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West Clayton names interim principal
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Education on July 9 named an interim principal for West Clayton Elementary School. She is Sarah Willoughby, most recently an assistant principal at the K-5 school. An educator for 21 years, Willoughby started her career as a teacher at B.F. Grady Elementary School in Duplin County. Two years later, she joined the Wayne […] The post West Clayton names interim principal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement seeks help to locate missing man, last seen in Grimesland
PITT COUNTY, NC — Have you seen Jimmy Ray Dixon Jr?. Pitt County officials are seeking the public's help in locating a missing man who was last seen on Sunday, July 14 in the Grimesland area. Dixon Jr. is described as a 50-year-old bald male with brown eyes. He...
New Bern man faces numerous charges after drug investigation
NEW BERN, Craven County — A 62-year-old man facing multiple felony charges following a drug investigation is being held without bond, according to the New Bern Police Department. Darryl Hatter was arrested and charged with 3 counts possession of firearm by felon, 2 counts of trafficking cocaine, possession with...
Illegal gaming establishment discovered at Spring Lake business, deputies say
SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WNCN) — Harnett County deputies found an illegal gaming establishment at a business in Spring Lake on Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies with the Narcotics Division served a search warrant at Spring Lake Internet on NC 210 South. The search uncovered an illegal gaming establishment owned by Lewis Dong Jin Shin of Kernersville. The sheriff’s office said 41-year-old Kinya Brown was managing the business at the location.
Bank employee charged with felony assault after attack in Kinston branch
A 55-year-old bank employee has been released on an unsecured bond after allegedly attacking a customer waiting in line, according to the Kinston Police Department. Lucretia McMurtry was charged with felony assault by strangulation and resisting a public officer. Officers responded to the Wells Fargo bank located on W. Vernon...
Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award
The N.C. Bar Association awarded Wilson attorney B. Perry Morrison Jr. with the Citizen Lawyer Award at its annual meeting in Charlotte on June 21. Morrison is the owner of Morrison Law Firm, PLLC, which he opened in 2004 following 15 years of practice at two other law firms. He is one of seven attorneys to receive the distinction for […] The post Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mural spreads stormwater awareness in Beaufort
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - High school honor students and a science program are bringing awareness to an Eastern Carolina town through colorful artwork. The East Carteret High School National Art Honors Society students and the Duke Marine Lab Community Science program painted a mural that says, “Only rain down the drain.”
EXCLUSIVE: Henderson Councilwoman apologizes for posts about former President Trump: 'I'm sorry'
Councilwoman Geraldine Champion has regrets after posting online that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was staged. She called it fake news because people in the audience did not run away."I felt like Mr. Trump had orchestrated this for the purpose of getting more votes. I did not believe he had been shot. The public official didn't make that statement. The private citizen did," said Champion. "The piece I'm sorry about is I didn't wait until I got the full report."Champion only wanted to speak with ABC11 Eyewitness News to clear her name. She took to Facebook...
VP Kamala Harris tells Fayetteville crowd November election most important 'of our lifetime'
Speaking to a crowd of more than 300 in Fayetteville's Westover High School gym on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris asked the crowd if they “believe in freedom.”. Harris, and those who introduced her, raised concerns about “Project 2025,” known as the Presidential Transition Project, organized by the Heritage Project to promote a conservative agenda with former President Donald Trump back in the White House.
New dean named for school of optometry at UNC Pembroke
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Board of Trustees at the University of North Carolina Pembroke named Dr. Rich Castillo the founding dean of the School of Optometry. The announcement comes two months after UNCP received unanimous approval from the UNC Stem Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Optometry program.
Applebee’s Connection Drives Deal Between Qdoba and Thrive Restaurant Group
As the second largest Applebee’s franchisee, Thrive Restaurant Group CEO Jon Rolph developed a strong friendship with the brand’s former president, John Cywinski. With Cywinski now leading fast-casual brand Qdoba, it gave Rolph the confidence to franchise with the Mexican concept and sign on to develop 30 units in the Carolinas. The new agreement will build on Thrive’s portfolio, which includes Applebee’s, Bakesale, Carlos O’Kelly’s, HomeGrown and Modern Market Eatery.
Two presentations to share findings from Saluda Grade Trail study
FOOTHILLS—After a year-long, in-depth study of the proposed Saluda Grade Trail, two presentations will be held next month to share its findings. Organizers invite the public to attend and learn more about this project. The North Carolina meeting will be held on August 6 at Polk County High School at 6 p.m., and the South […] The post Two presentations to share findings from Saluda Grade Trail study appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
North Carolina drought continues even with rain in the picture
Agricultural damaging drought continues in North Carolina, though rain during the week has helped. Severe drought grips all or parts of 26 more counties spread across the state and 49 more have moderate drought. That’s 77 of 100, and 21 of the rest are abnormally dry. In Monday’s crop progress and conditions report, corn remained...
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