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Havelock star Jonathan Williams verbally commits to ECU, shares why he chose the pirates
The high school football season kicks off in 52 days and one of the best players in our area took himself off the market for college recruiters. Havelock star Jonathan Williams verbally committed to play ECU next year. Johnny has played several positions at Havelock including stepping in to fill...
'I miss him': Cole Thomas' father discusses son's 2016 disappearance
Family shares update on Cole Thomas, who has been missing since Thanksgiving 2016. Tuesday marks what would be Cole Thomas' 30th birthday. On Nov. 25, 2016, Thomas -- who was 22 at the time -- was reported missing when he was on his way from Minnesota to Florida. Friends said...
4th Of July in Fayetteville: Where You Can Still See Fireworks and More This Week
Happy birthday, America! With Independence Day fast approaching, it’s crucial to find the best local spots to celebrate with dazzling fireworks displays. Fortunately, there are many events happening in and around Cumberland County this week to ensure that you and your family have a happy 4th of July in Fayetteville and the surrounding area!
Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December
Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams faces another drunken driving charge after he was arrested Monday in Rocky Mount. This is Williams’ third DWI charge since December. Rocky Mount Police Department received a 5:37 p.m. call from an anonymous person who reported a reckless driver traveling southbound on North Wesleyan Boulevard, Typhani Gray, Rocky Mount Police public information officer said in a […] The post Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fayetteville police to conduct a DWI checkpoint this week
A checkpoint to search for impaired drivers will be set up Wednesday night into Thursday morning on Hope Mills Road. The Fayetteville Police Department said the checkpoint will be in the 2400 block of Hope Mills Road from 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday. The release said the...
Wilmington Water Tours at odds with its homeowners association in a move that could see the business close
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A downtown Wilmington business is at odds with its homeowners association and could potentially have to shut down its business. Wilmington Water Tours has been a part of the local community for 15 years now, cruising guests along the Cape Fear River. But according to co-owner Doug Springer, one day things hit a snag.
Avelo Airlines extending east coast flight schedule through January 7
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Avelo Airlines announced on July 2 that it is extending its east coast flight schedule through Jan. 7, 2025. This includes the flights from and to the Wilmington International Airport and:. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) Tampa, Fla. (TPA) New Haven, Conn. (HVN) Washington, D.C. / Baltimore,...
Rain falls too late for some crops
The rain that fell across Johnston County earlier this week came too late to save some crops. Brandon Batten grows 300 acres of soybeans, 200 acres of corn and 150 acres of tobacco around Stricklands Crossroads south of Four Oaks. “The corn is essentially toast,” he said in an interview last week. The pollination window for corn is brief, and […] The post Rain falls too late for some crops first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Independence Day celebrations to light up the sky
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang at area Independence Day celebrations. Here are some ways to celebrate: Farmville Folks in Farmville will get a jump on the holiday with a celebration on Wednesday. The day will begin with a youth-led Patriot Parade at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Farmville Public Library. Events at the Town Common begin at 6 p.m....
Board faults high school’s design
SMITHFIELD — The particulars of Wilson’s Mills High School are set; the school board in June signed a contract with the builder. Still, “we ain’t all happy about the design,” board member Kay Carroll told Brooks Moore, the district’s construction chief, during a meeting last month. “It ain’t a perfect design.” Carroll in particular found fault with windowless classrooms. “Interior […] The post Board faults high school’s design first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization to Host Fourth of July Celebration
A Fourth of July event will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pearson Park. “Downtown Kinston Revitalization, the City of Kinston and the Kinston Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department are thrilled to host the annual July 4th Independence Day celebration in downtown Kinston's Pearson Park,” said DKR Executive Director Leon Steele. “The festivities kick off at 3:30 with Flimsy. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, ice cream, funnel cakes, snow cones and tacos.”
Murder suspect killed after hours-long standoff identified by Fayetteville police
Fayetteville police officers shot and killed a murder suspect following a nearly four-hour standoff on Tuesday.It all began when officers went to serve an arrest warrant for Shakoor Quayon Williams who was wanted in connection with the murder of Willie Russell that took place on May 12.Officers arrived at Kings Cross Apartments on Ivanhoe Court at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday.When they got there, Williams had barricaded himself inside one of the apartment units. Officers said he had a weapon.Fayetteville Police Department Chief Kemberle Braden said officers attempted to negotiate with Williams all morning and through noon.You could see that they...
Church-operated thrift shop helps others
This story appears in the summer issue of Wilsonian. If you’re on the hunt for a good thrifting find, Second Blessings in Elm City has got you covered. “It’s the best kept secret in Wilson County,” said Wanda Dorsey, Second Blessings committee chairwoman. “You never know what you’re going to find. We get something unique and fun every week.” The […] The post Church-operated thrift shop helps others first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wallace man Named Deacon of the Year
Reverend Mike Vandiver, a deacon at Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church, was recently named Deacon of the Year by the State Chaplin of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization whose mission is promoting faith, charity, and service. Of 95 deacons in the Diocese of Raleigh, Vandiver was selected for his active involvement in supporting Faith in Action programs as demonstrated by his service to the community and his church. ...
This land will be a farm forever
WILLOW SPRING — The Triangle Land Conservancy has partnered with a Johnston County family to conserve 50 acres of farmland, forest and wetlands. Other partners in the effort were Johnston County and the state’s Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. “The Stephenson Farm has been in my family for over 100 years,” said landowner Lola Delbridge. “I was born […] The post This land will be a farm forever first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Former patient and employee support doctor after office closure
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Last week, Carolina East Family Medicine in Greenville left patients confused and worried about their healthcare. “The procedures were changing, and all the personnel had changed,” said Solliah Bryant, a former patient. Patients found a note stating Dr. Jahrsdorfer, known as Dr. J, had taken...
After 64 years and an ocean apart, DNA test unites father and daughter
NEW BERN, Craven County — 'Never Give Up' is the message one family wants to tell the world after a DNA kit united a father/daughter duo after 64 years and a continent apart. David Jones never knew he had a daughter. He raised two sons and lives in New...
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