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Cumberland County Fair 2024: Schedule, ticket prices, food and festivities
The annual Cumberland County Fair returns to Fayetteville later this month for 10 days of rides, food, art, agricultural exhibits and fun. Slated for Aug. 30 through Sept. 8 at 1960 Coliseum Drive, events happening throughout the week include livestock shows, games, a beer garden and a daily lineup of live music. The fair...
NC Central University program ranks among top in nation by Forbes
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Central University’s online bachelor’s degree program in nutrition and dietetics has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by Forbes. According to Forbes Advisor, NCCU sits at the No. 2 spot out of 10 nationwide for the Best...
Food Lion upgrades stores in Cumberland County
A major supermarket chain is set to reopen numerous stores in Cumberland County following extensive renovations aimed at providing customers with a more affordable shopping experience. Food Lion has completed a significant remodel of 167 stores across the greater Raleigh-Durham market, including 18 locations in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Spring Lake, according to a news release. The $365 million investment aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers by introducing several new features and improvements with...
Camp Lejeune impacts in EKY
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials are still working to warn Marines who were stationed at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina from August 1953 until December 1987 that they were exposed to toxic water. In 2022, with the help of advocates like Knott County native Marine Brian Amburgey, the Promise...
History with ‘Hud’: Recalling when Wilmington received its first bank in 1804
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There are countless options for banking today around Wilmington. But more than two centuries ago, your choices weren’t quite as endless. In 1791 U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton persuaded Congress to charter the first Bank of the United States. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the bank had eight branches in major cities but none in North Carolina.
72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 24-27
The 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 24-27, 2024, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun.
James Ronnie Keel awarded high school diploma
Sacrifice is often rewarded, although in some instances it takes time. Such was the case for James Ronnie Keel Sr., who last Wednesday evening was presented his high school diploma. The local veteran and Martin County resident was honored and received congressional recognition from U.S. Congressman Don Davis. Davis’ District Director Kim Mack, a regular figure at Martin County events, introduced associates from a variety of government departments who worked...
$6.3 million loan will pave path for hotel purchase
SMITHFIELD — A hotel purchase will benefit from a federal loan. Smithfield Hospitality LLC will use a $6.3 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Business and Industry Loan to help purchase the Sleep Inn & Suites on North Equity Drive. The three-story hotel has 74 rooms. The borrower plans to make improvements in the parking lot, update the breakfast area and […] The post $6.3 million loan will pave path for hotel purchase first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Truck Driver Training class graduates from WCC
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College has graduated its 14th class from the Truck Driver Training evening course. Graduates of the program were tested through written and behind-the-wheel exams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to safely and successfully operate commercial vehicles. These individuals earned a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, DOT 380 certificate, and WCC Workforce Continuing Education certificate.
New Bern’s Captain Ratty’s gearing up for overhaul
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Captain Ratty’s, the well-known seafood pub restaurant off Middle Street in downtown New Bern, will transform into Buzzy’s Chophouse in January. Captain Ratty’s General Manager, Natosha Zeiszler, says it’s an idea that owners Buzzy and Carol Stubbs have had for years. It’s a type of restaurant that New Bern lacks, Zeiszler says.
Training beginning on weapons detector systems in Onslow County Schools
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow County Schools officially has its new weapons detecting system in place and they unveiled it and conducted training Wednesday. There will be at least three of them in every high school this year. One thing the district wants to emphasize is that it is not a metal detector, it’s looking […]
Video filmed at Wilmington seafood restaurant has more than 6 million views
Earlier this year, a well-known British competitive eater and YouTube personality came to the Carolinas to take on local food challenges. One of those was filmed at a Wilmington restaurant. Adam Moran visited the downtown Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar location in January, and he released the episode in April on his popular Beard Meats Food channel. ...
‘Let’s do something special:’ Community Justice Center to help victims of trauma, abuse
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Community Justice Center is one step closer to opening it’s doors in downtown Wilmington. On Wednesday, New Hanover County District Attorney Ben David announced construction is complete and the center will soon open to the public. The Community Justice Center will be on the...
Older businesses are starting to thrive in this growing Pender County city
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - The town of Burgaw has seen exponential growth over recent years, everything from new restaurants and breweries to boutiques. But now the original businesses are thriving more now than ever, especially Burgaw Antiqueplace. John Westbrook, the owner of Burgaw Antiqueplace, explains how this business...
Two men arrested in Greenville on charges including kidnapping and rape
Two men were arrested on Saturday, August 17, in Greenville and are facing kidnapping and rape charges. Officials with the Greenville Police Department tell us that shortly before 3 a.m. GPD officers were alerted to a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred near the area of Cotanche Street and Reade Circle.
Demons hope to keep rolling in year 1 under Lewis
Rocky Lewis knew he was coming into a good situation when he agreed to become the 14th varsity football head coach in Ralph L. Fike High School’s long, illustrious history earlier this year. The former South Brunswick head coach couldn’t wait to get going after assessing some of the players returning from the Golden Demons 2023 edition that finished 9-4, […] The post Demons hope to keep rolling in year 1 under Lewis first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
U.S. Army soldier charged with lying for denying ties to group dedicated to government overthrow
A U.S. Army soldier was indicted on federal charges after prosecutors said he lied when he denied having a connection to a group dedicated to overthrowing the government. Kai Liam Nix was arrested Thursday, one day after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging him with making a false statement to the government and unlawful firearms trafficking, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina said in a news release Monday.
Back-to-school sneaker drive provides shoes for kids
What started as gifting a single pair of shoes turned into a full day of giving for LaToya Williams, providing more than 125 pairs of shoes for kids just in time for the new school year. “I had a couple pairs of shoes I wanted to donate to a kid going back to school,” Williams said. “I decided to see […] The post Back-to-school sneaker drive provides shoes for kids first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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