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U.S. titanium company to invest $867 million in new Fayetteville manufacturing site
A US titanium company is choosing Fayetteville as the home of its new manufacturing facility. The new titanium mill is projected to invest almost $1 billion into the city's tax base and bring more than 300 jobs.The site at Bethune Drive in Fayetteville is about 100 acres of unoccupied land now but officials said American Titanium Metals decided its forthcoming mill could be up and running there as early as 2027."We know we were up against other states, including Texas being one other state here in the South," said Robert Van Geons, President & CEO, of Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic...
17 out of 23 horses need rehabilitation after scoring low in welfare check in EC
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — Twenty-three horses were evaluated in Elizabeth City after the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning their welfare on Thursday. The horses were ranked on a scale of 1-9, with 1 being poor and 9 being “extremely fat”. The horses ranked an average of 1.9 by the U.S. Equine […]
Drowning at Emerald Isle claims life of 29-year-old woman
Emerald Isle, NC — A 29-year-old woman passed away from a drowning incident at Emerald Isle on Thursday, July 25, according to the town officials. Emergency services responded to a water rescue incident in the area of 1500 Ocean Drive around 4:15pm. Due to multiple ongoing incidents Indian Beach crews also responded. Officials say crews located two victims and a bystander around 50 to 60 feet in the water from the shore. Emergency personnel brought both victims and the bystander back to land.
Youngsville National Night Out is Aug. 9
Youngsville’s first ever National Night Out. The event will take place Aug. 9 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 249 Holden Road in Youngsville, on the campus of Faith Baptist Church. The public is invited. This annual community event promises fun, connection, and a chance to strengthen neighborhood bonds. Meet police officers from local departments, members of various churches, […] The post Youngsville National Night Out is Aug. 9 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Army wants to test wells near Fort Liberty for PFAS
Military leaders from Fort Liberty met with Spring Lake residents on Thursday after the Army discovered forever chemicals in underground water at three locations on post near the boundary of some neighborhoods. The Army is asking homeowners with wells for permission to take a sample of their water. Many of...
Myrtle Beach event kicks off countdown for 75th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Race fans got an early preview Friday of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at a special event held at Plyer Park in Myrtle Beach. Darlington Raceway officials said the 75th Southern 500 will offer more than just racing excitement. Fans can look forward to a full week of […]
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that requirement was already halted last year by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles until a lawsuit challenging portions of the abortion law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in 2023 was litigated further. Eagles now says a permanent injunction would be issued at some point. But Eagles on Friday restored enforcement of...
Rental Pricing Software Could be Artificially Raising Rents for Triangle Tenants
The software company RealPage, which sets prices for large shares of the rental market in Raleigh and Durham, is the subject of an antitrust investigation by the state attorney general. In a new report, the Triangle chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America says it has found evidence that RealPage...
N.C. Coaches Association announces coaches for 2025 all-star games
The N.C. Coaches Association has released the names of the coaches who will lead teams in the 2025 East-West All-Star Games and the Carolinas Classic. The Carolinas Classic, which features some of North Carolina's top senior boys & girls basketball players and their counterparts from South Carolina, will be played in March 2025, though an exact date has not been announced.
Food news: See what Fayetteville restaurants and food trucks opened or closed this summer
June and July brought several openings and closings in the Fayetteville-area food scene. Two mall food court stands closed in Fayetteville and a burger drive-thru in Spring Lake served its last meal. A new restaurant and bar opened on Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville, two food trucks made their debut, and a hot dog stand moved into a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Raeford Road. ...
Fayetteville pedestrian killed late Thursday was struck by 2 cars; one driver still sought
Police are searching for the driver of a white Ford Explorer — one of two vehicles that struck and killed a pedestrian late Thursday at the intersection of Cliffdale and Bunce roads, according to officials. Allan L. Gockel, 53, died after being struck about 9:50 p.m. while he attempted to cross Cliffdale Road outside of a crosswalk, the Fayetteville Police Department said. ...
Greenville Yard Gnomes wrap up inaugural season with community ties strengthened
Pitt County — The first season for the Greenville Yard Gnomes is coming to an end. While tonight's game has been cancelled, the Yard Gnomes will be here at Guy Smith Stadium on Friday and Sunday to close out their first season in Greenville. The Yard Gnomes, a summer...
CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery presents Out of the Pines photography exhibition
The Out of the Pines exhibition features the work of eighteen photography instructors from across North Carolina, representing Community Colleges and public and private four-year universities. Attendees can expect different mediums, subject matter, and interest levels. The exhibition’s title, Out of the Pines, symbolizes the essence of North Carolinians and...
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