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Piedmont Pit Stops: How North Carolina's wine industry emerged from the ashes of Big Tobacco
There was an error loading the media player. Behind wrought iron gates just off Highway 268 in Dobson, a winding road weaves through a lush, hilly landscape dotted with vines. It looks more like a European countryside than rural North Carolina. Ethan Brown, the winemaker here on Shelton Vineyards, says that’s not an unfair comparison.
North Carolina Weather Alert: Dangerous Heat and Severe Storms Ahead
Newport, NC – An excessive heat warning is in effect for North Carolina today, with temperatures forecasted to reach record or near-record highs of 95-100 degrees, and heat indices between 105-115 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, scattered strong thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon and evening, bringing threats of strong microburst winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding.
No NC court records online; that changes July 22; but suit claims wrongful arrests
ASHEVILLE - Need a court record? You'll have to go to the courthouse, pay for parking if you're driving, go through security, locate the record and pay for a copy. On July 22 that is set to change in Western North Carolina with the advent of eCourts, an online records system. “The eCourts...
Where candidates for North Carolina governor stand on hot-button education issues
Education has become a contentious topic this election season in North Carolina, with current Gov. Roy Cooper naming 2024 the year of public schools as Republican legislators funnel more taxpayer money into private schools through the Opportunity Scholarship. The governor plays an important role in the future of education in...
WNC camp appeals license revocation by state officials after 12-year-old camper death
A high-end outdoor therapy camp is once again trying to stop the state from revoking its license by filing a petition with the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings on July 8, about eight days before its license is set to be taken after the death of a 12-year-old camper. Trails...
North Carolina GOP leaders, political scholars weigh in on impacts of assassination attempt
As the shockwaves of Sunday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump reverberate around the country -- and North Carolina -- local Republican Party leaders and political scholars are weighing in on how it may impact the 2024 Elections."I think he's going to use this for his benefit. Will Republicans take advantage of that? That's the big question I think," said Steve Bergstrom, former Chair of the Wake County GOP.Bergstrom said he believes Trump's supporters will be galvanized by the images that circulated in the wake of the attempted assassination, and that both Trump's response -- and the response of...
WCC students attend SkillsUSA national competition
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College (WCC) SkillsUSA students brought home two silver medals and 10 finished in the top 10 and seven in the top 20 in the nation from the 60th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), held in Atlanta, June 24-28. WCC was represented by 19 student competitors and 13 advisors. The students qualified to participate in the national competition by winning first-place gold medals in April at the statewide competition held in Greensboro. North Carolina was very well represented in...
Union Church spreads kindness through community service in its annual Serve Day
It was all about a day of service on Saturday. Volunteers from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina came together to do some community service. It's all a part of Union Church's annual Service Day.
South Lenoir football coach Will Harrell leaves for Clinton assistant job
With the high school football season right around the corner, there is a new head coach opening in Eastern North Carolina. Previous South Lenoir High School head football coach Will Harrell has left the school and taken an assistant coach spot at Clinton High School. He confirmed the change with HighSchoolOT.
Wilson police chief announces plans to retire
WILSON, N.C. (WITN) - Wilson Police Chief Scott Biddle has announced plans to retire after years of service. Biddle joined the department in September 1992 following graduation from West Virginia University. Throughout his career, he worked his way through the ranks until he was promoted to chief in 2021. He...
Screetscape work begins on Nash Street
A planned closure of Nash Street for streetscape work in downtown Wilson has begun. The closure is between Pine and Jackson streets in the same block as the Foundation YMCA, Centro at Pine/Nash retail residential complex and the city of Wilson’s Customer Service Center. Rebecca Agner, communications and marketing director for the city, said the streetscape improvements will include the […] The post Screetscape work begins on Nash Street first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s office looking for runaway teenager
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is looking for 16-year-old Lalai Jane Dickerson. Per the PCSO, she was last at 1:31 a.m. Sunday, July 14, in the 100 block of Aaron Court, Burgaw. Police describe Dickerson as being 5′1″ tall, weighing 102 pounds...
Farmville's Café Madeleine Bakery and Wine bids adieu
FARMVILLE — A beloved downtown Farmville café has closed its doors, but its chef and owner said she will always treasure the town as she begins a new chapter in retirement. Coleen Starling, owner and chef at Café Madeleine Bakery and Wine on Wilson Street, announced July 10 over social media that the restaurant was shutting its doors. “Café Madeleine has given me the opportunity to fulfill a personal dream,”...
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