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Sheetz Opens First Wilmington, North Carolina-Area Convenience Store
Sheetz opened its first location in the Wilmington, North Carolina, area on July 9. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience-store chain’s new store is located at 17000 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead, North Carolina. This is Sheetz’s southernmost c-store in North Carolina. Others in the state are located near Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Durham...
‘Battle on the Beach’ Winner Revealed: Season 4 Finale Recap
HGTV’s hit show “Battle on the Beach” season 4 is officially in the books. After six weeks of competition, the three teams of designers were given one final chance to finish the exteriors and add the finishing touches to their coastal Oak Island, North Carolina homes before the final judging. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the three mentors — Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington, and Alison Victoria — as each of them has won one previous season, making the season 4 victor the first to two.
STAR Communications Awarded CAB Grant to Supply Fiber Optics in Rural North Carolina
July 15, 2024 – Clinton, North Carolina – StarVision Inc., (dba STAR Communications), a local broadband cooperative headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and Cumberland County from the Connecting America Broadband (CAB) initiative. This grant will fund the deployment of a fiber-optic infrastructure in rural areas of Cumberland County, North Carolina, significantly enhancing internet connectivity and access for underserved communities.
Cops seek Honda driver in possible road rage shooting near Food Lion in Creedmoor
CREEDMOOR, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday afternoon, the Creedmoor Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Food Lion on Wilton Avenue. Police said shots were fired from one vehicle into another as the two proceeded east on Wilton. They said one passenger of the vehicle was struck by the shots and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The victim is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported.
After 2 alligator scares in weeks, NC beach town police warn about ‘aggressive’ gators
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Police at a North Carolina beach town have warned about “aggressive” nesting alligators after encounters with the dangerous reptiles twice in less than three weeks. Sunset Beach officers first reported the driver of a car was kept away from his vehicle on June 20 when an alligator was spotted lurking […]
Tarboro Police Detective on administrative leave after social media post following Trump assassination attempt
An eastern North Carolina police officer is on administrative leave after a social media post commenting on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. In the Facebook post, Detective Sergeant Brandon Richardson wrote, “Damn. Only about an inch away from making America great again.”. Tarboro Police Chief Rick...
Power failure causes almost 15,000 gallons of wastewater to spill in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The city of Washington had an intermittent discharge of untreated wastewater Sunday through Monday morning. The pump station at 2650 W. Fifth Street near the intersection of Highway 264 and Page Road experienced power failure, causing roughly 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater to spill. An estimated 14,000 gallons has potential to […]
20 football players to watch on defense, 20 days before practice begins for 2024 season
The 2024-25 football season is just 20 days away from its first official practice on July 31. The 2024 NCHSAA football season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 23, with all 10 of Cumberland County's public high school teams in action. Seventy-First will kick off its season at home against Richmond...
Clayton woman wins lottery prize
Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game. Driver bought her lucky Supreme 7s ticket from Benson Food Mart on East Main Street in Benson. She arrived at lottery headquarters recently to claim her prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $71,509. […] The post Clayton woman wins lottery prize first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
OIB commissioners talk Jinks Creek dredging
Ocean Isle Beach town staff recently updated commissioners on the proposed Jinks Creek Maintenance Dredging Project, including funding details and the board’s options to move forward or not. The Ocean Isle Beach Board of Commissioners during its June 11 meeting discussed the updated projected project cost, time frame and...
Every Coast Guard Aircraft Type Pictured Together In Rare ‘Family Photo’
In a rare display, the U.S. Coast Guard has released photos showing every crewed aircraft currently within its inventory lined up together. The images were captured on June 14 at Air Station Elizabeth City in North Carolina. They provide a great visual companion between the types and underscore the diversity of airframes within the USCG’s fleet.
Wild dog avoids euthanasia, transported to behavioral specialist
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Duplin, a shelter dog at the Lenoir County SPCA, has been placed with a specialist after weeks of searching for a foster. With this placement, he avoided euthanization. Otherwise known as “Jughead,” Duplin was captured on June 15 after a gravity feeder got stuck on his head. He lived as a […]
Onslow County man arrested after break-in at Lenoir County convenience store
DEEP RUN, N.C. (WNCT) — A Jacksonville man was arrested Friday night in Lenoir County at the Blue Hornet Country Store in Deep Run. Dakota Babin, 27, had multiple outstanding warrants out of Onslow County and was suspected of breaking into that same store Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies caught Babin when he returned to the store […]
Goodwill to offer free health services and legal aid in Kinston on July 19
Kinston residents who are in need of health services, dental care and even free legal aid may want to check out an upcoming event from Goodwill. Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina (GIENC) has announced a Community Outreach Event on Friday July 19 at the Kinston store on 4190 W. Vernon Ave. Kinston residents will receive free health screening, dental care, legal aid and a pay what you can mobile food market. The schedule will be as follows:
Kinston police seek help identifying Lowes theft suspects; tips needed
The Kinston Police Department is asking residents and anyone else that might have been in the vicinity to call if they have information on these offenders. According to police these offenders were involved in a theft recently at Lowes. Any that have information can the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line...
Woman arrested after speeding past, nearly hitting law enforcement officers in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to W. Washington Ave. Monday for reports of shots being fired. Officers were searching the area when a 24-year-old woman, Shaniya Thompson, drove by them at a high speed, almost hitting an officer. They chased Thompson until another shots fired call came in. While […]
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