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Andrew Eads named Loris’ boys basketball head coach
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — Andrew Eads has been named the new head boys basketball coach at Loris High School. Eads will be replacing Dewayne Wilson after his one-year stint with the Lions. Eads comes to Loris after serving three years as the head coach at Cheraw. In the 2023-2024...
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Council to Hear Updates from NWS, Projects
Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will hear an update on the current hurricane season and several ongoing projects. Steve Pfaff of the National Weather Service Wilmington office will brief the board on the current tropical weather forecast, as well as challenges facing local governments in everything from post-storm impacts to false information. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder will also discuss the city’s emergency plans and processes, as well as the need for “unity in messaging.”
Elderberry syrup company, Backpack Buddies team up for children's health campaign
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Believe it or not, back to school is just weeks away, and the POWER of Elderberries LLC is partnering with Backpack Buddies for the “Health & Happiness” campaign. Headquartered in Myrtle Beach, The POWER of Elderberries is a health and wellness company...
Husband of woman impaled by beach umbrella reacts to new safety guidelines
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — The American Society for Testing and Materials set guidelines to increase the safety of beach umbrellas and their anchoring system. ASTM said the new standard is to help prevent injury and death. In 2022, Tammy Perreault, 63, died after she was impaled by a beach umbrella in Horry County. “The beach […]
Robeson Co. Authorities Searching For Missing Man
Robeson County authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. Temmi Thomas was last seen in the area of Conatser Drive in Parkton. Thomas is 5-foot-8 weighing 145 pounds. He has brown eyes and is bald. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact...
VIDEO: 1 hurt, 5 units destroyed in Horry County fire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Five residential units were destroyed and one person suffered minor injuries after a two-alarm fire Thursday in the Galivants Ferry area, Horry County Fire Rescue said. It happened in the 2000 block of Winburn Road, HCFR said. Crews responded at 12:27 p.m. and the fire was under control by 2:30 […]
Man sentenced for cousin's death in Atlantic Beach hotel incident
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — A Wilmington man was sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter regarding his cousin's death at a local hotel in Atlantic Beach in 2020. A judge sentenced Shaquille O'Neil Carter on Friday, July 12 after he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and possession of a...
New Bern Weyerhaeuser sawmill operations halted indefinitely due to market conditions
Operations at New Bern's Weyerhaeuser sawmill have been halted indefinitely. An official with Weyerhaeuser confirmed the news Thursday. "We can confirm that in response to a combination of site-specific and market-related factors, we are indefinitely curtailing operations at our sawmill in New Bern, North Carolina. We did not come to this decision lightly given the significant impact on our employees, their families and the surrounding community, where we have a long history. We conducted a thorough analysis to evaluate the mill’s long-term viability and competitiveness, but due to challenging market conditions, as well as the facility’s cost structure, lack of scale, and limited integration with other operations, we made the difficult decision to indefinitely curtail operations at the mill.
Missing Endangered Alert issued for woman in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for Kayla Marie McCryndle. Fayetteville Police Department officers are asking citizens to be on the lookout for McCryndle, who has a cognitive impairment. Investigators say she is a 22-year-old black woman, who...
UPDATE: Eastern Carolina hospital systems dealing with worldwide tech outage
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Two Eastern Carolina hospital systems are dealing with the fallout of a worldwide tech outage. CarolinaEast Health Systems says that it is also feeling the effects of the outage. “While the residual impact of the global Microsoft outage has affected some CarolinaEast Health System operations, we...
So far, no rush to use convenience sites for free
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County’s solid waste convenience sites are now to free to use. But so far, county residents aren’t flocking to the sites with their trash and recycling. “We are still in the early stages but haven’t noticed a significant change in usage since the elimination of decals,” said Brian Beasley, the county’s director of solid waste. Still, whether […] The post So far, no rush to use convenience sites for free first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Outer Banks Chamber hosts Aug. 13 panel discussion on shoplifting
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce invites local business owners, managers, and community members to an important panel discussion focused on preventing and addressing shoplifting issues. This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Twiford Law Firm, PC. We are grateful for their support in our mission to assist local business owners with the ongoing issue of shoplifting.
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