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Oak Island denies permit extension for house
Oak Island Town Council denied a request to extend a special use permit (SUP) this month for a property owner who said he wanted to build his retirement home at The Point. Council held a quasi-judicial hearing during its June 18 meeting to consider the extension for Kuntal Ghandi and his property at 6963 Kings Lynn Drive. Ghandi appeared before council for a quasi-judicial hearing earlier this year related to his Ocean Crest Motel property on East Beach Drive. He didn’t get the same results this time around, however, as council felt Ghandi failed to meet the requirements needed to grant an extension and denied the request in a 4-1 vote with Mark Martin casting the lone dissenting opinion.
24 people arrested in Durham, 11 guns seized in violent crime operation
The Durham Police Department recently arrested more than 25 people as part of an operation targeting violent crime. The arrests were made in late June and early July in the areas of McDougald Terrace, Cornwallis Road and the Fayetteville Street corridor. Eleven firearms and a stolen scooter were seized, and dozens of people were arrested in connection with shootings, drug activity and firearm-related activity.
How to stay safe around fireworks this July 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Fireworks are phenomenal to watch but can be dangerous to operate. Here are a few things to remember about using fireworks this July 4. There are several types of fireworks that are legal in South Carolina but not North Carolina. Sparklers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, and poppers are legal in N.C. However, anything that explodes or is projected into the air is illegal.
AUTOPSY: Man whose body was discovered through ankle monitor likely murdered elsewhere
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - An autopsy just released today says a man’s body that was found in January was dumped with the murder happening somewhere else. The body of Zytorius Ruffin was found on January 17th off King Farm Road outside of Fountain. The autopsy says the 23-year-old...
Stanley Cup Champion Signs With The Carolina Hurricanes
William Carrier has signed a six-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The contract has an annual value of $2 million. Carrier has spent the last seven seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights selected Carrier from the Buffalo Sabres in the 2017 Expansion Draft. This made Carrier one of the original Golden Knights.
ENC Favorite BBQ: Morris Barbeque
HOOKERTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Every Tuesday in July WNCT will highlight some of ENC’s favorite barbeque spots. From old school favorites to some with a new school twist, places all over the east will be shown to find out why barbeque is a way of life. The month starts with Greene County and the small […]
Kelly receives Oak Island's first 'Key to the City'
David Kelly played a key role in helping to lay Oak Island’s foundation. His career with the town dates back more than three decades, years before Yaupon Beach and Long Beach merged in 1999, and Kelly’s recent retirement is the end of a successful career that leaves behind plenty of local reminders that are sprinkled across the island.
In Garner, residents express hope amid political divide on eve of July 4: 'No negativity today'
As hundreds flocked to Garner's Lake Benson Park on Wednesday to celebrate Independence Day one night early, everyone who spoke with ABC11 expressed a level of hope and optimism for the country's future.Amid heightening political division and concerns raised following last week's Presidential Debate, seen by most as a debacle for President Joe Biden, people in Garner took the opportunity to come together Wednesday and celebrate America's birthday, putting any political tension on hold for the night.As children played football and families laid out blankets to watch the fireworks, there was no evidence of division."At the end of the day,...
Harnett County Sheriff's Office arrests man with $450k worth of cocaine, marijuana, and weapons
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office performed a search warrant Tuesday leading to the arrest of a man found with large amounts of cash, drugs and weapons. The warrant was carried out at the home of Omari Ade Grant, 36, in the 4400 block of Hillmon Grove Road in Cameron.
‘He is our nominee’: Gov. Cooper, other Democratic governors express support for Biden after White House meeting
Gov. Roy Cooper joined other Democratic governors from across the country Wednesday as they met with President Joe Biden amid the fallout from last week’s debate performance.
Cooper vetoes two bills, signs vape regulations & conservation tax credit
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed a pair of bills that would have allowed certain off-road vehicles on North Carolina highways and curbed local governments’ involvement in rental disputes. Cooper signed four other bills into law, including an agriculture bill that contains tax credits for conservation efforts and new regulations on vaping products. House Bill […] The post Cooper vetoes two bills, signs vape regulations & conservation tax credit appeared first on NC Newsline.
Digital driver's licenses to come to NC next July
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 199 into law, allowing North Carolinians the option for digital driver's licenses starting July 2025. From Apple Pay to Google Pay, many of us also use our phones to keep up with things like concert tickets, airplane tickets, and even car insurance cards, but soon, that will include your driver's license.
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