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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.
Scientist says simple household solution can combat mold growth during high humidity conditions
Heavy rains continued through the weekend, even after Tropical Storm Debby passed out of ENC. In addition, the relative humidity in some areas of eastern North Carolina has been at 100%. That combined dampness can cause problems inside homes. Dr. Rachel Noble with the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences in...
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...
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...
Healthy restaurant chain quietly closes Fayetteville location in Freedom Town Center
The Fayetteville outpost of a healthy chain restaurant recently closed. CoreLife Eatery, located in the Freedom Town Center on Skibo Road, was closed during business hours on Friday. “Sorry we are closed permanently. CoreLife thanks you for your patronage,” a sign affixed to the front door read. ...
Faison residents invited to ‘bolt’ to Rec Center for free dinner, movie
FAISON — Free dinner and a movie — it doesn’t get much better than that. On Saturday, August 17, residents of Faison and the surrounding community are invited to the Anne Stroud Taylor Recreation and Wellness Center for dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a showing of the movie Bolt at 7 p.m. Both dinner and the movie are provided courtesy of the Faison Improvement Group (FIG).
Wright’s Center gets $250k grant to provide more Alzheimer’s-related care
A $250,000 grant has been awarded to a Rocky Mount-based nonprofit agency to provide innovative respite care projects to help those in Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson counties caring for those with dementia. The funding is for The Wright’s Center, which is at the southwest corner of Raleigh Boulevard and Grace Street just southwest of downtown. The center provides daytime health care for senior citizens and disabled adults. The funding is...
Opening for section of N.C. 540 stalled by Tropical Storm Debby
RALEIGH, N.C.(WNCN) — Tropical Storm Debby has stalled the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s plans to open a new section of N.C. 540. The new 18-mile section was scheduled to open at the end of the month with a ribbon cutting scheduled for Aug. 27. NCDOT now says the section is likely to open in September, instead with a ribbon cutting moved to line up with the new opening date.
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