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Cumberland County Fair 2024: Schedule, ticket prices, food and festivities
The annual Cumberland County Fair returns to Fayetteville later this month for 10 days of rides, food, art, agricultural exhibits and fun. Slated for Aug. 30 through Sept. 8 at 1960 Coliseum Drive, events happening throughout the week include livestock shows, games, a beer garden and a daily lineup of live music. The fair...
Wilmington businessman and former owner of TRU Colors pleads guilty to not paying over $2M in taxes
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington businessman George William Taylor Jr., who is the former owner of TRU Colors, pled guilty Thursday, Aug. 22, on charges related to not paying over $2 million in employment taxes and not filing employment tax returns while owning and operating National Speed, according to the Office of United States Attorney Michael Easley Jr.
Rocky Mount Church to host 8th Annual Cruise-in on September 14
Rocky Mount Church will host its 8th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, September 14. The free family-friendly car show will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m. Last year’s event featured more than 200 vehicles. The Cruise-In is open to cars of all makes, models, and years. Preregister your vehicle to avoid the line at https://rockymountchurch.com/cruise-in.
History with ‘Hud’: Recalling when Wilmington received its first bank in 1804
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There are countless options for banking today around Wilmington. But more than two centuries ago, your choices weren’t quite as endless. In 1791 U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton persuaded Congress to charter the first Bank of the United States. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the bank had eight branches in major cities but none in North Carolina.
See Fayetteville Black BBQ Cookoff winners, plus a fun food event to checkout on Friday
Did a friend forward this to you? Sign up here. Hi foodies, The Black BBQ Cookoff returned to Fayetteville on Saturday for its third annual barbecue competition. Here’s a look at the winners: ...
Sports resale store closes in Fayetteville after 25 years in business
After 25 years of selling sports equipment, a sporting goods resale store in Fayetteville has closed its doors. The decision to shutter Play It Again Sports, described by owner Jeff Mozingo as "one of the toughest" of his life, was driven by multiple factors, including a slower financial year and the approaching...
Training beginning on weapons detector systems in Onslow County Schools
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow County Schools officially has its new weapons detecting system in place and they unveiled it and conducted training Wednesday. There will be at least three of them in every high school this year. One thing the district wants to emphasize is that it is not a metal detector, it’s looking […]
Older businesses are starting to thrive in this growing Pender County city
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - The town of Burgaw has seen exponential growth over recent years, everything from new restaurants and breweries to boutiques. But now the original businesses are thriving more now than ever, especially Burgaw Antiqueplace. John Westbrook, the owner of Burgaw Antiqueplace, explains how this business...
Truck Driver Training class graduates from WCC
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College has graduated its 14th class from the Truck Driver Training evening course. Graduates of the program were tested through written and behind-the-wheel exams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to safely and successfully operate commercial vehicles. These individuals earned a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, DOT 380 certificate, and WCC Workforce Continuing Education certificate.
Wilson Food Lion stores celebrate remodeling and give away gift cards
Dozens of Food Lion shoppers gathered around the entrance of the Peppermill Drive store for Wednesday morning’s remodeling celebration. They were eager to hear their raffle number called for the chance to win Food Lion gift cards. Among those whose number was called to receive $150, $300 and $400 gift cards was Shirley Lassiter. “My sister’s name got called and […] The post Wilson Food Lion stores celebrate remodeling and give away gift cards first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘Let’s do something special:’ Community Justice Center to help victims of trauma, abuse
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Community Justice Center is one step closer to opening it’s doors in downtown Wilmington. On Wednesday, New Hanover County District Attorney Ben David announced construction is complete and the center will soon open to the public. The Community Justice Center will be on the...
New Bern’s Captain Ratty’s gearing up for overhaul
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Captain Ratty’s, the well-known seafood pub restaurant off Middle Street in downtown New Bern, will transform into Buzzy’s Chophouse in January. Captain Ratty’s General Manager, Natosha Zeiszler, says it’s an idea that owners Buzzy and Carol Stubbs have had for years. It’s a type of restaurant that New Bern lacks, Zeiszler says.
A surprise in Black Creek Cemetery.
I did a quick tour of Black Creek’s tidy little cemetery. As noted earlier, historically it was not open to burials of African-Americans, but I had this unexpected encounter while there:. A Clarence B. Best monument!. Off the top of my head, I cannot think of another headstone Best...
U.S. Army soldier charged with lying for denying ties to group dedicated to government overthrow
A U.S. Army soldier was indicted on federal charges after prosecutors said he lied when he denied having a connection to a group dedicated to overthrowing the government. Kai Liam Nix was arrested Thursday, one day after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging him with making a false statement to the government and unlawful firearms trafficking, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina said in a news release Monday.
Back-to-school sneaker drive provides shoes for kids
What started as gifting a single pair of shoes turned into a full day of giving for LaToya Williams, providing more than 125 pairs of shoes for kids just in time for the new school year. “I had a couple pairs of shoes I wanted to donate to a kid going back to school,” Williams said. “I decided to see […] The post Back-to-school sneaker drive provides shoes for kids first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Meet the New Lower School Head for the Haverford School
North Carolina educator Jenni Scoggin brings over 20 years of experience as an educator to her new role as head of lower school at the Haverford School. North Carolina educator Jenni Scoggin brings over 20 years of experience as an educator to her new role as head of lower school at the Haverford School, reports Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal.
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