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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,...
Stem couple pushing to build ‘dream home’ near town center
A Stem couple continues to push toward a goal of building what they call their “dream home” near the intersection with the flashing light at the center of town despite town officials’ development plan that calls for commercial uses in that location. Stem resident Tracy Parks frequently cites the quietness of Stem as a reason she and her husband like […] The post Stem couple pushing to build ‘dream home’ near town center first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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...
Sports resale store closes in Fayetteville after 25 years in business
After 25 years of selling sports equipment, a sporting goods resale store in Fayetteville has closed its doors. The decision to shutter Play It Again Sports, described by owner Jeff Mozingo as "one of the toughest" of his life, was driven by multiple factors, including a slower financial year and the approaching...
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.
Wilson Food Lion stores celebrate remodeling and give away gift cards
Dozens of Food Lion shoppers gathered around the entrance of the Peppermill Drive store for Wednesday morning’s remodeling celebration. They were eager to hear their raffle number called for the chance to win Food Lion gift cards. Among those whose number was called to receive $150, $300 and $400 gift cards was Shirley Lassiter. “My sister’s name got called and […] The post Wilson Food Lion stores celebrate remodeling and give away gift cards first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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.
It's time for the annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in Downtown Cary
Downtown Cary is preparing for the 2024 Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival.The event runs August 24 -25, from 9 am - 5 pm at the Cary Town Hall Campus.Thousands of people are expected to attend the two-day event featuring over 300 artists from across the country, as well as exhibits, demos, food, live music, and activities for all ages.New this yearFestival organizers will showcase its Community Cove. It provides an opportunity and space for local cultural arts groups and nonprofit organizations to share hands-on activities and resources that support the Cary community.For more information on the schedule of events visit the Town of Cary website.ABC11 is a proud sponsor of the festival.
NC candidate sues state elections board over 'ballot selfie' ban
A North Carolina state senate candidate has filed a federal lawsuit against North Carolina’s ban on “ballot selfies.”. The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, alleges that the ban violates the First Amendment because it interferes with political speech on the basis of its content.
NC man hides $2 million winning lottery ticket from dog in this unusual place
SALISBURY, N.C. — A North Carolina man found an unusual place to hide his $2 million winning lottery ticket. Cristen Breton, of Salisbury, bought his $20 Platinum ticket from Fast Stop of East Spencer on Andrews Street in Salisbury. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) “The cashier...
Pedestrians get head start with enhanced crosswalk signals
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Do you ever feel rushed to get from one end of the crosswalk to the other? A new state-wide initiative is trying to keep people safer by adding a little extra time on the clock. The North Carolina Department of Transporation (NCDOT) has begun adding...
Report challenges Harris’ assertion higher food prices equal corporate greed
(The Center Square) – Rising grocery store prices over the last few years aren’t the fault of farmers or “greedy” corporations, a conservative North Carolina research organization concludes in a new documentary series and report. Instead, higher energy prices and more regulations are the culprit, according to the John Locke Foundation documentary series Sowing Resilience. […]
Bentonville Battlefield receives $100,000 restoration grant
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has been awarded a $100,000 Battlefield Restoration grant from the National Park Service to produce a cultural landscape report to guide the restoration of key portions of the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Johnston County. “At historic sites, we often ask ourselves to consider what the land witnessed. This generous grant from the National Park Service will help us to more deeply understand and share the story of this incredibly significant battlefield as more than...
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