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Community still seeing issues at Newport intersection despite new law
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A Newport intersection is causing concerns among drivers. Drivers can no longer make a right turn on red at Hibbs Road onto Highway 24. This was implemented in July. People in the community said they’re still seeing people go right on red. A sign is in place telling people not to […]
High school football player’s family suing NC over being denied access to NIL opportunity
A Greensboro high school quarterback, among the top football recruits in the country, has been denied the opportunity to profit from his name, image and likeness, the lawsuit alleges.
Agencies release Threatened Oceanfront Structures report
On Aug. 26, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the National Park Service’s Cape Hatteras National Seashore released the report, Managing Threatened Oceanfront Structures: Ideas from an Interagency Work Group. The release of the report comes a little over a week after another...
NC special deputy attorney general exposed himself to traffic on Glenwood Avenue, arrest warrant says
NC special deputy attorney general charged with exposing himself, intoxication. A North Carolina special deputy attorney general has been arrested and charged with public indecency and intoxication. According to court records, Torrey Dixon, 46, was taken into custody over the weekend in Raleigh. The arrest warrants allege that Dixon exposed...
After four years of state’s appeals, ACE Speedway gets green light to sue state for selective enforcement
The highest court in North Carolina has waved the green flag with a lawsuit that the owners of ACE Speedway initially lodged four years ago over the state’s allegedly selective enforcement of pandemic-era limits on gatherings. In a unanimous ruling on Friday, the highest court in North Carolina agreed...
More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds
WRAL investigation: Hundreds of local schools may contain PCBs. A known carcinogen may be lurking in your child’s school. Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. Despite this, these harmful chemicals often go undetected because many states, including North Carolina, do not proactively test schools for them.
High Speed Gear Promotes Jay Sheet to Sales Manager
High-Speed Gear (HSG), dedicated to manufacturing 100 percent American-made, battle-proven tactical gear. has appointed Jay Sheets as sales manager. The company said the promotion recognizes Sheets’ dedication and contributions to the company’s products group. He joined the company in 2020 as a dealer account manager. “Jay began his...
Veterans Walk of Honor Submissions
The Walk of Honor in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of military members, veterans, and their families. The Walk of Honor serves as a pathway through the gardens recognizing individuals who have served in the U.S. military. It is a significant place of reflection and remembrance within the community, especially given Jacksonville's strong connection to the military through Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The pathway symbolizes the community's gratitude toward those who have served our nation.
Operation Green Light for Veterans
Operation Green Light is an initiative launched by the National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO). The program’s primary aim is to show support for veterans and raise awareness about the challenges they face, especially as they transition back to civilian life after serving in the military. This has grown into a widely recognized campaign that honors veterans while driving awareness about the resources and support systems available to them.
Football Recap: J.H. Rose Comes Up Short on the Road Against New Hanover
J.H. Rose kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 13-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the New Hanover Wildcats. The Rampants were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Sheltering a Community at The Filling Station
A few weeks after Hurricane Florence devastated Jones County in September 2018, Millie Belfort couldn’t resist the urge to take a walk down to the Trent River. She was stunned to see that the churning flood waters that had rushed beyond its muddy banks still lapped up Main Street, swamping her adopted hometown of Pollocksville.
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