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North Carolina is quickly losing local elections directors
With Election Day approaching, North Carolina has a problem. The state is rapidly losing county elections directors. In the past five years, the state says North Carolina’s 100 counties have seen 61 election director changes. That turnover could have an impact on voters when they go to cast their ballots.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife speaks at pregnancy center that offers ‘abortion pill reversal’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Abortion has remained a hot topic in the 2024 North Carolina election cycle, particularly after state lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto in order to pass a law restricting abortions in the state. Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein has run numerous ads attacking his opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, and heavily […]
No state budget this year means Medicaid could run low
NC Medicaid costs fluctuate each year. The state Department of Health and Human Services forecasts how costs might change and asks the legislature for funding adjustments based on those predictions. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the department asked for almost half a billion dollars extra to meet higher costs —...
Robeson County woman wins over 300K with NC lottery digital instant win
One woman in Robeson County turned $1 into over $300,000 when she decided to play one of North Carolina Education Lottery's new digital instant win games.Carletta Woodall said she was about to go to sleep Thursday night when she decided to play."I couldn't sleep after that," she laughed.Woodall won the epic jackpot in the Bison Bonanza game, a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot. The odds of that win are 1 in 31 million.She already has one plan for her winnings."I've never been to Vegas so I want to take a trip there," Woodall said.She claimed her prize at lottery headquarters nd after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $245,316.In addition to her trip, Woodall plans to do some home repairs and share her winnings with her family.
Greenville Tar Heel Little League wins 10-12 year old division state championship, to represent NC in Southeast Regional
WILSON, N.C. (WITN)– Greenville’s Tar Heel Little League beat Bull City of Durham 10-0 in the North Carolina Little League Baseball State Championship game on Thursday morning to advacne to the Southeast Regional. Tar Heel outscored their opponents 45-3 in the state tournament to go 4-0. They last...
50+ events happening this weekend
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - Are you looking for events this weekend? Well there’s a lot of live music, everything from world-renowned bands like the Eli Young Band and local performers. There’s also many pop-up markets, some even bringing it back in time with selling physical vinyl’s, DVDs and cassettes.
Community Crossroads raising funds for resource center
Nearly a month after breaking ground on its resource center project, Community Crossroads Center is urging community members to contribute to its capital campaign. The center, Greenville’s only homeless shelter, needs to raise $1 million to fully fund construction of the 13,000-square-foot facility. It will house a medical clinic, learning labs, classrooms, conference space, offices for partner organizations, and storage. The cost of the project is $4.2 million. Once it’s...
Police: Man accused of pointing gun at Wilmington traffic was not armed with a weapon
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A portion of College Road near UNCW closed Thursday, July 18, after police received a report of a man pointing a gun at traffic, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 600 block of College Road at around 9:30...
Multi-agency operation nets drug bust in ENC, suspect held without bond
A Greenville man is being held without bond after a multi-agency investigation resulted in multiple charges and the seizure of drugs, money, and firearms. Patrick O'Brien Coffey, 25, of Greenville, was arrested on Monday, July 8, after a search warrant was executed on a residence in Edward, North Carolina. Officials...
Nash school board calls special meeting
Nash County Board of Education members plan to take action on an undisclosed matter they’re first scheduled to discuss behind closed doors. A special called meeting is set for noon on Monday, Nash County Public Schools announced in a news release Wednesday afternoon. Members will meet via videoconference, and all public portions of the meeting will be livestreamed on a […] The post Nash school board calls special meeting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff's office warns of phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents
The Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents. The sheriff's office said citizens are receiving phone calls from callers impersonating law enforcement officers claiming to be Sergeant Hamlett. The caller says they have legal papers and must call back immediately. When calling the number back the impersonator has the voicemail set up to reflect the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The number calling citizens is 910-479-5277.
New Leadership Announced for Elizabethtown Middle School
Elizabethtown, NC – Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Bobby Godwin will be the new principal at Elizabethtown Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Godwin comes to Elizabethtown Middle with 15 years of educational experience. Since 2009, he has worked in Columbus County Schools,...
With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs
Again I want to thank The Wilson Times for your continued coverage of veterans’ organizations in Wilson County, including your outstanding coverage of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 throughout the years. During our annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser at Parker’s Barbecue, it felt good to not once hear someone say “I did not know there is a DAV chapter in Wilson.” Thank […] The post With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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...
CFCC’s Small Business Center ranked number one in North Carolina
The rankings, which are determined by the North Carolina Small Business Center Network, evaluate the performance of small business centers across all community colleges in the state. The rankings are based on five key criteria:. Number of counseling clients. Number of housing clients. Number of small businesses in the service...
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