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Ahoskie police seek 'armed and dangerous' EC man accused of shooting two
Ahoskie police are seeking an “armed and dangerous” Elizabeth City man they say shot two people in the Hertford County town Wednesday evening. Maurice Baum Jr., 20, is charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and felony breaking and entering with intent to terrorize, a press release from the Ahoskie Police Department states. According to the release, Ahoskie police responded to a reported shooting incident in the 300 block...
Inaugural cohort selected for Exceptional BRAVES Leader program
UNC Pembroke has announced that 19 faculty and staff members have been selected for the inaugural Exceptional BRAVES Leader program cohort. The program is designed to develop and foster university leaders and enhance their leadership skills while preparing participants for positions of higher responsibility as they progress in their careers.
Sammy Turner and the Dirty South Band performs live on FOX8
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Kernersville’s Sammy Turner and The Dirty South Band visited the FOX8 Studios for Live Music Thursday. They’re a six-piece band that plays southern rock and old country music. The band was formed about five years ago and is made of musicians from...
NY-style deli opens in downtown Raleigh's Union Station
Union Station Deli and Catering opened Thursday at Raleigh's Union Station in downtown Raleigh. Rocky Top Catering is behind this new restaurant, which bills itself as serving "authentic New York Deli food" with a menu including fresh-made breakfast bagels, deli sandwiches, and hot pressed paninis featuring house smoked pastrami and chicken parmesan cutlet.
2K without power in Eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — There are about 2,000 customers without power in eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy. The power outage map shows the Mebane/Haw River area affected due to fallen trees on equipment. The estimated time of restoration is 4:15 p.m. Stay with WFMY News 2 for...
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.
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