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VP Kamala Harris to visit Fayetteville Thursday
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Vice President Kamala Harris will be making a campaign stop in Fayetteville this week. According to the Biden-Harris campaign, the vice president will “deliver remarks” an event in the city on Thursday. No other details on her visit have been released yet. Harris...
Edgecombe County Democratic Party holds campaign office grand opening
The Edgecombe County Democratic Party held a grand opening ceremony Friday for its new office on 420 Main Street in Tarboro. Edgecombe County residents, as well as elected officials and candidates, joined the ceremony, which kicked off at noon. “The establishment of a headquarters is a major accomplishment for us,” said Alfreda Perkins, the chair for the Edgecombe County Democratic Party. “We’re here to show people that our votes matter, and we wanted to have a headquarters that could be a resource for people.” ...
Deacon Jones Auto Group Donates Vehicle To Princeton Police Department
PRINCETON – Deacon Jones Auto Group has donated a vehicle to the Princeton Police Department. Deacon Jones Auto Group CEO Ken Jones and the Jones family recently heard about the struggles the Princeton Police Department was having providing vehicles for two school resource officers. This past school year the...
After 2 alligator scares in weeks, NC beach town police warn about ‘aggressive’ gators
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Police at a North Carolina beach town have warned about “aggressive” nesting alligators after encounters with the dangerous reptiles twice in less than three weeks. Sunset Beach officers first reported the driver of a car was kept away from his vehicle on June 20 when an alligator was spotted lurking […]
Man charged with murdering woman during home invasion in Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of Summer Addison on July 13 in Whiteville. Jordon Jyreke Irvin Williams was arrested at Five Points in Chadbourn without incident on Sunday, July 14, at about 1:30 p.m. and charged with murder and first-degree burglary. He is being held at the county jail without bond.
Where the sidewalk ends: Fayetteville to resume abandoned project
Work on a Rosehill Road sidewalk project will resume in the coming months after the project was left that was left incomplete a year ago by the previous contractor, city officials said. At its June 24 meeting, the Fayetteville City Council approved a new $1.33 million contract with Morgan Trucking & General Construction Inc. for sidewalk construction and associated work along the eastern side of Rosehill Road. ...
Benson Opens Downtown Social District
BENSON – The Town of Benson now has its own social district — joining more than 50 municipalities across North Carolina with similar designations. The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in November of last year to move forward with the proposal. Earlier this year, the NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission approved Benson’s request to implement the social district allowing downtown patrons to drink alcohol in a designated area.
Board of Aldermen approves 6% rate increase, mayor says he wants New Bern’s electric utility to mirror Duke Energy’s rates
Mayor Jeffrey Odham says he wants New Bern’s public power utility to mirror Duke Energy rates. The utility’s director said he doesn’t recommend it. The majority of the New Bern Board of Aldermen rejected a proposed 5% rate increase for three years and a $0.0033 power cost adjustment (PCA) rider during the June 25, 2024 meeting at City Hall.
Four Oaks Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash
BENSON – One person died from injuries sustained in a fiery traffic accident. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly after 10:00am today (Monday) on Raleigh Road near Grace Road. The Highway Patrol said a white van traveled off the roadway on the right, over corrected, then ran off the...
Smithfield finds no consensus on social district
SMITHFIELD — Over the course of nearly two hours on Thursday, downtown business owners and Town Council members talked about a host of topics. One of them was a social district, a growing N.C. trend in which towns and cities allow people to carry beer, wine and mixed drinks from bars and restaurants onto public streets and sidewalks. Councilman Sloan […] The post Smithfield finds no consensus on social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cocktails to-go are now legal in N.C.: What this means for Asheville imbibers
ASHEVILLE - The latest state law changes relax the rules for how patrons can purchase and consume alcohol in North Carolina, but many restrictions still exist for food and beverage establishments to keep consumers safe. Lynn Minges, president and chief executive officer of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,...
The Oldest Black Town In America In Danger Of Being Washed Away By Floods
The land was allocated to Black people in the 19th century because it was considered too flood-prone by whites. Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest town founded by Black people in America, is currently at a crossroads due to a convergence of climate change, disaster, and disinvestment. The land, initially allocated to Black people in the 19th century because it was considered too flood-prone by whites, now presents residents with two choices: Stay and continue facing potential flooding each hurricane season, or relocate to safer areas.
Virginia man dies in Surf City drowning
A Virginia man died Monday in a drowning in Surf City, authorities said. The Surf City Fire Department responded to a report of a swimmer in distress around 11:26 a.m. near 1820 North Shore Drive. Authorities identified the victim of Minh Ha Nguyen, 57, of Richmond. When Ocean Rescue personnel...
Triangle delegates react to Vance VP pick, Robinson speech
ABC11 heard for the first time from local Republican delegates in Milwaukee this week about former President Donald Trump's announcement Monday that J.D. Vance will be his pick for vice president -- and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's appearance and speech at the Republican National Convention.On Monday, Triangle delegates described the mood in Milwaukee as re-energized."After the incident on Saturday, I think we're even stronger and more solidified toward making sure that we get a victory in November," said Alan Swain, a Raleigh resident and candidate for US Congress.Swain said he believes Trump's tabbing of Vance, a senator from Ohio, as...
Travel insurance could save thousands for vacationers with emergencies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Imagine suffering a medical emergency abroad and being on the hook for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to get home. That is the reality in two recent cases where women from the Carolinas have required medical air transport to return to the U.S.
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