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Duplin County roads to close for construction
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — NCDOT announced Monday morning that they are closing N.C. 111 in Duplin County for the next couple of weeks. N.C. 111 near Donald K. Outlaw Road will close on August 28, and will reopen two days later on the 30. N.C. 111 near Zion Church Road will close on September […]
Cumberland County kicks off school year with new non-invasive weapons detection system
Cumberland County Schools debut new security measures for first day of school. On Monday, about 50,000 students returned to Cumberland County's 86 schools. New this year in the district, a non-invasive weapons detection system will be installed in all middle and high schools starting in September. The system is something...
Carjack Suspect Tries to Catch Ride After Long Night in the Swamp
Two carjacking suspects who spent the night in the swamp near Lake Waccamaw are in custody facing multiple charges. One of the suspects was arrested while trying to flag down motorists on U.S. 74. Keko Kenya Somers-Williams, 19,and David Wayne Henry, 19, face multiple felonies in Columbus and New Hanover...
New Class of Vehicle Crime Inspectors Joins N.C. DMV Bureau in Rocky Mount Ceremony
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau has added eleven new inspectors to combat vehicle-related crimes. They recently completed their training in the 30th Basic Inspector Class at the DMV Headquarters in Rocky Mount. Their duties include addressing vehicle theft, title fraud, driver's license and ID card manipulation, and odometer tampering, as reported by the NCDOT.
3 Things To Know For August 26
Here are three things to know for Monday, August 26:. 1. National Overdose Awareness Event: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bladen County Courtyard, 166 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Memorial walk at noon starting at courthouse. Event to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose and raise awareness. Information: Isabella Faison at 910-872-6264.
Turning hotels into apartments. Another project planned in Fayetteville.
The same developer that converted the former Bordeaux Motor Inn and Holiday Inn Bordeaux at 1707 Owen Drive into apartment-style living space has similar plans to convert another former motel into a living space, according to city records. The Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its Aug. 12 meeting for GoodHomes Inc. to be issued private activity bonds not to exceed $80 million by the Public Finance Authority. ...
With AARP's help, Leland plans to become more 'age friendly.' Here's what to know.
The town of Leland is taking steps to be more “Age-Friendly.” Like many municipalities within the Wilmington area, Leland has been seeing an influx of residents of all ages. In 2022, Leland joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. To be considered, the town had to complete several steps, including forming an advisory...
Extreme heat days are becoming more common. Is Wilmington ready?
August in Wilmington began like the last few weeks of July in the Cape Fear region ended − under a heat advisory. With heat indexes away from the coast pushing well into the triple digits, residents were advised by the National Weather Service's Wilmington office to "limit prolonged outdoor exposure and drink plenty of water." ...
Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields
A Chapel Hill artist hopes a new mural of soul singer Lee Fields will cause people to learn more about the Wilson native. The 12-foot by 12-foot mural of Fields is Scott Nurkin’s 25th of a musical personality. It is located on the side of the Wilson Economic Development Council building at 108 Barnes St. in downtown Wilson. Nurkin, 49, […] The post Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Four people arrested during massive drug bust in Vance County
Heroin, cocaine, marijuana and more recovered from massive drug bust in Vance County. Authorities arrested and charged multiple people after a massive drug bust at a home in Vance County. According to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, with assistance from the Henderson Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau...
GUC buying Grimesland sewer main, eyes town's system
A new subdivision outside Grimesland prompted Greenville Utilities Commission to purchase a portion of a nine-mile force main that feeds the town’s sewage to GUC’s wastewater treatment plant. GUC’s Board of Commissioners approved the purchase along with granting additional sewer discharge capacity to the town when it met last week. GUC Attorney Phillip Dixon said the developers of Luke’s Landing, which is next to the force main, will request annexation...
More Americans having to choose between food and energy bills
Charlotte, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters.In both instances, her energy bills reached hundreds of dollars a month."Sometimes I have to choose whether I'm going to pay the light bill," Freeman said, "or do I pay all the rent or buy food or not let my son do a sport?"As a regional field organizer for PowerUp NC, Freeman's job is to help people properly weatherize their...
ENC credit expert breaks down concerns for citizens following social security breach
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN)—A class action lawsuit has sparked a viral claim that the social security numbers of all U.S. citizens were leaked as part of a data breach this year. According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, 2.9 billion records were reportedly stolen in a massive data theft. Diana Harris,...
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