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Council OKs $350K to cover overspending on salaries in 2023-24
Moments after voting 5-0 to adopt the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget on Friday, city councilors and Mayor Kirk Rivers were facing the possibility of the city starting the new fiscal year already in the red to the tune of nearly $350,000. That realization set in after City Manager Montré Freeman asked council to approve a budget amendment to the 2023-24 budget, which expired on June 30. The amendment sought...
Wilmington Water Tours at odds with its homeowners association in a move that could see the business close
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A downtown Wilmington business is at odds with its homeowners association and could potentially have to shut down its business. Wilmington Water Tours has been a part of the local community for 15 years now, cruising guests along the Cape Fear River. But according to co-owner Doug Springer, one day things hit a snag.
Avelo Airlines extending east coast flight schedule through January 7
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Avelo Airlines announced on July 2 that it is extending its east coast flight schedule through Jan. 7, 2025. This includes the flights from and to the Wilmington International Airport and:. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) Tampa, Fla. (TPA) New Haven, Conn. (HVN) Washington, D.C. / Baltimore,...
Independence Day celebrations to light up the sky
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang at area Independence Day celebrations. Here are some ways to celebrate: Farmville Folks in Farmville will get a jump on the holiday with a celebration on Wednesday. The day will begin with a youth-led Patriot Parade at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Farmville Public Library. Events at the Town Common begin at 6 p.m....
Board faults high school’s design
SMITHFIELD — The particulars of Wilson’s Mills High School are set; the school board in June signed a contract with the builder. Still, “we ain’t all happy about the design,” board member Kay Carroll told Brooks Moore, the district’s construction chief, during a meeting last month. “It ain’t a perfect design.” Carroll in particular found fault with windowless classrooms. “Interior […] The post Board faults high school’s design first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization to Host Fourth of July Celebration
A Fourth of July event will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pearson Park. “Downtown Kinston Revitalization, the City of Kinston and the Kinston Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department are thrilled to host the annual July 4th Independence Day celebration in downtown Kinston's Pearson Park,” said DKR Executive Director Leon Steele. “The festivities kick off at 3:30 with Flimsy. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, ice cream, funnel cakes, snow cones and tacos.”
Church-operated thrift shop helps others
This story appears in the summer issue of Wilsonian. If you’re on the hunt for a good thrifting find, Second Blessings in Elm City has got you covered. “It’s the best kept secret in Wilson County,” said Wanda Dorsey, Second Blessings committee chairwoman. “You never know what you’re going to find. We get something unique and fun every week.” The […] The post Church-operated thrift shop helps others first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wallace man Named Deacon of the Year
Reverend Mike Vandiver, a deacon at Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church, was recently named Deacon of the Year by the State Chaplin of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization whose mission is promoting faith, charity, and service. Of 95 deacons in the Diocese of Raleigh, Vandiver was selected for his active involvement in supporting Faith in Action programs as demonstrated by his service to the community and his church. ...
This land will be a farm forever
WILLOW SPRING — The Triangle Land Conservancy has partnered with a Johnston County family to conserve 50 acres of farmland, forest and wetlands. Other partners in the effort were Johnston County and the state’s Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. “The Stephenson Farm has been in my family for over 100 years,” said landowner Lola Delbridge. “I was born […] The post This land will be a farm forever first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Former patient and employee support doctor after office closure
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Last week, Carolina East Family Medicine in Greenville left patients confused and worried about their healthcare. “The procedures were changing, and all the personnel had changed,” said Solliah Bryant, a former patient. Patients found a note stating Dr. Jahrsdorfer, known as Dr. J, had taken...
After 64 years and an ocean apart, DNA test unites father and daughter
NEW BERN, Craven County — 'Never Give Up' is the message one family wants to tell the world after a DNA kit united a father/daughter duo after 64 years and a continent apart. David Jones never knew he had a daughter. He raised two sons and lives in New...
Driftwood Apartments reopen after three years, housing the Wilmington community's most in need
Driftwood Apartments, located on a quiet street off Princess Place Drive, were originally conceived as permanent supportive housing. The federal government program mandated affordability- capped at 30% of a resident’s income, regardless of what that income was - for 15 years. But at the end of that term, the previous owners kicked most of the tenants out and tried to sell the complex on the private market.
Mount Olive resident opens Fountain of Youth home care facility
A new four bed men’s group home will be opening up on July 1 in Mount Olive. Owner Sadio Sykes, held a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 21 at her business located at 1116 South Church Street in Mount Olive. Five Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce members joined her for a ceremony in front of the home. At the start of the event, Sykes welcomed the crowd and told them what services her business would be offering to the community. ...
Rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites spotted over Charlotte area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Satellites launched by tech mogul Elon Musk’s SpaceX were visible over the Charlotte region early Wednesday morning, leaving a glowing trail as they sailed into orbit. SpaceX confirmed that it launched 20 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch happened just before 5...
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