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Many NC students are still missing weeks of school. How some school systems are trying to get them back in
One in four North Carolina students — 417,000 kids — was “chronically absent” from school during the 2022-23 school year, state data show. It’s an improvement from the year before, when about one in three kids was chronically absent; North Carolina actually made some of the biggest progress among U.S. states, data gathered by the Associated Press shows.
Crime Roundup: Former officer charged with drugs in Greene County prison
A Stokes woman and former corrections officer was charged with possessing an illicit substance at the Maury Correctional Institution. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office announced that about 7:30 a.m. Aug. 1 investigators arrested Destiny Griggs, 24, of Stokes at the Hookerton prison. Griggs, who was then employed as a corrections officer, was searched by other officers who discovered K2 in her possession. ...
100-year-old revival shelter demolished in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A piece of Washington history was demolished on Aug. 13 when the Snowd Branch gathering shelter was torn down. Under that shelter, people gathered for revivals and church services. Now, pieces of that original structure will be used to carry on that tradition of coming together in worship. “I do know […]
ENC community comes together to prepare for potential river crest flooding
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Debby’s impacts are still felt across Eastern Carolina. The heavy rain last Thursday and Friday is causing officials to monitor river levels and the roads impacted. According to the National Weather Service, the Neuse River is forecasted to crest at a moderate flood level in...
Hometown Hero of the Week: Aaron Carter, August 14th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aaron Carter, Lieutenant for the License and Theft Bureau. Lieutenant Aaron Carter from the North Carolina License and Theft Bureau has dedicated himself to supporting his law enforcement agency as well as his community. Aaron goes out of his way to support the officers that he supervises, who are spread out over five counties. His ability to coach, teach, and mentor is superb and sets an example for others to emulate. Aaron is a CPR instructor and while at lunch during our recent CPR certification class a man started choking on his food and without hesitation, Aaron sprang into action and applied the Heimlich maneuver and CPR to save the gentleman’s life. Aaron also supports the Fayetteville Special Olympics, School of Hope, holds a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu and mentors the youth in the discipline and art of Jiu-Jitsu. He has dedicated his life to public service and being a pillar of his community. He is a dedicated son, husband, and father.
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Clear skies locking in; Comfortable temps
Wednesday will bring sun filled skies and a dip in the humidity, as high pressure moves in, bringing drier and more comfortable air. Expect temperatures to climb into the mid 80s with a north breeze at 10 mph. Looking ahead, the week will feature a continued drying trend with slightly...
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Robin Sage training exercise for Special Forces candidates will be held in NC from Aug. 23 to Sept. 5
Special Forces candidates in the Robin Sage training exercise are placed in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of "real world" training.
Sanford man accused of assaulting 9-year-old girl in Fayetteville on Saturday
A Sanford man arrested Sunday allegedly ripped the shorts off a 9-year-old girl during a sexual assault at a Fayetteville home. Jose Sanchez, 37, of St. Andrews Road, is charged with indecent liberties with a child in the incident that occurred on Saturday at a home on Redwood Drive, court records state. According to...
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