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MrBeast expands his ‘secret’ studio with crazy obstacle course as he continues to turn small town into ‘Beastville’
YOUTUBE juggernaut MrBeast has been busy turning his hometown into a personalized playground with a secret studio and crazy obstacle course used for his massively popular videos. Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is the most subscribed YouTuber on the platform yet remains secretive about where he films content for the channel. He made headlines […]
‘We’re never out of the game’: Terry Sanford football goes on furious rally at Scotland
After a hectic Friday night of Week 2 football due to the disturbance of NC weather, Friday Night Lights turned into Saturday kickoffs after games were postponed. Terry Sanford travelled to Scotland High School for a highly-anticipated match, and the results showed after a combined 83-point showdown by both teams with the Bulldogs' halted comeback resulting in a 42-41 loss to the Fighting Scots. ...
Food Lion recalls multiple in-store prepared ground beef from store in Spring Hope
Food Lion recalled multiple in-store produced ground beef from a store in Spring Hope.According to a Saturday news release, four varieties of in-store prepared ground beef "may contain traces of foreign material consistent with black foam specks from the product packaging."The recall affects these products produced August 29, 2024, with a sell-by date of August 31, 2024: 73% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes) 80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck (All Sizes) 85% Lean Fresh Ground Beef Round (All Sizes) 93% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes)The store is at 603 E Nash St.Anyone who has purchased these products should not consume them and return them to the Spring Hope Food Lion store for a refund totaling twice the purchase price.
Sandwich chain closes Fayetteville store after nearly a decade in business
The Fayetteville outpost of a national sandwich chain recently closed. On Wednesday, a handwritten sign on the door of the Which Wich Superior Sandwiches in the Marketfair Mall shopping center stated that the restaurant had closed its doors for good. Located at 1916 Skibo Road since 2015, the former Fayetteville location is no...
Football highlights: Seventy-First slams Pine Forest; Gray's Creek junior goes off
Seventy-First got off to a hot start and never let up in Saturday’s 49-21 win at Pine Forest, earning its 32nd straight regular-season win handily in the nonconference matchup of two three-time reigning league champs. The Falcons (2-0) were led by its usual stars in senior quarterback DeAndre Nance, junior running back Jayson...
Wendell woman dies after car crashes and catches fire on I-40 eastbound
One person is dead after a fiery car crash Saturday morning on Interstate 40.It happened at 10:30 a.m. near the mile marker 359 in Sampson County.Investigators said a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox going eastbound tried to merge into the left lane and struck the right front quarter panel of a 2020 Mazda SUV.After the collision, the driver of the Equinox lost control and veered into the median, striking a median cable and a bridge piling. The vehicle then burst into flames.The Highway Patrol said the driver died at the scene. She was identified as Micheala Venters Capps, 33, of Wendell.The driver of the Mazda, a 36-year-old Wilmington woman, was not injured.The Highway Patrol said reckless driving and speed were believed to be factors. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane were closed temporarily. All traffic was diverted at Exit 355 to Highway 403.
World-class beer arrives in Littleton
Timber Waters Brewing Company Front House Manager Emily Rogers flashed an ear-to-ear smile when Brewmaster Kyle Rakosky snapped the scissors to cut the ribbon Friday afternoon to signal the official opening of Littleton’s newest business. “When I got here in October we were still going through the construction phase,”...
SouthWest Edgecombe capitalizes on Nash Central turnovers in win
NASHVILLE — SouthWest Edgecombe turned a trio of Nash Central turnovers into touchdowns to prevail in a battle of likely NCHSAA 2A eastern regional playoff contenders, 34-26, Friday night. The Cougars (2-0), ranked sixth in the HighSchoolOT 252 area code rankings, started a string of answering every Bulldogs (1-1)...
Black Student Union protests UNCW's response to mandated DEI removal
About 20 students from the Black Student Union marched on campus Friday to demand that their support staff return to their full-time positions. UNCW hasn’t yet put out its official report on how it removed DEI programs from the campus — that’s due to the state on September 1. But the University has announced significant staff reductions to a host of campus support centers for Black, Asian, Hispanic, and LGTBQ students. Protesters and critics of UNCW's recent actions have claimed that other state schools — like NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill — found ways to comply with the state requirements to remove DEI while still keeping crucial services for minority and marginalized student groups.
‘Work on Wilmington 2025’ day of volunteer service, applications open
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Applications for ‘Work on Wilmington 2025,’ a day of volunteer service, are now open. According to the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, “Work on Wilmington is New Hanover County’s largest single day of volunteer service.”. “We are seeking project proposals from non-profits, local...
Sea turtle nest excavation in Emerald Isle
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — One Monday, around 90 sea turtles hatched on the beach in Emerald Isle. The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Rescue has worked all season to ensure that the sea turtles were safe. On Wednesday, the rescue group returned to the nest to count the eggs and see if any hatchlings were […]
1 seriously injured after hit-and-run involving motorcycle in Cumberland County
A person is seriously injured Saturday morning after a hit-and-run involving a motorcycle.It happened just before midnight in Cumberland County at I-95 Business/US Highway 301 and Elk Road intersection.Upon arrival, first responders found a motorcycle and the rider lying in the roadway.Our ABC11 crew on the scene said, however, that the 'reported' motorcycle looked like a dirt bike.The motorcyclist was taken to Cape Fear Valley Hospital with life-threatening injuries. They have not been identified.No further details have been released.All southbound lanes of I-95 Business/US Hwy 301 were closed temporarily afterward.North Carolina Highway State Patrol is conducting an investigation.
Her passion project is paper
BENSON — ColorPop Paper Co. was Abbey Butler’s way of turning her dream into a reality. This past school year, Butler had to complete a “passion project” for a class at Meredith College, where she was a senior majoring in graphic design. “That project consisted of picking a market and creating a brand for it,” she explained. While interning at […] The post Her passion project is paper first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Old School Hip Hop vs RnB concert set for Oct. 5
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Old School Hip Hop vs RnB concert featuring Chubb Rock is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. The event is presented by On Thyme Media and will feature DJs Bigg B, Sandra (The Midday Miss) and Mike Lang. Doors open at 5...
Donna Davis: From Nashville to Vietnam to Vanceboro, reconciling music with ministry
Vanceboro native Rev. Robert Worthington has lived a storied life: playing in the famed Ryman Auditorium alongside country music greats, having a vision from God during a USO tour in Vietnam that caused his life to pivot. Secondary to his ministry, music has been a defining part of Worthington’s life. “I’d been interested in music all my life. My mom was a pianist … my sister was a pianist … My mom led the music and singing in churches my dad pastored,” Worthington remembers. ...
Cumberland County Fair kicks off for another year of family fun, local attractions
The Cumberland County Fair kicked off Friday at the Crown Complex ahead of the long holiday weekend.Local vendors said the event that's more than a century old is a major business opportunity for them and has a big impact on the community.Mark Irvin of Wisdom Waterice is one of those local business owners who says selling his summer snacks at the Cumberland County Fair should be a major boost for his new company. This is his first year here as a vendor."I believe it's going to be a good opportunity for all businesses...a lot of people coming from different counties,...
Historic Airfield in Onslow County receives upgrades
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A historic airfield recently got a makeover. In Holly Ridge, a World War II Field at Camp Davis is now going to be able to support aircrafts again. The project costs near $28 million dollars. During the project, the runway was torn up and completely resurfaced. Now it strikes fighters, […]
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