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School district hires 17 new teachers
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. The Wilson County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes during its July meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE HIRINGS • Cindy Dunn, school to […] The post School district hires 17 new teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Williston Senior High School Alumni bringing back Wilmingtonian Ball
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 1970 class of Williston Senior High School is bringing back the Wilmingtonian Ball and calling everyone to come out and celebrate. After five years, the Wilmingtonian Ball is back. The ball will be held on January 4, 2025, at the Wilmington Convention Center. Tickets are now on sale for $75.
Alex Lewis Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
MURFREESBORO, N.C. - Chowan University's men's basketball coach, Rob Burke, announced in July 2024 that Alex Lewis will be joining the staff as the new Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Bringing with him a diverse coaching background and a strong interest in player development, Lewis is sure to help take the team to new heights.
Jules Levanti ’25 becomes Elon’s first N.C. Space Grant Undergraduate Research Scholar
Jules Levanti ’25 started her collegiate journey studying finance – not even thinking about undergraduate research, let alone studying the universe. But three years later, Levanti is the first Elon University student to be named an Undergraduate Research Scholar by North Carolina Space Grant to further her research on dwarf galaxies.
By Raleigh’s Union Station, a new mural celebrates the lives of southern Asian Americans
This summer, passengers getting off at Raleigh’s Union Station will pass by a large, vibrant mural that celebrates the lives of several Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders based in North Carolina. The mural was painted as a part of the Asian Joy project, an effort to use...
Recent Croatan grad Cone to continue cross country career at Charlotte
OCEAN — Tyrese Cone went from nearly quitting the cross country team at Croatan to signing a Division I scholarship. The recent graduate signed a partial ride with the Charlotte 49ers.
NC House Republicans question elections board officials about alternative parties
State House members questioned Board of Elections Chairman Alan Hirsch over the Board’s party-line vote rejecting a request for recognition as a political party from a group called Justice for All. Justice for All wants to put Cornel West on the ballot as a presidential candidate. The election board’s 3-2 decision last week not to […] The post NC House Republicans question elections board officials about alternative parties appeared first on NC Newsline.
North Carolina Braces for Flood Watch from 11 AM as Severe Weather Looms
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents are under a Flash Flood Watch from 11 AM today through midnight Thursday. The National Weather Service in Raleigh reports that rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, with a marginal risk (level 1/5) for severe storms from Raleigh north. According to...
Frank Bruni talks his morning routine, life in the Triangle and what he's looking forward to
New York Times columnist Frank Bruni, who moved back to the Triangle to teach at Duke University in 2021, is one of the country's most prolific writers on politics, pop culture and food. Bruni lives in Chapel Hill and teaches journalism and public policy at Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy, all while maintaining a weekly column and publishing two books in as many years. In April, he published his latest book, "The Age of Grievance," exploring the deterioration of the nation's political climate.We talked with Bruni for our latest Local Limelight conversation. The Q&A has been edited for Smart...
Afternoon thunderstorms, risk of flooding on muggy Tuesday in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Warm, muggy weather is ahead for today with afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-80s, and with the humidity factored in, it will feel like the lower-90s. By mid-afternoon, showers and thunderstorms will develop, and there will be areas across the Piedmont that receive an inch or […]
Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS using rainy weather to train, prepare for larger storms
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s hurricane season in Eastern North Carolina and this recent rain could be a preview of what’s to come. Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS has been training in their new rescue boats to make sure they’re ready to go. “We train a lot. We’re going to be in these boats, will also be used […]
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
Anti-Terrorism Training Conducted at U.S. Army Base Targeted Pro-Life Groups
An anti-terrorism training conducted at a U.S. army base identified several prominent pro-life groups as terrorist organizations. The presentation given at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, formerly Fort Bragg, labeled Naming Operation Rescue and National Right to Life domestic-terrorism organizations, citing their tactics, which include demonstrations and protest and sidewalk and crisis-center counseling, as typical of right-wing terror groups. The groups’ opposition to Roe v. Wade is another key indicator of terrorist activity, according to the training.
Black Republican women say they're voting for more than skin color and gender
Less than 48 hours after President Joe Biden withdrew his name for consideration in the 2024 race for the White House and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for Commander-in-Chief, Black female Republicans are sounding off on the move."Sometimes I do admire the Democrats and how they smash mouth their constituents and say 'You're going to take what we give you,'" Felice Pete said. Pete said she's shocked at the lack of a traditional primary for Democrat voters to determine their nominee.However, the chair for the North Carolina Democratic Party disagreed."(People) voted for the Biden-Harris ticket. They voted for Kamala Harris,"...
North Carolina man wins $240,760 lottery jackpot after buying $1 ticket at grocery store
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Scott Hill, of Davidson, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket Friday night and won a $240,760 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hill bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Harris Teeter Fuel on Griffith Street in Davidson. The odds of matching numbers on all five […]
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