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North Carolina high school football rankings: Providence Day No. 1 in 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
The Chargers are favorites to capture their fourth consecutive state crown this season. Providence Day avenged their lone losses in the state championship game in each of the past two seasons. Seniors Jaylen Himes (5-8, 180, RB), David Sanders Jr. (6-6, 290, OL, Tennessee commitment) and Braxton Winston (5-11, 165,...
In a New Podcast, North Carolina Debutantes Take Their Gloves Off
Weird is a word that’s been getting a lot of mileage lately, but try this on for size: A Raleigh-based secret society comprising 21-to-35-year-old white men has unknown agents scouring the state of North Carolina every year to find young women from wealthy families. These women are then culled—using vague, largely legacy-based, criteria—into a selective invite list for an expensive ritual that involvles a series of parties, a personalized stool, and a final induction ceremony.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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. ...
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.
'Please take me': Puppy found abandoned near New Bern overpass inside cage with no water
Puppy found abandoned on side of the road in New Bern in cage with no water. A puppy was found in a cage with no water on the side of the road Monday in New Bern. New Bern Animal Control got a call from a resident about a 12-week-old puppy with a note on the cage that said, “Please take me.”
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