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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.
Raleigh mother and unborn child's suspected fentanyl deaths a dark reminder of drug's pull
Triangle mom who lost daughter to fentanyl fights to spread awareness. Seventeen North Carolinians die from an overdose each day. It's part of a troubling trend in our state. Newly released warrants reveal a Raleigh mother and her unborn baby were among the latest cases as they each died from fentanyl overdoses. The latest data serves as a warning for parents.
Repairs ongoing in Elizabeth City after equipment failure at power substation left about 1,000 customers in the dark
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Dominion Energy crews are working to restore power in Elizabeth City following an equipment failure at a substation on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson with Dominion said the crew was able to isolate the failed equipment. Dominion provides the power to the municipal electric department that serves Elizabeth City.
Police identify man killed in Fayetteville neighborhood shooting
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – The Fayetteville Police Department has released the identity of a man killed in a shooting last week. On Tuesday, police identified the shooting victim as 34-year-old Anthony Douglas of Fayetteville. He died in a shooting that occurred on the 200 block of Early Street on Aug. 20.
‘Armed and dangerous’ man on the loose in Halifax County, deputies say
HOLLISTER, N.C. (WNCN) – Investigators are looking for an “armed and dangerous” breaking and entering suspect in Halifax County, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies are actively searching for Lockie “Bobo” Richardson in the area of Arcola Road and Williams Road in Hollister on Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Panda Express seeking to hire managers at September job fair in Wilson
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Panda Restaurant Group, which owns the wildly popular Panda Express restaurants, has a hiring event for store managers coming up in Wilson. Managers oversee one store and do everything from hiring to directing workers, while also meeting financial goal. Benefits include full benefits, 401k...
Lake Holt’s Hub to Eat, Gather, Fish, and Linger
A man who could be 60 or 80, wearing a gray ball cap, jeans, and work boots, ambles out the front door of the Lakeside Grill at Lake Holt, intercepting a family with young children on their way in from the parking lot. “Bring ’em over here,” he says, “and let ’em see the baby ducks!” He waves the kids over to a small picnic shelter, where a pile of yellow fuzz peeps in the back corner. Based on his friendly welcome, you might assume that the man is the owner. But Ollie Hayes, who goes by “OC,” is just one of the regular customers at this tiny grill in Butner. He’s 80, by the way. He’s been coming here nearly every day for the past two years.
Pepper spray used to stop altercation
While the Vikings were battling on the field, two 15-year olds were battling each other on the public walkway at South Granville High School. Creedmoor Police Chief Troy Wheless confirmed that pepper spray was used to separate the two Granville County Public School students at the Friday, Aug. 23 game. Both individuals were treated on-scene by Granville Heath System’s EMS. […] The post Pepper spray used to stop altercation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Perquimans answers longtime call to develop water access
The Perquimans River is a narrow, twisting coastal river that never leaves Perquimans County. It’s rarely more than 50 or 60 feet wide until it suddenly opens up just upriver from Hertford, the county seat. As it passes Durants Neck a little more than a mile south of the town, the river becomes a broad estuarine waterway offering a direct route to the Albemarle Sound.
New high-speed internet company expands into Fayetteville market. What to know.
Editor's note: Brightspeed's investment numbers have been updated to reflect the most recent information. People in Cumberland County will soon have another option for home internet service as a new fiber internet network company sets up shop. ...
Public Notice: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Gymnasium Bleachers Moss Hill Elementary School
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) The Lenoir County Public Schools Subject: Request for Proposal – Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of new gymnasium bleachers at the Moss Hill Elementary School Gymnasium located at 6040 Hwy. 55 West, Kinston, NC 28504. We invite interested vendors to submit a proposal for the specified services outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFQ).
Sheriff: Shots fired at man in car, at Circle K gas station in Harnett County
Person shot multiple times at gas station on US 421 in Harnett County. A man was shot multiple times Tuesday – by multiple shooters – inside a car and at a gas station in Harnett County, the sheriff's office said. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office said the incident...
A Fayetteville man, and leader of Blood gang subset, sentenced to 30 years in federal prison
A Fayetteville man, believed to be the leader of a drug trafficking organization that distributed thousands of pounds of high-grade marijuana in the city, was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison on drug trafficking and firearms charges, according to the North Carolina Department of Justice. Terrence Michael Pittman, 29, pleaded guilty May 24, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a...
Algae bloom along Chowan River
CHOWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - State biologists are advising the public to stay away from the Chowan River due to an algae bloom that can be harmful to people, pets, and fish. The Division of Water Resources reports that the algae bloom has been observed near Rockyhock to the U.S. 17 bridge close to Edenton since August 16th.
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