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North Carolina Charter School Opens Free Virtual Option
A free online public charter school opened its virtual doors this week with remote classes starting for students in kindergarten through 11th grade. An offshoot of the brick-and-mortar Pine Springs Preparatory Academy (PSPA) in North Carolina, the virtual school aims to offer more education options for students throughout the state.
North Carolinian rises from poverty to founding successful disaster relief company
Some areas of North Carolina are still cleaning up from Hurricane Debby. Helping people and cities clean up after a disaster is something North Carolinian Shaurice Mullins knows a lot about. For 25 years, Mullins, CEO and founder of Elite Disaster Consulting, has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state emergency management agencies in cleanup operations following tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Traveling Monstrance makes visit to Williamston
The towns of Williamston, Colerain and Windsor were graced this past weekend by a Traveling Monstrance sponsored by Williamston’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The religious procession was held in conjunction with the Diocese of Raleigh’s Centennial Celebration that began in January 2024. The event was held in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 16, in Williamston on Aug. 17 and in Colerain at the migrant farm on Sunday, Aug. 18. The goal...
Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group
ProPublica, a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigative journalism, published an article on Aug. 17 that linked Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds and North Carolina House Representative Keith Kidwell (R- Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Pamlico) to militia group American Patriots Three Percent or AP3. ProPublica defines AP3 as one of the largest militias in the United States […] The post Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group appeared first on Washington Daily News.
NCDHHS launches Strategic Housing Plan to expand support for people with disabilities
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, currently residing in congregate settings or at risk of entry into these settings.
Edenton residents assail SAGA’s failure to renovate historic Hinton Hotel
A crowd of 55 to 60 Edenton residents and other concerned citizens gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to describe for Mayor Hackney High and town council members their frustration with SAGA Construction and its nine years of failure to renovate the historic Hinton Hotel in the heart of the town.
4 caught after crime spree at 4 Goldsboro stores spurs 22-mile chase into Wilson, police say
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Two women and two men were arrested Friday after a theft spree from four Goldsboro stores led to a 22-mile car chase into Wilson, police said Saturday. The four suspects stole more than $5,700 worth of items from Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Ross and TJ...
Cleveland avenges playoff loss to Hoggard, opens season with win over reigning state runner-up
Cleveland was eliminated from the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs last fall by Hoggard, which advanced to the state championship game where it lost to Weddington. But Friday marked the beginning of a new season, and this time it was Cleveland that came away victorious. The Rams...
Cumberland County man dies, 3 injured in 3-car crash just off I-95 near Dunn, officials say
DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cumberland County man died Friday night after his car crossed a center line and collided with two other cars in a Harnett County wreck, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash that also injured three people was reported around 9 p.m....
SAU Receives $10K Donation From Wayne County Group HBCU Alliance at St. James AME Zion Church
The Wayne County HBCU Alliance in Goldsboro is the latest organization to offer a generous gift to Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), continuing the outpouring of love and support the 157-year-old university has received from the community. In a St. James Church AME Zion Church service on Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Wayne County HBCU Alliance presented a $10,100 check to SAU Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess.
City of Jacksonville honors first African American Marines at 15th Montford Point ceremony
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — 82 years ago, the country’s first African American Marines were recruited at Camp Montford Point in Onslow County. Friday, August 23 the City of Jacksonville celebrated their bravery at the 15th annual Montford Point Marine ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens. There were thirty recipients...
2024 Season Preview: Wallace-Rose Hill looks for successful season despite losses
The Wallace-Rose Hill football team lost all but two starters on offense and two starters on defense from last year’s East Central 2A Conference championship team due to graduation; however, according to head coach Kevin Motsinger, the expectation of success remains the same for the Bulldogs. “The expectations will never change at (Wallace-Rose Hill). Whether I’m there or not, the (fans) they expect that we should score every time we run, and when the other team runs a play, we should still score. That’s kind...
New 64-unit apartment complex officially open
Tarek Johnson on Tuesday afternoon was upbeat about being among the first residents to settle into the new 64-unit East Haven Apartments. “It’s nice,” Johnson said. “It’s beautiful. I mean, I love everything about it.” Johnson, 33, was commenting after officials, community leaders, workers and local residents gathered under a large open tent for the official opening of a $16 million complex at the end of Glory Drive in the...
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