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No. 5 Seventy-First escapes upset, downs Richmond in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Seventy-First and Richmond started off 2024 with everything a high school opener could ask for. Big plays? Check. Lead changes just seconds apart? Check. The lights going out just before a big moment in the fourth quarter? Also check. When both teams left the field, there...
The Good News for Aug. 23
Saturday Aug. 24 is Okra Fest at the Columbus County farmers market. Whether you like it stewed, fried or in soups and gumbo, the lowly okra is a healthy, easily grown and prolific part of many a garden in the South. You can find out more about okra at the Columbus County farmers market today from 8 until 2 p.m. While you’re there, check out all the local produce, baked goods, fresh farm raised eggs, work by local artisans, and other finds from right here in our community. The market is located on Government Complex Drive in north Whiteville.
Optimism in the air as high school football kicks off
It's the first week of high school football and optimism is in the air.The Crusaders of Cardinal Gibbons. defeated Jordan High School Falcons 43-24 on Friday night.It was a tough test for Jordan, which has had its ups and downs, facing a team that is a perennial power. But the Falcons, who made the playoffs last year under first-year coach Antonio King, are on the rise."I mean, the season is what it's about," King said before Friday's game. "We've been training long and hard since the season ended last year just like everybody else in the state, so to get...
WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties
In North Carolina, the state provides the biggest chunk of money for education. Lawmakers are Constitutionally required to provide school systems with money for operating costs. Counties are responsible for buildings and maintenance. Federal funding can vary depending on the number of students who qualify for things free and reduced lunch.
Touchdown Friday Week 1: Football in Eastern NC begins
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school football season kicked off Friday night across the state of North Carolina and that meant the return of Touchdown Friday. Havelock starts the year ranked as the No. 1 ranked team in the Touchdown Friday top 9. Tarboro is in at No. 2, Jacksonville is ranked No. 3, […]
North Carolina Charter School Opens Free Virtual Option
A free online public charter school opened its virtual doors this week with remote classes starting for students in kindergarten through 11th grade. An offshoot of the brick-and-mortar Pine Springs Preparatory Academy (PSPA) in North Carolina, the virtual school aims to offer more education options for students throughout the state.
North Carolinian rises from poverty to founding successful disaster relief company
Some areas of North Carolina are still cleaning up from Hurricane Debby. Helping people and cities clean up after a disaster is something North Carolinian Shaurice Mullins knows a lot about. For 25 years, Mullins, CEO and founder of Elite Disaster Consulting, has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state emergency management agencies in cleanup operations following tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Car fire expands to Wilmington church
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A car fire expanded to a church in Wilmington Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. In a Facebook post, the Wilmington Fire Department shared it happened at the Apostolic Tabernacle Church off of Wellington Avenue. The car was under the canopy of the church when it caught on...
Cleveland avenges playoff loss to Hoggard, opens season with win over reigning state runner-up
Cleveland was eliminated from the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs last fall by Hoggard, which advanced to the state championship game where it lost to Weddington. But Friday marked the beginning of a new season, and this time it was Cleveland that came away victorious. The Rams...
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