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19 more NC counties to receive expanded internet access through statewide program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced Monday an additional $112M in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects for nineteen more counties through a statewide initiative.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of an emu: Escaped bird sparks wonder in the Carolinas
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s very likely that nobody in America will be spending their Independence Day weekend like Brad Cieluch. The Marlboro County man plans to scour the area for an emu that broke from his family farm several days ago, traveling since then at a leisurely pace through sleepy Clio seeking freedom […]
Strike at the Wind! returns to Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows
Strike at the Wind! returns this summer to the Dial Amphitheater at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows. The legendary play, which chronicles the life of Henry Berry Lowrie, will be performed July 18-20 and July 25-27. The amphitheater has undergone significant upgrades, including new stadium seating, walkways, lighting and a stage.
6th annual Lumbee Film Festival adds a second screening of the highly anticipated Lumbeeland
Pembroke, NC- The 6th annual Lumbee Film Festival is returning to Pembroke, North Carolina, with 19 original films directed by Indigenous filmmakers and festival alumni. This year’s festival takes place July 5 & 6 during the 2024 Lumbee Homecoming at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. Festivities kick off Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at James A. Thomas Hall with the premiere of the highly-anticipated, locally-made narrative short, Lumbeeland. Due to high demand, a second screening has been added to the festival lineup, screening again on Saturday, July 6 at 1 p.m.
State’s top court orders new reviews of two high-profile media access disputes
A state Supreme Court decision in May dealing with media access to law enforcement recordings could have an impact on two other high-profile cases. Court orders Friday called for new reviews of both cases. A 5-2 court majority ruled on May 23 that media outlets did not need to file...
US Supreme Court’s approval of Oregon city’s ordinance criminalizes homelessness
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court voted in favor of Grants Pass, Oregon, and opened the door for more municipalities across the U.S. to ticket, fine, and jail people experiencing homelessness for doing something that every human being must do to survive – sleep. Legal experts suggest the case hinged on whether people experiencing […] The post US Supreme Court’s approval of Oregon city’s ordinance criminalizes homelessness appeared first on NC Newsline.
In coastal North Carolina, a legal fight over wetlands protections
A U.S. district court judge has denied a landowner’s attempt to prevent federal regulators from enforcing the Clean Water Act against him, the latest ruling in a set of cases involving wetlands protections in North Carolina. Earlier this month, Robert D. White, of Elizabeth City, sat quietly in a federal courtroom while his attorneys sought […] The post In coastal North Carolina, a legal fight over wetlands protections appeared first on NC Newsline.
Robeson Co. homicide investigation leads to arrest
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have made an arrest in a murder near Lumberton. Deputies said they arrested and charged 24-year-old Shyheim Devonte Alford of Fairmont on a charge of first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into occupied property and assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present.
Statewide medical cannabis stalls; Passed GOP Senate with help of Western NC legislators
A move to legalize medical marijuana statewide has failed, despite bipartisan backing of state senators, including a Republican representing Buncombe County who had previously voted no. The GOP-majority Senate voted 36-10 in late June to allow cannabis for medical uses. But the N.C. House of Representatives did not take up...
‘Y’ALL MEANS ALL’: Richmond County marchers call for equality, accountability in representation
ROCKINGHAM — Just days after the end of PRIDE month, several protesters marched through downtown carrying signs in support of the queer community. The group met Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot across from the Richmond County Judicial Center, where the Board of Commissioners was set to hold its monthly meeting hours later.
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
New fish market opens in Raleigh with a focus on N.C. seafood
RALEIGH, N.C. — A new seafood market in Raleigh is trying to provide fresh seafood for the Triangle. Ryan Spekman is the co-owner of Locals Seafood along with Lin Peterson. They focus on selling fresh locally sourced seafood from the North Carolina coast. The dream to open a market...
U.S. Transportation Secretary joins Gov. Cooper to break ground on new Winston-Salem trail
There was an error loading the media player. Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, was among those on hand Tuesday to break ground on a new multi-use trail in Winston-Salem. The shovels were out to turn the first dirt on the Salem Parkway path, a 1.3-mile bike-and-pedestrian...
Suspect shot during attempted home burglary in High Point, 3 from South Carolina face multiple charges, police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Three South Carolina men face multiple charges in connection to a shooting during an attempted burglary on Monday, according to a High Point Police Department news release. Around 2:50 a.m., officers responded to a residential breaking and entering call in the 200 block of Avery Avenue. People at the home […]
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