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Fayetteville once had a theme song. What happened?
For nearly 13 years, Fayetteville residents who called City Hall were greeted with the lyrics “I'm talkin' about my hometown, Fayetteville/ She's nestled in the sand hills on a river called Cape Fear.” The song, "Hometown Fayetteville,” was written by Thomas Black Jr., and was the winning submission in a contest to build community pride, according to 2002 Fayetteville Observer articles. ...
Fayetteville State University is among two North Carolina schools ranked most affordable
A new analysis ranks North Carolina as home to two of the most affordable colleges and universities in the country, including one in Fayetteville. The tuition analysis from The College Investor, a personal finance and investing website, compared out-of-state tuition for a single academic year across hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, according to the report. Fayetteville State University and Western Carolina University are recognized for their affordability, with annual out-of-state tuition costs of $6,262 and...
Election forecaster moves NC gubernatorial race toward Democrats
An election forecaster shifted its rating of the North Carolina gubernatorial race toward Democrats on Wednesday, as the Democratic nominee, state Attorney General Josh Stein, leads his Republican counterpart, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, by notable margins in recent polling. Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved its rating from from “toss-up” to “leans Democratic” in light of the…
Search continues for suspects in Harnett shooting
Aug. 29—LILLINGTON — No arrests had been made Wednesday in a shooting at a convenience store on U.S. 421 that seriously injured a Sanford man, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office. DeCarlos Donte Cherry, 32, was shot multiple times in the incident that happened about 11 p.m. Monday at the Circle K store about a half mile from Seminole Road, a Sheriff's Office release said. Cherry ...
Hope Mills 10U softball team wins Softball World Series
The girls of the Hope Mills 10U Softball All-Stars Angels were all too happy to talk about their sport and recent win at the Dixie Softball World Series tournament in Monroe, Louisiana. “Wait, am I gonna be on ESPN?” One asked excitedly. Her mom giggled. When the 12 girls...
$25K reward offered in missing Madalina Cojocari case
Officials in North Carolina are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Thursday.
Naloxone distribution efforts help fight opioid crisis in NC
Naloxone distribution efforts help make medication widely available. Naloxone has quickly become a central part of harm reduction efforts nationally and within North Carolina. The medication comes in two main forms: an injection and nasal spray. Both work to save lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone...
Republican candidate for Governor Mark Robinson makes Eastern NC campaign stops
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Republican candidate for Governor, and Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson made campaign stops in four different Eastern NC counties Thursday. He visited Craven, Pamlico, Beaufort and Jones counties. He said that going out and meeting potential voters is about energy. “It’s just energizing the base, you know? It’s […]
RFK Jr. can’t get off ballot in North Carolina, can’t get back on it in New York
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lost twice Thursday in his battles to stay on the presidential ballot in some states and get off of it in others. North Carolina’s elections board refused to take him off that state’s ballot, with a majority saying it was too late in the process for him to withdraw. Meanwhile, an appeals court in New York rejected Kennedy’s request to get back on the ballot there, upholding a judge’s decision to disqualify him for having lied on elections paperwork about where he lived.
Davis campaign to open office in EC on Friday
Congressman Don Davis' re-election campaign is putting down roots in Elizabeth City. Don Davis for NC plans to host a reception Friday at 4 p.m. to mark the opening of the congressman's campaign office in Elizabeth City, a press release from the campaign states. The office will be located at 103-H Tanglewood Parkway North, Elizabeth City. The office is located at the Shoppes at Tanglewood shopping center near the Walmart Supercenter, the Hair Cuttery and the Grace Montessori Academy, according to an online map. Davis, a Democrat from Snow Hill who was first elected in November 2022, is seeking re-election to a second term representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Davis is being challenged in the Nov. 5 election by Republican Laurie Buckhout of Edenton and Libertarian Tom Bailey.
Savoring the Sea: The NC Oyster Trail
A statewide effort connects Raleigh to the coast — and an ocean delicacy — through partnerships with restaurants, supplies and oyster farms. “Few ingredients taste so much like the place they come from,” says chef Sean Fowler of Mandolin in Raleigh. “But oysters truly offer the essence of their environment — their taste, texture and aroma directly connect you to the sea.” “I love everything about them,” agrees chef Sunny Gerhart of St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar. “Served raw on the half shell with a touch of mignonette, fried until perfectly crispy with a touch of hot sauce aioli and a squeeze of lemon, gently poached in a stew. Oysters are so versatile, you can really do so much.”
$1 million grant for EV charging stations & courses for community colleges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Three Eastern Carolina community colleges are going to be participating in this new grant-funded project. The U.S. Department of Transportation has given grant funds to ten North Carolina community colleges for EV charging stations and clean energy courses. Three of those community colleges are here in the east:
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