, however, that the 'reported' motorcycle looked like a dirt bike.The motorcyclist was taken to Cape Fear Valley Hospital with life-threatening injuries. They have not been identified.No further details have been released.All southbound lanes of I-95 Business/US Hwy 301 were closed temporarily afterward.North Carolina Highway State Patrol is conducting an investigation.
Black Student Union protests UNCW's response to mandated DEI removal
About 20 students from the Black Student Union marched on campus Friday to demand that their support staff return to their full-time positions. UNCW hasn’t yet put out its official report on how it removed DEI programs from the campus — that’s due to the state on September 1. But the University has announced significant staff reductions to a host of campus support centers for Black, Asian, Hispanic, and LGTBQ students. Protesters and critics of UNCW's recent actions have claimed that other state schools — like NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill — found ways to comply with the state requirements to remove DEI while still keeping crucial services for minority and marginalized student groups.
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