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Popular in Florida, this luxury housing trend could soon come to Brunswick County
A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the nation could soon come to Brunswick County. In July, the Brunswick County Planning Board considered and approved a text amendment to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a document that guides development in the county. The amendment makes way for the construction of casitas, or small house-like structures, to be built on recreational vehicle (RV) lots in outdoor RV resorts in the county.
Major grocery chain to close one of its Wilmington locations
One location of a grocery chain in Wilmington is scheduled to close soon. Lowes Foods, located at 805 Pine Grove Drive, will close by the end of August, according to a news release from Capture Public Relations & Marketing. The decision is part of Alex Lee LLC, Lowes Foods parent company, and its broader company growth strategy. ...
Chamber seeks Pumpkin Queen Pageant entries
SPRING HOPE — The deadline for this year’s Pumpkin Queen Pageant is fast approaching. According to a Sunday post on the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page, contestants for the Miss Pumpkin Queen and Little Miss Pumpkin Queen titles must have applications filed by Aug. 4. The entry fee is $150 for Miss Pumpkin Queen contestants (ages 15-18) and […] The post Chamber seeks Pumpkin Queen Pageant entries first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Outer Banks Surfing celebrates grand opening August 1
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Outer Banks Surfing, the exciting new business venture from local entrepreneurs Dalton and Reagan!. Join us on Thursday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m. at the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, located at...
Mount Olive man charged in Duplin County storage unit thefts
DUPLIN COUNTY, NC — The Duplin County Sheriff's Office says a man is now behind bars, facing charges regarding storage unit break-ins that occurred early this month. Michael Sauls of Mount Olive was charged with two counts of breaking and or entering, two counts of larceny, two counts of possession of stolen goods and obtaining property by false pretense.
Nash County recruiting EMS personnel to fill vacancies
After public safety concerns voiced by residents and reports of staff shortages resulting in the temporary closure of at least one Emergency Medical Services facility, Nash County leaders are hopeful that help is on the way. With the new fiscal year’s budget, which benefited from a revaluation that saw taxable property values increase, some of the additional revenue has already been put to good use for recruitment and retention efforts in the county’s EMS department. ...
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) – An advisory against swimming was posted at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for...
Princeton grill pays tribute to Oli & Eli
PRINCETON — Jerry Jo Creech and her brother, Charles, have opened Oli & Eli’s Grill as a tribute to their parents. “I have always wanted to sell my mom’s hot dog chili and just serve a hot dog,” said Creech, one of 11 siblings who grew up on that chili. “I was going to set up a cart outside … […] The post Princeton grill pays tribute to Oli & Eli first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business
SMITHFIELD — An equipment failure caused a small sewage spill on Thursday near Clayton, the county’s Public Utilities Department reported. An air-release valve on a pressure sewer main failed, spilling about 3,000 gallons of raw sewage into a tributary of Reedy Branch. The spill occurred near 7531 U.S. 70 Business, which is near the highway’s interchange with U.S. 70. The […] The post Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gas and travel experts break down how hurricanes can impact gas prices
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The East has seen a good amount of rain this week and although no severe weather is on the horizon, some areas in the U.S. are still cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl. Hurricane season and severe weather can affect a variety of things, including gas prices.
After 41 years of fighting for WNC, legal aid, Pisgah Legal's Jim Barrett is retiring
ASHEVILLE - Winning legal battles against landlords who refused to fix dilapidated, rodent infested homes, helping to establish the first minimum housing code in Buncombe County and advocating for the continued access to legal aid for all low-income people in 18 counties in Western North Carolina. These are just a few of Jim...
Avens sworn in as president of NC Police Execs Association
Elizabeth City’s interim police chief was sworn in last week as president of North Carolina’s largest and oldest police officers association. James E. Avens Jr. took over as the top leader of the North Carolina Police Executives Association on July 16, succeeding outgoing president Chief Estella Patterson of the Raleigh Police Department, according to a city police press release. Established in August 1947, the North Carolina Police Executives Association is...
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on Black America Web.
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