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Windsor sees growth of new businesses
Summer is here! The heat index is certainly being felt as it is one of the hottest summers that we have experienced. New businesses are opening up in Windsor during this heatwave. The new openings are led by the new convenience store Royal Farms, which follows the opening of the Carolina Carwash and the new Family Dollar store out on the by-pass. Royal Farms will open with a soft launch...
Heartfelt memorial grows in Fayetteville for slain siblings Blake, London Deven
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Outside of the Deven home on Berridale Drive in Fayetteville, neighbors put up flowers and crosses to remember two children at the center of a homicide investigation. A Fayetteville woman accused of killing and dismembering two of her adoptive children was set to face a...
Lumberton theater seeks regional talent for Christmas show
LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold auditions for its 13th Annual “Robeson County Christmas Show” original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, the show is a “heart-warming,” holiday musical revue for the entire family. The show features a regional cast of singers and dancers, including a youth ensemble, the “Civettes,” and featured vocalists. The show has become one of the most popular Christmas events in the region, and has been featured on UNC-TV’s “Carolina Weekend.”
Chagall historian, lecturer and author Vivian R. Jacobson creates $500K endowment at UNCP to support student, faculty in art-related travel
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke students and faculty will now have the opportunity to explore art beyond the classroom thanks to a generous gift from Vivian R. Jacobson to support art-related travel. Jacobson, an internationally recognized expert on 20th century artist Marc Chagall, has traveled...
Career-Building Gaming Day at UNCG Celebrates Students Who Take the Lead
North Carolina is home to different paths that turn a love for video games into a career. That was on display at UNC Greensboro’s Esports Arena, where a meeting of student-led organizations helped youth see what skills could prepare them for a dream profession. Middle school and high school...
Mo Green far outpaces Michele Morrow in fundraising as North Carolina superintendent race garners national attention
(WGHP) — While the gubernatorial race has drawn an expectedly high number of eyes and dollars, the North Carolina state superintendent contest was more unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight after the primaries. Incumbent Republican Catherine Truitt was defeated by far-right challenger Michele Morrow, who then received widespread scrutiny for past comments that elevated conspiracy […]
17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Pilot In North Carolina History
Garner has also earned the praise of his mother, Melissa Dixon, who believes his achievement has laid the groundwork for any future pilots that come after her son. Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old North Carolina pilot, recently became the first and youngest Black pilot to receive his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He also became the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina history. At first, Garner wasn’t sure he wanted to be a pilot, but after talking with a Delta Airlines pilot, he changed his mind.
Smoke may linger in area after crews contain fire at debris pile near Galivants Ferry
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Smoke may remain in the area of McCracken Road and Lauren Renee Court near Galivants Ferry because of a fire at a large debris pile, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR was called to the area at 6:27 a.m. Friday. The fire is contained, but crews are still taking […]
Camp Lejeune to unveil new medical hub for Marines and Sailors at ribbon-cutting event
Our Marines and Sailors take care of us and now with a new upgraded medical building they are also taken care of. According to the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday July 26 at 11:30 am to celebrate the Marine Centered Medical Home.
Nadine Shipman’s Local Book Signing
Do you consider yourself a bookworm? Are you a history buff? Well, if you answered yes to any of those questions, this event is for you. On Saturday, July 27 at 3 pm the town of Clarkton will host an exceptional event where Nadine Shipman will unveil her latest work, A Family Legacy: North Carolina State Legislator, The Honorable John J. Newell of Bladen County 1847, 1879,1881, 1883. Attendees can expect much more than a book signing; this event will also have refreshments and detailed discussions on the book’s exploration of early Bladen County and African American legislator John J. Newell.
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about...
Shots fired at Seven Lakes gas station, West End man arrested
A shooting took place this morning at the Shell gas station on N.C. Highway 211 in Seven Lakes around 9:30 a.m. Moore County News saw multiple Sheriff Deputies at the store investigating an area near the entrance closest to O’Reilly Auto Parts. A witness at the scene says a...
Headed to the beach this summer? Use extreme caution.
Recent drownings along the North Carolina coast remind us that we always need to use extra caution when we’re around bodies of water. Earlier this month, a teenage girl got caught in a rip current and drowned at Ocean Isle Beach. A few days later a 57-year-old drowning victim died at Surf City. I’ve seen news reports saying that there were nearly 200 rip current rescues along North Carolina’s beaches...
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