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After four years of state’s appeals, ACE Speedway gets green light to sue state for selective enforcement
The highest court in North Carolina has waved the green flag with a lawsuit that the owners of ACE Speedway initially lodged four years ago over the state’s allegedly selective enforcement of pandemic-era limits on gatherings. In a unanimous ruling on Friday, the highest court in North Carolina agreed...
More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds
WRAL investigation: Hundreds of local schools may contain PCBs. A known carcinogen may be lurking in your child’s school. Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. Despite this, these harmful chemicals often go undetected because many states, including North Carolina, do not proactively test schools for them.
Jacksonville police seek help finding missing man last spotted near shopping center
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Do you know where Kevon Folsom is?. Police in Jacksonville are searching for a 29-year-old missing man last seen in the area of the Piney Green Shopping Center located off Freedom Highway. Folsom is described as a white male, standing 6'2" tall, and weighing around...
Investigation continues into J & J Snack Foods fire in Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WITN) - The investigation continues after a fire broke out on Aug. 19th at a food distribution facility in Holly Ridge. Multiple fire crews responded to a call about a fire at J & J Snack Foods located on Sounds Rd. As crews were putting the fire out, many roads around the building were shut down like N. Dyson Rd, Kraft St, N. Himes St and Sounds Rd.
Q&A: New Hanover's interim school superintendent talks about building trust, relationships
With the start of the new school year and the New Hanover County Board of Education’s recent selection of a temporary leader, the interim superintendent sat down with the StarNews to discuss how he plans to help keep the district moving forward. The district went through a stressful budget season, dealing with a...
The Carolina Beach Police Foundation awards two grants to the Carolina Beach Police Department
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Tuesday morning, the board of directors for the Carolina Beach Police Foundation (CBPF) awarded Chief Vic Ward of the Carolina Beach Police Department a grant of $10,980.90. This grant will be used to update their drone capabilities, which will help ensure officer safety and...
Sheriff’s office, Four County Electric warning of scam targeting Elizabethtown residents
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man claiming to be a contractor or employee of Four County Electric Membership Corporation is attempting to scam residents in Elizabethtown, according to the county sheriff’s office and Four County EMC. According to the announcements, a man in a white truck is asking...
At state’s request, Johnston postpones new industry announcement
SELMA — County industry recruiter Chris Johnson demurs when asked for details about a new industry before the scheduled announcement. “Project announcements can be volatile and may evaporate before they get off the ground,” he says in a common refrain. That hasn’t happened, so far, with Project Tray. But an email on Friday had the word “POSTPONED” across the top […] The post At state’s request, Johnston postpones new industry announcement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
South Central vs. Northside High School – Onslow girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Tuesday, August 27
There is a game between Big East 3A/4A teams in Jacksonville, NC on Tuesday, August 27 (beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET), with Northside High School – Onslow hosting South Central High School. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass...
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