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Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC
Considerably more than his fancy 1.219 OPS ranked “off the charts” for former Hunt High varsity baseball standout Tyson Bass in his senior season at North Carolina Wesleyan University this spring. Bass, a star third baseman and right-handed pitcher for the Warriors from 2017 until 2020 when COVID ended his senior season prematurely, matter-of-factly concluded a record-setting college career in […] The post Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Some Fayetteville First-Time Homebuying Gets a Boost with City’s Homebuying HERO Program
A thrilling new program is coming to Fayetteville that will help ease the strain of homebuying. First-time buyers can now enroll in the Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO). How HERO Helps Homebuyers. According to a news release from the City of Fayetteville’s official website, the Homebuying HERO Program...
Wilson County touts new VIPER radio system for better communication, stronger emergency response
Fire crews say VIPER system gives much-needed boost in emergency communication. With two major fire emergencies just one week apart in eastern North Carolina, it can be hard to find a silver lining, but Kenly Fire Chief Paul Whitehurst said there is one. "Because we were on the VIPER system,...
Harnett County drivers outraged by ongoing incidents of rocks thrown at moving cars
Frustration mounts as suspects throw objects at cars in Harnett County. Drivers in Harnett County expressed frustration and concern Friday night over a series of incidents in which someone was reportedly throwing objects at moving cars, damaging windshields. According to investigators, this is an ongoing problem, with vandals throwing rocks...
Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has received an American Heart Association award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked […] The post Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70
Packaging manufacturer Placon Corp. is closing a plant in Wilson and laying off 70 workers, the company told state officials this week. The Madison, Wisconsin-based company, which makes food containers out of recycled plastic, told the state Department of Commerce on Wednesday that it is closing its 140,000-square-foot facility at 2540 Wilco Blvd. by Aug. 2.
North Carolina system expands into 2 counties with new hospital, ASC
Construction is underway for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health's new community hospital in Wilmington, N.C., the Novant Scotts Hill Medical Center, according to a July 25 Star News Online report. The 250,000-square foot center will serve residents of northern New Hanover County and eastern Pender County. Construction is expected to be...
Traffic lights after 18-wheeler struck power lines on Market St and South Kerr Ave
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Police are currently deploying generator power at Market St. and South Kerr Ave. after an 18-wheeler struck power lines. Several traffic lights are currently out at the intersection. Police advise drivers to seek an alternate route.
Wilmington wildlife center gains popularity with raccoon rehab efforts
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Coastal Carolina Wildlife Rehab in Wilmington is gaining attention after making a post on Facebook looking for properties to release restored raccoons, according to WWAY. WWAY reports that just hours after the rehab facility made the post, mass support came pouring in from people offering...
Looking for plans this weekend?
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - Looking for something to do this weekend? If you’re in or around Columbus County then you’ll want to check out the Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival! This festival began in 1986 and over the years the community has turned it into what’s now the Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival.
15-year-old driving golf cart seriously injured in car crash in Carolina Beach
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A golf cart and car crashed in Carolina Beach Thursday night, July 25. Per the Carolina Beach Police Department, the 15-year-old golf car driver was seriously injured but was not fatally injured. The driver was determined to be at fault, pulling out in front of...
Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills. Reasonable enforcement would be challenging, she said. Eagles issued the injunction for it last year. ...
Newly installed windows immediately sent energy bill through the roof for Willow Spring homeowner
A home improvement job left a Triangle man with problems.Devin Terry had all new windows installed in his Willow Spring home. Shortly after the installation, he became frustrated with the job because it didn't give him the results he was expecting."The sashes right here, you can feel the air coming through right here, and you can hear, hear how loud, your camera can probably hear how loud the windows are," he said to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson.Terry said he noticed the noise and outside air coming in soon after he had the windows installed by Lowes."Then I started to see my...
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