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Saint Augustine's employees are getting paychecks again
Multiple former faculty members tell WRAL News they are starting to receive paychecks from Saint Augustine's University. In early 2024, employees told WRAL News they hadn't been paid for multiple pay periods. Prior to Thursday, Saint Augustine's faculty and staff were owed money dating back to March. WRAL News reached...
Wolfspeed to Close Durham Plant, Will Invest in “Profitable” Marcy Facility
During their quarterly earnings report, Wolfspeed announced it will be closing it's facility in Durham, North Carolina, and it will accelerate plans to build its 200-millimeter chip factory in the Mohawk Valley, according to a media report from WRAL. The company said it will be announcing further plans regarding its closure in North Carolina.
North Carolina Weather: Cool Start Today, Warmer Weekend Ahead in Newport
Newport, NC – Residents in Eastern North Carolina will enjoy a cooler-than-average day today, with temperatures ranging between 76-80 degrees and pleasant humidity levels. This brief respite from the heat will offer a comfortable day for outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, the cooler...
17-year-old Fayetteville student becomes among youngest to earn private pilot license
A Fayetteville teen is among the youngest pilots in the United States.Tyler Moore earned his private pilot license on Tuesday a few days after he celebrated his 17th birthday.Moore, who has loved planes since he was a toddler, is the son of an Army veteran and grew up watching planes fly over Pope Army Airfield."I've always loved planes since I was a kid. This private pilot license is only the beginning of my aviation career," said Moore.He is a junior at Northwood Temple Academy where he plays basketball. Moore received his pilot license from Cape Fear Aviation Flight Training in Gray's Creek where he was a student.Moore said he hopes to one day become a commercial pilot.
Cumberland County Animal Services says rabies case confirmed in raccoon
Cumberland County officials are warning the public to protect their pets against rabies after the North Carolina Public Health Lab confirmed a case of rabies off Strickland Bridge Road, a news release said. Cumberland County Animal Services said a resident reported their dog was in a fight with a raccoon in the 6200 block of Withers Drive on Saturday, the release said. The dog killed the raccoon during the fight and did not sustain any injuries, according...
Durham’s Newest Elementary School Readies for Opening Day
On Aug. 26, Murray-Massenburg Elementary School makes its official debut for Durham Public Schools, welcoming its first students as traditional calendar campuses return to session. The school district’s Aaron Daye captured images from a recent tour of the school ahead of opening day. Southpoint Access is an ultra-local news...
UNC Basketball: Armando Bacot is already putting his college degree to good use!
If you didn't already know: Armando Bacot is much more than just a basketball player. The former UNC basketball star showed his ability to thrive in the NIL world, as his background in business management (notably through the prestigious Kenan-Flager Business School at North Carolina) has helped set himself up nicely once his basketball career is over.
Split vote approves permit for large home at 'The Point'
Oak Island Town Council approved a special use permit (SUP) for a large home on Kings Lynn Drive Tuesday night following a second quasi-judicial hearing on the property in the last two months. In a 3-2 vote, council granted the SUP for 6963 Kings Lynn after previously denying a request...
Hope Mills Shrine Club’s 3rd Annual Car Truck and Bike Show Coming August 31
Car enthusiasts, it’s almost time for the Hope Mills Shrine Club’s 3rd Annual Car Truck and Bike Show. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, come and show off your car, your truck and your bike. This event will be held at the Hope Mills Shrine Club located at 4461...
Driver going 70 mph didn't slow down in fiery work zone crash that ended 5 lives: NCSHP report
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) released its findings on last month's I-95 deadly work zone crash in Wilson.The NCSHP crash report released Wednesday reveals that the tractor-trailer driver didn't slow down before slamming into the back of an SUV and causing a chain reaction that involved four other vehicles, two of them were also tractor-trailers.Christian Haskell the driver of the tractor-trailer was going around 70 mph, the NCSHP report states. The report also reveals that Haskell was tested for drugs and alcohol, but the results of those tests were not included in the report.Haskell has been charged with...
Dr. Pamela Baldwin Appointed As The Inaugural Vice Chancellor At UNC-FSU
For more than 20 years, Pamela Baldwin, Ed.D, has enhanced educational institutions by focusing on student success and innovation in the classroom. As the inaugural Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success at Fayetteville State University, she is building a clearer path for prospective students to enroll and graduate. Her appointment was effective July 1.
Fort Liberty soldier killed in wreck near Murchison Road and Pamalee Drive
A Fort Liberty soldier was killed Monday after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle near the intersection of Murchison Road and Pamalee Drive, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. Marquel Tyler, 25, of Fayetteville, was driving a 2000 GMC Yukon and making a left turn into a parking lot about 10:30 p.m. on 3100 Murchison Road when he turned into the path of Jacob Hedden, 23, of Fort Liberty, traveling on a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle, according to...
Former Duke Star Lands Starting Job With National Championship Contender
Former Duke star QB Riley Leonard officially won the starting job at Notre Dame. The No. 6 Fighting Irish are considered true national championship contenders, giving Leonard an opportunity to lead his team to the College Football Playoff. Leonard spent the first three years of his collegiate career at Duke,...
Police seek man wanted for 4th of July shooting at Wingstop in Rocky Mount, officials say
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) – The Rocky Mount Police Department is searching for a man wanted in a shooting at a fast food restaurant earlier this summer. Officers are asking for the public’s help to identify a man involved in an incident that occurred at a Wingstop on the Fourth of July at around 8:42 p.m. The restaurant is located along Benvenue Road in Rocky Mount.
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