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Metronet drilling mishap cuts water supply to MacDonald Downs area
Havelock residents may experience some water outages and may want to take note of some advisories. Per the City of Havelock Metronet has drilled through the water main supplying the MacDonald Downs subdivision which means a complete water shutdown for repairs.The repairs will affectresidents on MacDonald Blvd., Marshas Way, Tania Ct., Albert Ct., and Leana Ln. will experience water outages. When service is restored, residents should boil their water until lab results are completed.
‘Armed and dangerous’ man on the loose in Halifax County, deputies say
HOLLISTER, N.C. (WNCN) – Investigators are looking for an “armed and dangerous” breaking and entering suspect in Halifax County, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies are actively searching for Lockie “Bobo” Richardson in the area of Arcola Road and Williams Road in Hollister on Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Havelock officers honored for brave response to fiery domestic disturbance
HAVELOCK, Craven County — Authorities in Havelock were commended for their heroic response for a fiery domestic disturbance that occurred in June of this year. During a Board of Commissioners meeting held on Monday, August 26 Sergeant Gaylan Finney, Officer Brian Zmuda and Officer Travis Racine were recognized and received commendations.
'It's really hard': N.C. show tackling housing issues in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The State of the Nation's Housing 2024 report shows homeowners and renters across the country are struggling with high housing costs. In North Carolina, data from The N.C. Housing Finance Agency shows the proportion of cost-burdened households is slightly lower than national averages but remains very high. This means a number of families are still forced to choose between paying for housing expenses or critical needs like food.
Panda Express seeking to hire managers at September job fair in Wilson
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Panda Restaurant Group, which owns the wildly popular Panda Express restaurants, has a hiring event for store managers coming up in Wilson. Managers oversee one store and do everything from hiring to directing workers, while also meeting financial goal. Benefits include full benefits, 401k...
Rabies confirmed in raccoon in Cumberland County
Cumberland County Animal Services reports a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon in the 6200 block of Withers Drive in Fayetteville. A test conducted at the N.C. State Public Health Lab in Raleigh confirmed the animal was rabid. No people were reportedly exposed to the raccoon, but one dog with current rabies vaccinations was exposed to the animal.
CFCC announces program for future aviation professionals and pilots
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College has announced its new Career Pilot Program to meet the demand for aviation professionals and future commercial pilots. The program will offer its first two courses of History of Aviation and Pilot Instrument Ground School. The History of Aviation course will provide individuals with a comprehensive overview of air transportation, including potential career paths. The Pilot Instrument Ground School course will focus on covering all necessary topics to prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration instrument written test.
Charlotte chef named Chef of the Year
Dot Dot Dot’s Matt Deering wins at the NCRLA Chef Showdown. Chef Matt Deering, executive chef of Park Road cocktail spot Dot Dot Dot, won the title of Chef of the Year at the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s annual Chef Showdown on Monday night. At Dot Dot Dot, Deering has quietly served an impressive menu to pair with the cocktail bar’s renowned drinks, rooted in Southern ingredients but taking on global inspiration. His style of cooking is reflected in the dish that won him the competition: a polenta dumpling with confit pork belly, charred bok choy, chestnut mushroom, sweet corn espuma, and amari and sorghum jus.
New high-speed internet company expands into Fayetteville market. What to know.
Editor's note: Brightspeed's investment numbers have been updated to reflect the most recent information. People in Cumberland County will soon have another option for home internet service as a new fiber internet network company sets up shop. ...
The Dive: Meeting the Endowment's new CEO
The Dive is a free weekly newsletter jointly published by WHQR and The Assembly. You can find more information and subscribe here. Former Politician Named CEO of Wilmington’s Most Powerful Nonprofit. Dan Winslow has mellowed out. Asked if he would still be “spicy” as the New Hanover Community Endowment’s...
Police identify man killed in Fayetteville neighborhood shooting
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – The Fayetteville Police Department has released the identity of a man killed in a shooting last week. On Tuesday, police identified the shooting victim as 34-year-old Anthony Douglas of Fayetteville. He died in a shooting that occurred on the 200 block of Early Street on Aug. 20.
Divided Smithfield council restricts multifamily
SMITHFIELD — No one mentioned the suspicion that Mayor Andy Moore wanted multifamily removed from a zoning category because he opposed townhouses near his home. But that cloud hung over the meeting, first in the town manager’s statement that he had sought the zoning category change even though a staffer, in a Planning Board member, said Moore had done so. […] The post Divided Smithfield council restricts multifamily first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Three Charged in Weekend Chase, Manhunt
A third suspect faces charges in a car theft that led to a high speed chase, a wreck and two manhunts Sunday. Kenyan Hayes, 18, of Montego Court, Wilmington, was released Saturday on a $1,000 unsecured bond, according to Columbus County Detention Center Reports. He was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. Two other suspects in the case, David Wayne Henry, 19, and Keko Kenya Somers-Williams, 18, remain in jail under $83,600 and $86,600 secured bonds.
Raleigh mother and unborn child's suspected fentanyl deaths a dark reminder of drug's pull
Triangle mom who lost daughter to fentanyl fights to spread awareness. Seventeen North Carolinians die from an overdose each day. It's part of a troubling trend in our state. Newly released warrants reveal a Raleigh mother and her unborn baby were among the latest cases as they each died from fentanyl overdoses. The latest data serves as a warning for parents.
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