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Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips honored for 50 years of dedicated service
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — An Eastern Carolina mayor is now part of the formal Congressional Record as he celebrates 50 years of service. Jacksonville Mayor, Sammy Phillips was honored by Congressman Greg Murphy with a congressional Extension of Remarks. Mayor Phillips is on his fifth term as the mayor...
Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Ken Fontenot, who is running for the N.C. House. I believe Ken Fontenot is the ideal candidate to represent our community and bring about positive change for our district. Ken Fontenot’s impressive background as a veteran, teacher and pastor makes him uniquely qualified for the role. His experience in these diverse […] The post Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC man who could only afford one hearing aid gets 2 new ones as gift from Clayton doctor
A North Carolina audiologist gave a man the gift of sound thanks to a community give-back event.Dr. Melissa Palmer of Clayton Audiology has helped people with their hearing for more than two decades."I enjoy the ability to give the gift of sound through better hearing," said Dr. Palmer. "And for those with hearing loss who have either lost it over the years or have never really heard well, it is a really rewarding experience to see folks enjoying the sounds of life, whether it's communication, grandchildren, environment, birds singing."Her patient Gerald Hardee has struggled with his hearing and could only...
Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel
The city of Wilson plans to sell the historic Cherry Hotel to the same development company that is building a hotel at the new downtown baseball stadium. City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the development agreement with New South Ventures Wilson, LLC during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. The amended agreement includes an assignment of rights and obligation to […] The post Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fayetteville restaurant owner says mall booted her from food court spot to make way for chain
Cross Creek Mall welcomed two Fayetteville-owned restaurants to the food court late last year, but the two eateries disappeared nearly as quickly as they arrived. SimLo’s Jerk Hut, a sister restaurant to SimLo’s Island Cafe on Boone Trail Extension, and Manhattan Deli, a longtime Fayetteville staple with three area locations, opened mall stands in December.
2025 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview: Kolby Merritt, DB, Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State safety Kolby Merritt is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. The playmaking HBCU prospect recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds lead scout Jimmy Williams for this exclusive Zoom Interview. Check it out and make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons below.
NC state senate candidate hosting meet and greet in Norlina
NORLINA, NC — Members of the public are invited to a Meet and Greet for state Senate candidate Tare “T” Davis (D-Warren) on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. The event is being held at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard, 332 Axtell Ridgeway Road, Norlina. Light refreshments will be served.
EF-3 tornado 1 year: Golfers, first responders recount life-changing day in Nash, Edgecombe counties
July 19th marks exactly one year since a fast moving tornado devastated communities in Nash and Edgecombe counties.The tornado touched down near the town of Dortches destroying multiple homes, before strengthening to an EF-3 tornado, hitting the Rocky Mount Pfizer plant causing significant damage, and reaching the town of Battleboro.It reached wind gusts of up to 150 miles per hour and went over 16 miles.Thankfully, there were no lives lost, but it's estimate to have caused over $300 million in damage.A year later, we're taking a look back at those impact on how they are moving forward.The GolfersBob Norman and...
Fayetteville sues Stadium View Apartments, parking garage developers
The city of Fayetteville is suing the developer of a downtown project for allegedly breaching contract to build a mixed-use hotel, office and apartment building and completing a parking garage, according to a lawsuit filed last week. The July 12 lawsuit filed by the city in Cumberland County Superior Court against Hay Street Development Pad LLC and PCH Development Co. LLC and its registered agent Roderick Anthony Dowling Jr., states the developers were supposed to have the...
3 arrested in murder of missing person out of Scotland Co.
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A joint investigation involving the Scotland County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has led to the arrests of three people from Scotland County for the 2021 murder of Brandon Carl Wayne McDonald, according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office.
'Deserted streets, angry locals and lies - inside the real RNC Donald Trump didn't want you to see'
At the RNC, delegates, politicians, guests, and speakers gathered to hand Donald Trump and his new cohort JD Vance, their party's nomination in a grand celebration with custom outfits and lots of bedazzled hats - with the conservative group behind project 2025 setting the Republican agenda in the background
Laurel Hill’s Rodriguez-Gonzalez awarded $5K Perdue Scholarship
LAUREL HILL — Adrieliz Marie Rodriguez-Gonzalez, daughter of Eric Rodriguez-Hernandez and Eva M. Gonzalez-Vega of Laurel Hill, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving partner of Perdue Farms. Rodriguez-Gonzalez received one of 15 scholarships given this year to children...
NC dance instructor accused of misconduct with students, deputies say
RALEIGH, N.C. — A woman linked to numerous dance studios across the state, including one in Raleigh, was arrested in Raleigh for charges of indecent liberties with a minor. A New Hanover County Sheriff's Office investigation connected Elissa Edwards to allegations of misconduct with students from several dance studios across North Carolina.
Pelosi headlines NC Democratic fundraiser as rumors swirl over Biden's candidacy
Gov. Cooper, Nancy Pelosi speak at NC Democratic fundraiser in Raleigh. Every year, North Carolina Democrats host what they call the “Unity Dinner” — a fundraiser that in presidential years serves as a sort of pre-convention kickoff and get-out-the-vote bonanza. More than 900 Democrats turned out at...
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