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Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
3 Things To Know For Tuesday
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 23:. 1. 16th Annual Tri-County Awards and Recognition Banquet: Saturday, 4 p.m., Berline P. Graham Multipurpose Building, East Arcadia School, 21451 NC 87, Riegelwood. Sponsored by Men and Women United for Youth & Familes. READ MORE. 2. School Supply Giveaway: Aug....
Police searching for man suspected of armed robbery; suspect may still be armed
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department is searching for a man suspected in an armed robbery at Bottega on Sunday, July 21, at around 5 p.m. Per the WPD, the suspect is in his 30s with a buzz cut, stocky and is wearing a grey shirt and jeans.
Popular spot in Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts District is the victim of an armed robbery
A popular bar and venue on North Fourth Street in Wilmington was the site of an armed robbery over the weekend. Addie Wuensch, owner of Bottega Art & Wine at 723 N. Fourth St. in downtown's Brooklyn Arts District, said a man came into her establishment around 4:50 p.m. Sunday and "pretended like he wanted to buy a soda. He paid with a card (but) it was declined."
Williston Senior High School Alumni bringing back Wilmingtonian Ball
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 1970 class of Williston Senior High School is bringing back the Wilmingtonian Ball and calling everyone to come out and celebrate. After five years, the Wilmingtonian Ball is back. The ball will be held on January 4, 2025, at the Wilmington Convention Center. Tickets are now on sale for $75.
"Try to stay positive." The lives of our homeless neighbors in downtown Wilmington
This reporting project was made possible by a grant from the Fourth Estate Fund. Nearly 1 million people experienced homelessness for the first time in 2023, according to the National Association to End Homelessness. Still more experienced it for a second, third, or fourth time. With a rising cost of living and high rents, more and more Americans are teetering on the edge. Here are the stories of some of those who've fallen through the cracks — and are trying to claw their way back up: Chelsea Alicia Sterling, Victor Quillen, Theresa Shively, Leroy Lyons, and Cindy (who asked that we only use her first name).
Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work
Spring Hope will receive nearly $3 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority funding to retool the town’s water and sewer systems. Gov. Roy Cooper announced $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants Wednesday, a day after the Water Infrastructure Authority met to consider grant requests from local governments. The awards include a combined $2,960,880 for […] The post Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training
TARBORO — Twenty-one Edgecombe County employees recently strengthened their workplace skills by completing the Edgecombe Works! Office Skills Academy held at Edgecombe Community College. The program is a partnership between the college and Edgecombe County government. The college provides the instructor and training, and the county funds tuition and fees for participants. The program has a dual purpose, according to […] The post 21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Beaufort County under System Pressure Advisory
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Certain water consumers of Beaufort County Northside on Corsica Road are currently experiencing outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system. This is due to emergency water line repairs and will be under this advisory until 9 p.m. on Monday. The outage will affect all Beaufort County Water customers […]
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
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