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Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project
City officials, developers and members of the community came together Friday morning to break ground and celebrate the Pender Crossing development on Pender Street. Pender Crossing is a new 2.13-acre development owned and managed by Woda Cooper Companies. The 48-unit complex will be built on the site of the former Pender Street Park. The park will be relocated and renovated […] The post Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gastonia restaurant ranked 16th best in North Carolina according to Yelp
Webb Custom Kitchen located on South South Street in Gastonia has once again been recognized as one of the state’s best restaurants. Webb came in at number 16 on Yelp’s recently released list of the top 100 restaurants in North Carolina. ...
Holly Ridge Mayor Jeff Wenzel resigns
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WECT) - Holly Ridge Mayor Jeff Wenzel on Monday, Aug. 19, announced that he is resigning from the position. Wenzel has been mayor of the town since 2020. “Holly Ridge has grown immensely over the past 4 and a half years since i became mayor and I have come to realize that my work schedule could not allow for the duties of being mayor. At this important juncture for the Town with the development of the Camp Davis Industrial Park as well as other growth initiatives, the citizens of Holly Ridge need a mayor who can devote more time to attending meetings, meeting with developers, and represent the Town. The future is bright for Holly Ridge and I am excited to continue to be active in my community,” his statement reads.
Afternoon thunderstorms possible in the Piedmont Triad ahead of a beautiful week
(WGHP) —As you’re hitting the road this morning, you’re going to have a wonderful morning drive. Into the afternoon commute, however, we’ll probably have some showers and thunderstorms in the Piedmont Triad. Don’t forget your umbrella as you’re heading out the door, even if it doesn’t seem like you’ll need it this morning. This afternoon they’ll really […]
NC Appeals Court asked to review approval of Bald Head Island ferry sale
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has been asked to intervene in the decision by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to approve the sale of the Bald Head Island ferry system to SharpVue Capital. “Our argument today is that in approving this transfer, the commission committed a number of...
CFCC Veterinary Medical Technology program director honored as inaugural AVTE Fellow
Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is proud to announce that April Lehmann, Veterinary Medical Technology Program Director, has been recognized as a member of the inaugural class of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) Fellow. This honor is awarded to exceptional veterinary technician educators who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, innovation, and mentorship.
Voter Voices: Abortion rights, inflation among key issues for some Granville County residents
Billy Squires is a lifelong Democrat and a friendly neighbor, as evidenced by the way he greeted familiar faces passing by as we spoke outside the U.S. Post Office on Main Street in downtown Oxford. The 71-year-old Granville County resident retired from a career in sales but hasn't stopped working.
Working Wheels Celebrates Ten Years of Service to WNC
Working Wheels, a locally based non-profit that provides affordable, reliable transportation for local families in need, is celebrating ten years of work in Western North Carolina. On Thursday, August 8th, the Working Wheels organization celebrated with donors, clients, employees, board members, and partners at the New Belgium Brewhouse. Over 200...
North Carolina State Board of Elections to vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's digital ID
The North Carolina state elections board will decide for the first time Tuesday whether to accept a digital version of a student ID as an acceptable photo voter ID. The board has never approved a digital ID in the past, but mobile technology is advancing quickly.
Books for ‘North Carolina Bookwatch’
Although “North Carolina Bookwatch” no longer airs on PBS-NC, people still ask which books are being featured. When I explain, they ask, “Well, what books would you be discussing?” Here are three of my answers. 1. “Charlotte, the Slugger, and Me: Coming-of-Age Story of a Southern City and Two Tenacious Brothers,” by Jack Claiborne Jack Claiborne and his brother Slug […] The post Books for ‘North Carolina Bookwatch’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State and local NAACP respond to UNCW's elimination of DEI just weeks before school starts
After the recent announcement of the removal of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion office and positions from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the statewide and local chapters of the NAACP responded. The removal of the positions came after all but two of the UNC System Board of Governors members voted in May...
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