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NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
Johnston Correctional Institution set to host hiring event for more officers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The need for people to work in corrections throughout the state is great, and very handsome bonuses are being offered to find people interested in the job. The Johnston Correctional Institution has a hiring event coming up on Aug. 27, and bonuses up to $10,000...
Family of man with special needs who died in school parking lot speaks out: 'Took an innocent life'
The pain of losing a loved one was written all over Geraldine Alshamy's face. Her grandson, Dontarius Batts, 25, was nonverbal and autistic. He had been under the care of Roger Inge, 55, for almost 10 years. He had even been on vacation with Inge's family before.Alshamy and other loved ones can't understand why he would leave Batts in the car during an eight-hour work shift."You can't bring Dontae back," Alshamy said. "In your worst state of mind, they lock folks up for keeping animals in cars. Animals! You didn't see him more than an animal? You didn't stop to...
Fayetteville officials seeking public input to improve pedestrian safety
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville city leaders want residents to give input on areas that are desperately in need of sidewalks and crosswalks. The City of Fayetteville is updating the pedestrian plan from 2018, which will identify where sidewalks and crosswalks are needed to create a more walkable and safer environment.
More than 500,000 claims made by people who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The U.S. Navy has nearly 546,000 claims from people who said they were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. These claims were made under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. This is so people can get compensated from the government for any illnesses they have sustained from the water. Advocates and […]
Police: Death in Kure Beach under investigation
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) -Kure Beach police are investigating after finding a person unconscious on the beach Friday, August 23. Per the Kure Beach Police Department, units responded to the 600 block of North Fort Fisher Blvd, just after 5:30 p.m. in reference to an unconscious person on the beach.
UPDATE: Newport church fire started by vehicle fire that spread, chief says
NEWPORT, N.C. (WITN) - Crews battled a fire Friday night that heavily damaged a church on Highway 70 in Newport. Community Baptist Church Senior Pastor Billy Knox took to Facebook as crews fought the flames to say that everyone was safe. Newport Fire Chief John Murtagh says that a vehicle...
Granville Central suspends football program
The Panthers will not be hitting the football field this season as the decision was announced to suspend the program for the 2024 season. Richard Givens, athletic director for Granville Central said, ”It is with great sadness that we announce that football has been suspended for the 2024 football season.” Granville Central fielded a junior varsity team in 2007-2008 and […] The post Granville Central suspends football program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Joyner Park Pond in Wake Forest closed due to contamination
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — The Town of Wake Forest has closed public access to a pond that has been contaminated. According to a release, Joyner Park Pond is closed due to contamination from a sewer line leak. The cause was previously suspected to be a red algae bloom, but town officials said further investigation revealed the real source.
Seaforth falls short of fourth-quarter comeback in season-opening loss to Westover
PITTSBORO — Seaforth’s comeback effort came up just short in its football season opener. After being down 18-0 entering the final quarter, the Hawks, opening the season at home, fell to Westover, 18-16. Early in the fourth quarter, Seaforth began to chip at the deficit with a 12-yard...
No one hurt in fire at assisted living facility
An accidental fire caused the evacuation of residents and damaged a hall at Wilson House Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wilson Thursday night. Deputy Fire Chief James Campbell of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services said in a news release Friday that fire crews were called to 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway SE at 9:57 p.m. Campbell said no one was […] The post No one hurt in fire at assisted living facility first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Maintenance crew celebrated during ribbon-cutting at Edwards Elementary
Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly re-purposed Edwards Elementary School drew a crowd of grateful and excited parents, staff and faculty ready to start the new school year — and the event wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work, effort and skill of the crew that was honored as part of the ceremony. After being lauded for their talents last week by Nash County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robbie Davis during a tour of Rocky Mount schools, maintenance employees with Nash County Public...
Jailers find fentanyl in inmate’s underwear
TARBORO — Authorities say a Rocky Mount man booked into the Edgecombe County Detention Center had a bag of pressed fentanyl pills hidden in his underwear. Officers made the discovery while searching 50-year-old Derrick Demario Whitaker of Windsor Drive as he changed clothes, the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office said in an Aug. 13 release. Rocky Mount police had served him […] The post Jailers find fentanyl in inmate’s underwear first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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