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It takes a village to raise a community garden
FAISON — On a sweltering Saturday in July, when many folks were hunkered down in air-conditioned comfort, George Carr was outside battling the heat. His only protection from the scorching sun was a broad-brim hat with a neck flap and a small patch of shade beside a storage building, to which he could retreat for brief periods of respite. Carr’s mission on this particular day was to remove weeds from an area in the Faison Community Garden where he planned to plant okra.
Duplin County trio leading the way for Post 11
For the second summer in a row, Duplin County has not had an American Legion Baseball team; however, the talented legion players and coaches from across the county still needed somewhere to play, and a few of them found a home for the summer in Wayne County where they represent Post 11. Those Duplin County representatives are: North Duplin head coach Colton Chrisman, former North Duplin and current University of Mount Olive pitcher Erik Rosas, and East Duplin second baseman Baines Raynor who all contributed...
Diamond Youth Baseball teams make a strong showing at the state tournament
Duplin County baseball teams from coach pitch (7-8 year olds), division 2 of the AAA (9-10 year olds), and division 2 of the majors (11-12 year olds) made strong runs in the Diamond Youth Baseball State Playoffs this year with many teams advancing out of the pool play stages and deep into the double-elimination round. MajorsThe team that made one of the deepest runs of any team in the county was Wallace-Rose Hill who made it all the way to the final four where they...
STAR Communications Awarded CAB Grant to Supply Fiber Optics in Rural North Carolina
July 15, 2024 – Clinton, North Carolina – StarVision Inc., (dba STAR Communications), a local broadband cooperative headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and Cumberland County from the Connecting America Broadband (CAB) initiative. This grant will fund the deployment of a fiber-optic infrastructure in rural areas of Cumberland County, North Carolina, significantly enhancing internet connectivity and access for underserved communities.
Applications open for Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders Training Program
RALEIGH — The application period for the next session of the NC Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training is now open. People who live or work in Eastern North Carolina are encouraged to apply. The training will be held Sept. 10-12 in Kinston. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional...
Member of NC House Democratic leadership resigning for UNC System job
Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, a Democrat from Guildford County, resigned Tuesday from her seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. She was the No. 2 Democrat in the House. Clemmons' resignation comes one day after Republican Rep. Jason Saine announced his resignation, effective Aug. 12. Clemmons is the third...
17-year-old is NC's youngest Black person to earn private pilot's license
A North Carolina teenager is making aviation history. Concord native Ryan Garner is a 17-year-old pilot and the youngest Black person ever to earn his private license in North Carolina. Garner took lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail. At first, his sights were set on being a ground...
Misuse of toy 'Orbeez guns' subject of warning by North Carolina police
DURHAM, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina police are warning residents about the potential dangers of "Orbeez guns" or "gel blasters." The toys fire water-absorbing beads, which can cause serious injury or property damage when frozen. A surveillance video from a Roanoke Rapids neighborhood shows a group of teenagers driving...
Jacolby Criswell Recounts QB Competition With Drake Maye Upon UNC Return
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Jacolby Criswell rejoined the North Carolina football program looking to earn a QB1 spot, saying Monday that nobody wants to "play this sport to sit the bench." The situation with UNC's quarterback room is a familiar one for Criswell. He competed with now-New England Patriots...
Cash 5 ticket sold in Granville County wins $50,000 in Sunday drawing
CREEDMOOR, N.C. (WNCN) — A ticket purchased in Granville County won a big prize in Sunday night’s Carolina Cash 5 drawing. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a Cash 5 ticket sold at the Family Fare located at 101 N. Main St. in Creedmoor won $50,000 Sunday. It matched all five numbers in the Double Play drawing, the lottery said.
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s chief of staff invokes ‘some folks need killing’ comment after a body is carried away from Trump assassination attempt
Brian LiVecchi, the chief of staff and general counsel for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, invoked a controversial comment from his boss following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
Heat Advisory in effect for Mecklenburg, surrounding counties as temps stay hot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Another Heat Advisory is in place for Mecklenburg and counties to its south and east on Tuesday. Tuesday marks the second day in a row where such an advisory has been issued. The advisory includes Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Stanly and Union counties in North Carolina,...
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