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Wrecker Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Collision
SELMA – A driver hauling a disabled Ford F-250 as a favor for a friend, from Stella, NC back to the Burlington area, crashed while traveling through Johnston County around midnight Monday. The roll-back tow vehicle traveled off the roadway for over 700 feet before overturning and throwing the...
Man gets 10 to 13 years in shooting death
A Wilson man was sentenced to 10 to 13 years in state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder Tuesday in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court. Justice Raquan Lucas, 25, was in his second day of a jury trial on a first-degree murder charge when he agreed to a plea arrangement with prosecutors. The charges stem from the shooting of […] The post Man gets 10 to 13 years in shooting death first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Luna Pizza brings the flavors of Naples to Clayton
CLAYTON — Pizza enthusiasts can taste something new at Luna Pizza Cafe, a small chain that has brought its Neapolitan-style pies to 802 E. Front St. Co-owner Richard Williams said his guiding principle was to provide diners with a delicious escape from the routine. “That philosophy really tells us what we have to do all the time,” he said of […] The post Luna Pizza brings the flavors of Naples to Clayton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheetz announces grand opening for Wilmington location
Sheetz will soon have its second store open in the Wilmington area. The restaurant and convenience chain announced Wednesday that its first location in Wilmington will open Tuesday, July 30 at 2517 Shipyard Blvd., according to a news release. Earlier in July, Sheetz opened a location in Hampstead. ...
Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business
SMITHFIELD — An equipment failure caused a small sewage spill on Thursday near Clayton, the county’s Public Utilities Department reported. An air-release valve on a pressure sewer main failed, spilling about 3,000 gallons of raw sewage into a tributary of Reedy Branch. The spill occurred near 7531 U.S. 70 Business, which is near the highway’s interchange with U.S. 70. The […] The post Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
What a clog!! New Bern crews work 12 hours to clear it
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) -The City of New Bern had a massive clog on its hands and is using the occasion to remind people to watch what they flush. New Bern officials say they had three clogs over the weekend at their wastewater treatment plant. They posted a rather disgusting...
Turkey Creek Fire and Rescue purchasing jet ski to help with water rescues
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Turkey Creek Fire and Rescue will soon purchase a jet ski to use during water rescues. Leaders at the fire department said the jet ski will give them faster response times since they require less manpower, which will be live-saving. This will be especially helpful since they are seeing an […]
South Durham’s Getting a New Mediterranean Restaurant
Cava, a Mediterranean restaurant chain with establishments in Raleigh, Cary, and Chapel Hill, is coming to South Durham’s Renaissance Village. The restaurant’s operators have started interior redesign work in the old location of Harvest 18, next to Crumbl and across the entrance road from Tomato Jake’s. “Cava...
Farmville to host first Rub'n Shoulders barbecue festival and cook-off
Farmville is home to four barbecue restaurants in an area of about three miles. That proximity to pork is part of the inspiration for the town’s newest event, Rub’n Shoulders. Scheduled for July 27 at Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, the summer celebration will include food, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages, along with children’s activities, and vendors. The musical lineup will include Noah Jackson Cobb, Cheryl Willoughby and John and Landy. ...
Cumberland County Schools look to hire more substitute teachers as many leave classroom for good
Cumberland County Schools says it's taking steps to hire more substitute teachers after having a major shortage following the pandemic.Substitute teacher Orion Richardson tells ABC11 that teaching at Anne Chestnutt, his old middle school, is a full circle moment. Now specializing in science, Richardson says helping children grasp difficult concepts is his life's mission."You can understand something, but you might not comprehend everything. So my biggest thing is also to comprehend and to for them to understand what I'm trying to teach them," Richardson.Cumberland County Schools placed Richardson in one of their classrooms as part of the district's new partnership...
Kinston woman accuses police of brutality
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - At the Piggly Wiggly parking lot in Kinston, the episode between 66-year-old Marilyn Fields and the Kinston police officer unfolded on a rainy day on July 18th. The confrontation began over what appeared to be a parking violation but escalated quickly. “Father we come to you...
Popular in Florida, this luxury housing trend could soon come to Brunswick County
A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the nation could soon come to Brunswick County. In July, the Brunswick County Planning Board considered and approved a text amendment to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a document that guides development in the county. The amendment makes way for the construction of casitas, or small house-like structures, to be built on recreational vehicle (RV) lots in outdoor RV resorts in the county.
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) – An advisory against swimming was posted at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for...
More care is coming for New Hanover and Pender residents with progress on new hospital
A new hospital located in Scotts Hill is another step closer to serving residents in northern New Hanover County and eastern Pender County. The construction crew for Novant Scotts Hill Medical Center placed its last beam on the three-story, 250,000-square-foot community hospital building Tuesday afternoon, marking the completion of the building’s steel structure. The...
Major grocery chain to close one of its Wilmington locations
One location of a grocery chain in Wilmington is scheduled to close soon. Lowes Foods, located at 805 Pine Grove Drive, will close by the end of August, according to a news release from Capture Public Relations & Marketing. The decision is part of Alex Lee LLC, Lowes Foods parent company, and its broader company growth strategy. ...
Doctor fired from Duke for resisting DEI agenda says majority of colleagues agree
Duke University Hospital was named one of the best hospitals in America last week in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals” rankings, but a doctor who was recently fired from Duke for openly criticizing the hospital’s internal politics is speaking out. Dr. Kendall...
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