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New video shows Onslow County Deputy charged with assault
Cedar Point, CARTERET COUNTY — A former Onslow County deputy faces multiple charges stemming from a June 23rd altercation between a Native American tribe and residents of the Bridge View neighborhood in Cedar Point. The dispute arose over newly discovered ancient burial grounds. James De La O Jr., 53,...
Onslow County Sheriff’s Department looking to expand Project Lifesaver
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s been nearly six months since the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department started Project Lifesaver, but only two people are using it. The tracker can either go on the wrist or ankle through a band that resembles a hospital bracelet. Once on, police can either use an antenna on top of their […]
Local Government Roundup - July 18, 2024
New Bern residents can expect to see a higher electric bill this month. Starting July 1, the city is enacting a 6% increase in electric rates that will continue for one year. The New Bern Board of Aldermen approved the increase at its June 25 meeting, citing a $3 million deficit in electric operations. City Manager Foster Hughes attributed the deficit to inflation, network expansion, and rate cuts from 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Tainted water at Camp Lejeune tied to faster Parkinson’s progression
U.S. Marine Corps and Navy personnel exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and other industrial chemicals in drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina face greater than twice the risk of experiencing accelerated Parkinson’s disease progression than individuals who were not exposed, a new study found. These findings add to...
Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million
Darden Restaurants is adding Tex-Mex to the menu. The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains, said Wednesday it’s buying Chuy’s for approximately $605 million. Darden said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Chuy’s for $37.50 per share. Those shares closed at $25.27 apiece on Wednesday, then soared past $37 in after-hours trading once the deal was announced. Darden shares fell 1% in after-hours trading. Darden said the boards of Darden and Chuy’s have unanimously approved the acquisition. The deal is expected to close later this year, if it’s approved by Chuy’s shareholders.
North Carolina Man Arrested for Armed Incident at Tennessee Rest Stop
Cookeville, TN – Gregory James Daniel of Franklin, North Carolina, was arrested following a dangerous incident at a Tennessee rest stop early Sunday morning. On July 14, Gregory James Daniel,…
eCourts system to go live in Buncombe next week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolina’s court system has been shifting from paper recordkeeping to electronic access, and Buncombe is among the 11 Western North Carolina counties set to switch over on Monday, July 22. Eleven Western North Carolina counties — Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,...
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