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South Lenoir FFA shines at 95th NC FFA Convention
The South Lenoir FFA Chapter carried twenty-six students to the 95th North Carolina FFA Convention, competing in leadership development events and participating in workshops and general sessions. Many of our students were recognized for their hard work, bringing home great memories and gold medals. National Chapter Award. South Lenoir FFA.
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
Tillis: No place for politically motivated prosecutions
(The Center Square) – Both Republican and Democratic North Carolinians in Congress were quick with fiery reactions to the SCOTUS ruling released on Monday, which granted former President Donald Trump “total immunity” for official actions taken as president. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis summed up the prevailing Republican position on the ruling. “Presidents should never be subject to politically motivated prosecutions by partisan state officials like Alvin Bragg,” Tillis posted on...
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!
Have you seen her? Missing Fayetteville teen might be in SC, police say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Investigators are asking the public to help them find a missing teenaged girl, the Fayetteville Police Department said Wednesday. Police said 17-year-old Lauren Hawkins was last seen in the area of Gaffsail Drive in Fayetteville. According to investigators, Hawkins is about 5’7 and 140 pounds,...
'Inhumane treatment': Fayetteville warrant details disposal of adopted children's bodies
An adopted sibling of two missing children — one dead and the other presumed dead — was allegedly forced by their adoptive mother to purchase tools and dismember the bodies, court records in the case reveal. And when the state began asking questions and the Department of Social...
Kress Rooftop Lounge celebrates fresh rebrand with ribbon cutting; Grand opening celebration planned for July 4
The team at Kress Rooftop Lounge, formerly known as Hay Street Kitchen and Rooftop, gathered with the downtown Fayetteville community and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on July 1, 2024 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome in a new name and future restaurant addition to the downtown area.
Decades-old castle buried beneath a sand dune is visible again
OUTER BANKS, N.C. (Gray News) – A decades-old castle hidden beneath sand dunes in Jockey’s Ridge Park is fully visible again. The castle is about 8-10 feet tall, with a shell-crusted bridge and a stairway to the main gate, WRAL reports. According to the NC Department of Natural...
Historic carousel reopens at Chavis Park, carrying on Raleigh’s legacy
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A historic landmark in Raleigh is back open for people to enjoy. The Historic Allan Herschell Carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park is back in operation after closing seven months ago for repairs. “I’ve been going on it probably since I was little,” said Hannah...
Granville County man wins more than $487,000 on $1 lottery ticket
A Granville County man got an excellent return on his investment on a $1 lottery ticket.Jack Dixon, of Oxford, bought a Cash 5 ticket online and won $487,750 on Monday night.The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 962,598.On Tuesday, Dixon claimed his prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $348,743.Tuesday's Cash 5 jackpot is $100,000.SEE ALSO | Raleigh grandmother wins $728,048 lottery jackpot on digital instant gameMore lottery winners in NC
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