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Federal judge rules Cornel West will be on North Carolina ballot for November's election
A federal judge has ruled that independent presidential candidate Cornel West must be on North Carolina's ballot for the November election, ruling that the state's logic to keep West off the ballot was flawed.
'It could be all day:' Long wait times at the DMV are plaguing drivers across the state
No one enjoys waiting in long lines, especially at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However that’s exactly what’s happening at several offices across the state. At the DMV on Avent Ferry Road Tuesday, people are so desperate to get in that some are camping out, often waiting all day for multiple days, only to be turned away.
That Weird 10 Commandments Law Has Another Deranged Copycat
State Republican candidates in North Carolina are hopping onto a nationwide Bible bandwagon that’s pushing for the religious text to be a mandatory instructional element in public schools.Speaking with an undercover operative from the Democratic super PAC American Bridge at the Republican National Convention, the Republican nominee to become North Carolina’s public school superintendent, Michele Morrow, praised unconstitutional efforts that have made the Bible and its teachings mandatory reading in states such as Louisiana and Oklahoma. She revealed that she has similar intentions for the Tar Heel State.“I absolutely believe that we need to get elective Bible classes back in...
Soccer Recap: No Winner in St. Pauls' First Match
St. Pauls was not able to secure the win in their season-opener on Wednesday. They and the Spring Creek Gators finished up on equal footing with a 1-1 draw. St. Pauls' goal came courtesy of Omar Canuto. Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in...
Vision Forward to host back-to-school giveaway in New Bern on August 24
Pencils, paper and positive affirmations for kids. “Vision Forward” will host its annual back to school giveaway on August 24th. Students from Jones, Craven and Pamlico counties will receive book bags and other items including glue, calculators and notebooks, plus free haircuts. Founder Victor Taylor says the organization has...
Johnston man voices his health care frustrations
SMITHFIELD — Rudy Baker had visited his wife at Smithfield Manor, where she’s trying to recover from a mysterious illness. “Been there 44 days,” Baker told County Commissioners last week. “Still can’t walk.” That night, back at home, Baker fell but managed to get in bed. The next morning, he returned to Smithfield Manor to visit his wife. “As I […] The post Johnston man voices his health care frustrations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
City seeks public input on changes to New Bern’s land use ordinance
How do you feel about the plans for future land development in New Bern? A public forum will be held tonight. CodeWright Planners and City of New Bern staff will hold a public forum on the proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance on Aug. 14, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Development Services building located at 303 First Street.
Law enforcement looking for missing woman out of Carteret County
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing woman out of Newport. Teala Nichole Lowery, 39, was last spoken to on Aug. 6 and was reported to be in the Cape Carteret/Swansboro area. Anyone with information on Lowery’s location, is asked to call (252)-728-8400 or (252)-726-1911.
CarolinaEast gets $65,000 International Paper grant to renovate rehabilitation hospital
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The International Paper Foundation approved a $65,000 grant to the CarolinaEast Foundation to renovate its rehabilitation hospital. The renovation will give patients opportunities to take part in activities simulating real-life situations during rehabilitation. “Although our current Activities of Daily Living Apartment has served us well over the past 30 years, […]
Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
This chef will be the first woman to lead a team at the Fayetteville Black BBQ Cookoff
A Fayetteville chef is the first woman to lead a team in Fayetteville’s Black BBQ Cookoff, a barbecue competition in its third year, slated for this weekend. The Friends Table restaurant owner Portia Grady and her crew of eight staff is one of 17 teams who will cook ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork at the Crown Complex on Saturday for a chance to win in each category and overall. ...
Second sewer spill this month impacting Rocky Mount residents, Tar River
A sewer spill has been impacting Rocky Mount residents for nearly a week. This comes one week after another spill in the exact same spot. The city of Rocky Mount said on Facebook that the spill started on the morning of Aug. 8 at a manhole under the trestle on River Side Drive. According to the city, the sewer overflow was caused by "significant rainfall being experienced in the region."
Morgan resigns from OKI board; complaints filed
A directive handed down from Oak Island Town Council to the planning board earlier this summer has led to several code of ethics complaints, accusations of racism and one member stepping down entirely. Planning board member Melanie Morgan submitted her resignation Aug. 5 after council members Bob Ciullo and Terri...
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