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Woman hit, killed by car on Poole Road in Raleigh
A woman was killed after being hit by a car Thursday night in Raleigh. Around 9:38 p.m., Raleigh police officers responded to the Poole Road and Beverly Drive intersection, where a woman had been hit by a car. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died. Police are...
Passenger dead, 2 drivers airlifted in Sampson County head-on crash; no one was wearing seat belts, troopers say
DELWAY, N.C. (WNCN) — One person is dead after two vehicles collided head-on at U.S. 421 near N.C. 903 in Sampson County on Thursday afternoon. Shawn Dale Davis of Rose Hill died in the wreck which happened about 10 miles south of Clinton, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Thief steals packages of classroom supplies from teacher in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A thief stole delivery packages that contained classroom supplies a kindergarten teacher in Fayetteville ordered on Amazon. The theft happened on Wednesday along Candlewood Drive. Doorbell camera footage captured a a male running to the home, snatching the packages, and running away. The thief hid his identity by wrapping his T-shirt around his head.
Springfield Middle School to start classes on time, weeks after EF3 tornado caused extensive damage
Springfield Middle School in Lucama plans to reopen for upcoming school year after EF3 tornado. Springfield Middle School in Wilson County plans to start classes on time later this month. During a special board meeting held Wednesday night, Wilson County Schools leaders agreed for classes to begin Aug. 26, weeks...
“The Pack is back:” Swinson and his standards return to transform WHS
“The Pack is back,” Dr. Michael Swinson says with excitement. By this he means, he is back and ready to transform Washington High School into a high achieving school. Swinson was principal of Washington High School from 2016 to 2021. When he started, the school had a D (52) score given by the North Carolina […] The post “The Pack is back:” Swinson and his standards return to transform WHS appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Trailer released for Southport-shot ‘Greedy People’
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The trailer for Greedy People, which filmed in Southport in 2022, has been released. The film, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Himesh Patel, Jim Gaffigan, Lily James, Uzo Aduba, Simon Rex, Nina Arianda and Tim Blake Nelson, is set to release in theaters on Aug. 23. “In...
$2 million N.C. Lottery winner purchased her ticket at Wallace store
Odessa Chamblee purchased a scratch-off at a Wallace store and won a $2 million prize. According to an NC Education Lottery news release, she bought her 100X Cash ticket from the Village Store on N.C. 41 in Wallace. Vicki Jones-Huffin of the Village Store in Wallace sold Chamblee the winning ticket. When she heard the...
Benefit Sing Event Being Held for Wife Of Fayetteville Gospel Legend
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, there will be a Benefit Gospel Sing for Virginia Chason. When you think of Gospel music performers in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area, I would bet that the name of Larry Chason would make your list. Often where you see Larry you also see his Bride Virginia.
NFL Players from E.E. Smith H.S. (Fayetteville, NC)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, NC. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. See where it ranks among other schools in the state here. NFL Players from E.E. Smith HS. Player Pos Teams...
Fayetteville apartment complex files lawsuit against homeowners providing housing to homeless
Fayetteville Homeless Ordinance Faces Impact from Supreme Court Case. The homelessness crisis in Fayetteville may see a significant shift due to an upcoming Supreme Court case. This case could alter the way cities across North Carolina interact with their homeless populations. The authenticity of the city’s homeless encampment ordinance is being closely monitored, as it could have far-reaching implications for urban policy and homeless rights.
New Bern has new plans for developments
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The new project called “Re-New Bern”, a 21st-century code the city calls it, is a brand new update for the city to modernize its land use ordinances. The City envisions the project to ensure a prosperous future for residents and future growth. The...
Durham Housing Authority Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Project
Construction truck sirens and the banging of hammers echoed in the background as public officials and community leaders gathered on Wednesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking for new affordable housing coming to downtown Durham. The site, located in between East Main Street and Liberty Street, previously offered 214 public housing...
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