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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.
Greenville unveils statue of BMX legend Dave Mirra, honors his lasting legacy
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Over the weekend, the community honored BMX legend and X Games gold medalist Dave Mirra with a memorial ceremony and statue unveiling in Greenville. "Greenville, NC, and JC Park were known all over the world because of Dave and so many riders who made this...
Hope for the Warriors annual celebrity invitational kicks off with MLB players
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s the 15th-annual Hope for the Warriors Celebrity Invitational. It’s their golf tournament that teams service members and veterans with celebrities and other players. The organization helps those currently serving, veterans and their families through different programs. The tournament raises money to support these programs. It’s raised more than $1.9 million […]
Edenton-Chowan begins school year with 2 schools closed for HVAC fixes
EDENTON — The first day of classes in the Edenton-Chowan Public Schools on Monday went well, but for one hitch. White Oak and D.F. Walker Elementary Schools, which both share a building and heating/air conditioning system as part of a hybrid school program called Team WOW (White Oak/Walker), did not open as scheduled. Their first day of classes at both schools was pushed back to Wednesday as technicians worked on...
Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening
Dozens of people gathered for the grand re-opening ribbon cutting for Food Lion on East Wilton Avenue Aug. 21. Shoppers lined up for giveaways and a chance to win $1,000 in groceries from Food Lion. With a one in fifteen chance of winning the big prize, lucky raffle winners selected a square on the prize board for gift cards that […] The post Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nita Jean's Antiques & Museum brings history and art to Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE — A new store in Cumberland County blends antiques, art and history while showcasing local artists and creativity. Nita Jean's Antiques & Museum, a veteran-owned and operated store in Spring Lake, was founded by Patrick Morrison and his wife, Luz, as a tribute to Patrick’s parents, Nita Jean and Raymond Preston Morrison, and the collection of treasures the elder Morrisons gathered during their lifetime travels. The store at 104 S. Second St. in Spring Lake...
Illegal Wilmington business shut down following ALE investigation
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An illegal alcohol establishment has been shut down in Wilmington following an investigation by Alcohol Law Enforcement, per an ALE announcement. “On Friday, August 23, 2024, ALE, assisted by Wilmington Police Department, executed a search warrant at 1306 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC. This collaborative operation led to the seizure of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, US currency, assorted alcoholic beverages and one firearm. During the course of this investigation, Lanita Harrington was determined to be the operator of the illegal business,” the release states.
Public's help wanted in adoptive mother's murder case: 'Trying to figure out who these people are'
The Fayetteville Police Department sat down to share their latest developments in the Avantae Deven case, and to ask for the public's help, in an interview you'll only see on ABC11.Deven is accused of murdering and abusing two of her adoptive children before trying to conceal their bodies.Police say they're particularly looking for the burn pit they believe Deven last used at her home on Berridale Drive. Police accuse her of using it to incinerate body parts before trying to conceal them at another location--and police say finding it could lead to their next breakthrough."The start of this case, we...
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