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Fayetteville: The most stressed city in North Carolina?
A recent study from WalletHub shows that Fayetteville has the most stressed residents in all of North Carolina. The study used data sets such as average weekly work hours and unemployment, divorce and suicide rates to compare more than 180 American cities, including the 150 most populated cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state. ...
Edenton residents assail SAGA’s failure to renovate historic Hinton Hotel
A crowd of 55 to 60 Edenton residents and other concerned citizens gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to describe for Mayor Hackney High and town council members their frustration with SAGA Construction and its nine years of failure to renovate the historic Hinton Hotel in the heart of the town.
Free food, music and voter registration to be offered at NAACP Block Party Aug. 24
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Free food, music and the opportunity to register to vote will be offered at the New Hanover County Branch NAACP’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 714 Emory Street in Wilmington.
Creedmoor police searching for bank robbery suspect
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a bank robbery suspect.According to the Creedmoor Police Department, the robbery happened at the PNC Bank on Main Street just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday.Police said officers obtained felony warrants for Johnathan Lemount Florence. He was last seen wearing khaki-colored pants, a light blue t-shirt, and work boots.ALSO SEE: More than $5,500 worth in goods stolen from multiple stores in Goldsboro, 4 arrestedFlorence is believed to be driving a red 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck, vehicle registration VDT-3588.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Florence is urged to call the Creedmoor Police Department at (919) 528-1515 or Granville County Crime Stoppers at (919) 693-3100. A reward of up to $2,000 is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Callers do not have to provide their names or personal information.
Triad ALS patient hopes to revive Ice Bucket Challenge momentum 10 years later
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Ten years ago this month, the Ice Bucket Challenge took the nation by storm. Participants would record themselves pouring ice water over their heads, share the videos and challenge others to join in. Many also pledged to donate to an ALS organization. “It’s very cool to see what’s happened in that […]
Rebels start strong behind Phillips’ career-best outing
CALYPSO — North Duplin couldn’t have scripted a better season-opening football game at H.E. Grubbs Field Friday evening. Isaac Davis started the opening act with a safety just 13 seconds after kickoff. A minute later, Carell Phillips relished the first of many moments in the spotlight. The junior...
Coaching mentor returns to sidelines
It’s been said that a good coach can serve as a mentor, guiding athletes through challenges and triumphs and instilling values that transcend the realm of sports. You can count Northampton County’s John Brown into that category – twice. After leaving the bench and hanging up his whistle and clipboard following 18 years of service at Lasker’s Northeast Academy, Brown returned just a few years ago – first as a...
Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions
BOONE — A Mt. Ulla dairy farm took home top honors for its chocolate milk and tied for first in white milk during a recent regional dairy competition. Lutheridge Jersey Dairy Farm claimed the title for best-unhomogenized chocolate milk in the Got to Be NC Competition while tying for first place with Cheek Farmstead Creamery […] The post Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Near upset bid by Raiders in opener shows early signs of promise
FAYETTEVILLE — Any doubts cast that Richmond Raider football won’t be a viable threat this season were dashed Friday during the team’s season opener. Kicking off a new era of football, that was Brad Denson’s message to the team following his head coaching debut that saw the Raiders go down to the wire with one of the best teams in the state.
Football highlights: Seventy-First survives; Terry Sanford QB has 5 TDs in first half
Seventy-First notched its 31st straight regular-season win in Friday's opener against historically strong Richmond Senior as DeAndre Nance accounted for three touchdowns and the Falcons held off the Raiders 35-28. In a physical battle on Loyd E. Auman Field, Seventy-First leaned on its superstars to pull ahead and controlled the ball late to...
11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo taking place on Aug. 24
The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo is taking place this weekend. The event recognizes the impact that small and minority-owned businesses have on our local economy. The expo is free and open to the public with more than 100 businesses under one roof. Get the latest news...
After latest OBX house collapse, 8 are still deemed unsafe for occupancy in Rodanthe
RODANTHE, N.C. — After a second house collapse this year in the Rodanthe community of North Carolina's Outer Banks, 13News Now has learned eight properties there are still deemed "unsafe for occupancy." The eight other properties are mainly located on Kohler Court and East Ocean Drive. A ninth property...
$1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs
Bailey, Middlesex, Spring Hope and Nashville elementary schools will offer after-school and summer programs for selected students with help from a three-year, $1,476,543 grant, Nash County Public Schools announced Friday. The district will receive a federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant after applying for the money in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, […] The post $1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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