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Dix Park sunflowers in full bloom. Here's what you need to know
The sunflowers at Dix Park are in full bloom and ready to be enjoyed. On Friday, the city of Raleigh posted the update on its website, writing, "The sunflowers are in full bloom! Please be mindful of the heat advisory." It could feel like 110 degrees in Raleigh, Durham, Sanford, Goldsboro and north to the Virginia line on Friday, and a heat advisory stretches from the Piedmont to the North Carolina coast.
Cleanup underway after Dix Park Fourth of July celebration in Raleigh, City updates about delays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Crews cleaned up the field early Friday Morning after Raleigh’s Fourth of July Fireworks show at Dix Park. Hundreds of people came out to see the show Thursday to celebrate our nation’s independence, but many didn’t get the chance to see the show at all.
South Mills native Harris discusses Capitol Hill career in new autobiography
In her new autobiography, June L. Harris discusses how life led her, “From South Mills to Congress.” “From South Mills to Congress” is the title of Harris’ book that is planned for release on Amazon by the end of the year. The autobiography is “the journey of my life from South Mills to all over,” said Harris, who grew up in South Mills and later became a congressional staff member....
Pet of the Week: Super from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Super, an approximately 13-month-old beagle/hound mix, is available for adoption from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue. According to his handlers, Super is a very sweet dog who gets along well with cats and other dogs. He loves to cuddle and play outside. Up-to-date on his vaccinations, Super...
Marines and their families celebrate the Fourth of July at Camp Lejeune
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Thousands of people gathered at Camp Lejeune to celebrate the Fourth of July while honoring the Marines and their families. Attendees got to see performances by Sugar Ray and Vertical Horizon, waited in line to meet Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and ended the evening with fireworks. Marine Corps Community Services […]
Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December
Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams faces another drunken driving charge after he was arrested Monday in Rocky Mount. This is Williams’ third DWI charge since December. The Rocky Mount Police Department received a 5:37 p.m. call from an anonymous person who reported a reckless driver traveling southbound on North Wesleyan Boulevard, RMPD public information officer Typhani Gray said in a press […] The post Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to film new season at UNC Chapel Hill
Filming for a popular TV series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty," will close some streets near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A statement from UNC communications indicates several roads will be closed between Friday, July 5, and Friday, July 12. Filming will take place July 8-10. The...
Body camera video shows aftermath of deadly high-speed UNC crash
Police body camera video shows the aftermath of a deadly crash in Chapel Hill back in January.The ABC11 I-Team has been uncovering details in this case for months.The crash happened Jan. 21 shortly before 2:30 a.m. at Raleigh Road and West Barbee Chapel Road. UNC student Molly Rotunda died in the crash.New video shows a mangled black Mercedes crashed off the side of NC-54.Many of the new videos released to the ABC11 I-Team had the sound removed or portions of the video blurred.In one of the videos a police officer is seen processing evidence, including a bottle of liquor recovered from the scene of the crash.Flemeeja Brewer was the driver of the crashed Mercedes. She faces felony charges of death by vehicle and driving while impaired. Investigators said she was driving more than 120 miles per hour at the time of the crash.Three UNC football players have also been charged with alcohol related offenses as a result of the investigation. Investigators said UNC offensive lineman Zach Rice was driving a separate vehicle just 15 yards behind Brewer's Mercedes.Rice's attorneys have said he is not guilty.
VIDEO: Someone Thought Cam Newton Was Jay-Z, And The Former NFL Quarterback Was Not Happy About It
Cam Newton was not having it after a fan mistakenly identified him as Jay-Z. The former Carolina Panthers star had stepped out for some entertainment when he was approached by someone believing he was the hip-hop mogul. “Jay-Z bro, Jay-Z,” a male holding a camera said as Newton walked toward...
Trafficking amount of drugs found in Siler City home, two arrested
A search warrant execution led to the arrest of a man and woman Friday that are now facing multiple drug charges in Chatham County. The sheriff's office executed the search warrant at a home in the 900 block of 12th St., Siler City. During the search, deputies recovered a trafficking...
NC’s second lady swings through Salisbury: Visit highlights local org’s growth plans
SALISBURY — North Carolina’s second lady Yolanda Robinson was in Salisbury this week, stopping by Life Choices Rowan to visit the downtown pregnancy support center. Robinson’s husband Mark currently serves as North Carolina’s lieutenant governor but is the Republican nominee for governor in the upcoming election this November. Some of the faces in attendance to […] The post NC’s second lady swings through Salisbury: Visit highlights local org’s growth plans appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NICU babies dress up for 4th of July at Cape Fear Valley Health
Some adorable photos to brighten the Fourth of July.Cape Fear Valley Health shared photos to social media of its tiniest patients.NICU babies were decked out in shades and onesies ready for the Fourth of July.Nurses also posed the babies in small pool floaties and some were ready to go with red, white, and blue popsicles.ALSO SEE: 'Ride to Remember' tour honors fallen law enforcement officers during stop in Raleigh
Longtime UNC baseball designated hitter enters transfer portal
With how active the transfer portal is across college sports nowadays, player loyalty to one program is becoming increasingly rare. Players sometimes transfer due to the lack of playing time, which I am a huge advocate for. Sometimes players transfer to chase championships, which I can’t fault them for, or other reasons. Alberto Osuna is one of these rare exceptions, as he’s been the UNC baseball team’s starting designated hitter since 2022. Osuna put together quite the career in Chapel Hill, mashing a career .259 with 45 home runs and 140 RBIs, including a career-best .281 this past season. Osuna’s season didn’t end...
AGA’s Priest moving on; will head Carolinas Golf Association
HOOVER – The Alabama Golf Association is searching for a new leader. The AGA announced Tuesday that Andy Priest will be stepping down as executive director in November. He has headed the Alabama association for nine years. Priest will to assume the same position with the Carolinas Golf Association...
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