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Bertie County hosts first home football game in 2 years, welcomes Edenton-Holmes
We are getting ready for Week 2 of the high school football season Bertie County is getting ready to host its first football game in 2 years they welcome Edenton-Holmes to Windsor Thursday night and the Falcons will do so with a new head coach. Ronald Pou is now leading...
Everything You Need to Know: UNC, NC State and Wake Forest Open Season Thursday
ACCN: Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), Dana Boyle (sideline) NC State will begin its 2024 campaign at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday evening as the 24th-ranked Wolfpack will welcome FCS foe Western Carolina to Raleigh. Under head coach Dave Doeren, NC State is 8-0 in season openers at home and 10-1 overall in lid-lifters. Three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year, Grayson McCall, will be the Wolfpack quarterback to begin the season. The Coastal Carolina transfer has logged more than 10,000 career passing yards and 88 touchdowns, while also adding 18 rushing touchdowns and more than 1,100 yards on the ground. Western Carolina posted a 7-4 record throughout the 2023 season, including a 5-3 mark in SoCon play and FCS top 25 wins over No. 7/8 Samford and No. 20/24 Chattanooga.
Updated: Jones: Pasquotank River bridge needs scheduled openings for boats
CAMDEN — Camden Sheriff Kevin Jones believes the Pasquotank River drawbridge should operate more efficiently when it comes to opening for boating traffic. Jones said on the Camden Sheriff’s app earlier this week that he’d like to explore establishing a more specific schedule for the drawbridge’s openings, believing it would benefit both law enforcement and the motoring public. According to Jones, the bridge, which is operated by the N.C. Department...
22 mph project lands in Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON – A local veteran who’s dedicated almost two decades of his life to Lincoln County veterans has spearheaded a movement known as “Project 22.”. A retired U.S. Marine Corps corporal, Chris Duschel submitted a request to the Lincolnton City Council at its June 6 meeting, seeking to change the speed limit from 25 mph to 22 mph on both Water and Sycamore streets, from Court Square to Flint Street, to increase awareness of veteran suicide. A public hearing was scheduled for the Aug. 1 meeting and the proposal was approved unanimously.
Small plane performs emergency landing on I-840 in Greensboro
A single-engine small plane experienced a mechanical failure and was forced to do an emergency landing on Interstate 840, also known as the Greensboro Urban Loop, Wednesday evening. The plane landed on I-840 westbound at the I-73 juncture. According to the city and the Greensboro Police Department, a vehicle made...
HBCU homecoming game sold out before regular season begins
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is excited to announce that tickets for the highly anticipated homecoming football game against Hampton University have officially sold out. The Aggies will face Coastal Athletic Association opponent, the Hampton Pirates, on Saturday, October 19, at 1 p.m. at Truist Stadium. A limited...
Habitat Catawba Valley Breaks Ground On The Cottages At Ridgeview, Phase III, With Groundbreaking Ceremony Aug. 29
Catawba Valley, NC — Habitat Catawba Valley proudly announces the groundbreaking of The Cottages at Ridgeview, Phase III, a pivotal milestone in the ongoing revitalization efforts of the Ridgeview community. This phase marks the construction of six new homes, furthering our commitment to providing affordable housing solutions and fostering vibrant communities.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch college football on TV, stream online
North Carolina A&T Aggies @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Current Records: North Carolina A&T 0-0, Wake Forest 0-0 Where: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium -- Winston-Salem, North Carolina. TV: ESPN+. Follow: CBS Sports App. Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $10.00. What to Know.
Family with deep Granville roots holds 90th annual reunion
For the 90th consecutive year, a large extended family with roots in southern Granville County gathered for the annual family reunion and celebrated the wonders of faith and family. This 90th HLLBG Family Reunion — the letters stand for — was held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel RTP in Durham Aug. 23-25. A meet and greet on Friday kicked off […] The post Family with deep Granville roots holds 90th annual reunion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
People head to Sandhills' lakes as temperatures soar
As another heatwave rolls through the area, people are going out to the area's lakes to cool off.Some people at Fayetteville's Lake Rim Boating and Fishing area say it's their first choice for cooling off on a hot day because there's low foot traffic."This is one of my favorite places to come. I like the peace and quiet down here and I like the scenery," said Xavier Poindexter.One of the things people do here to relax is to feed the birds. One woman, Marion Raines, tells ABC11 she comes here once a week to give them bread."I usually come to...
Trusted Elections Tour to stop here
A statewide series of events aimed at convincing the public the election process is reliable will include a swing next week through Mount Airy, where one local Republican official is skeptical. Billed as the North Carolina Trusted Elections Tour, the non-partisan effort involves 27 town hall meetings being held across North Carolina. The session in Mount Airy is scheduled next Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the council chambers...
National Black Business Month in the Triad: Food Showcase tonight
N.C. — August is National Black Business Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and supporting Black-owned businesses across the country. The Triad's vibrant community of Black entrepreneurs plays a vital role in the city’s economic and cultural landscape. To commemorate their success, two Local Vibe favorites are teaming...
Over $4 million awarded to Eastern Carolina park improvements
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Ten parks in Eastern Carolina are receiving funding from the state for improvements and accessibility features. The Governor’s Office announced the awarding of $17.9 million in grant funding to parks across the state, with $4 million of that impacting parks here in the east. This funding comes through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, or PARTF, which was approved in a meeting on Aug. 23.
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