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Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
Ranking WNC WRs in 2024 NC high school football season
From Sawyer Belue to Hayezon Tobe, the Citizen Times and Times ranked the top wide receivers for the 2024 NC high school football season in WNC. The start of football practices in North Carolina is a month away. Western North Carolina teams are hard at work in summer workouts and 7-on-7s to prepare for the upcoming NCHSAA and NCISAA seasons.
NCCU student crowned Miss North Carolina
North Carolina Central University sophomore Carrie Everett was crowned the 2024 Miss North Carolina on Saturday night at High Point Theatre. Everett, who is also Miss Johnston County, will represent the state at the upcoming Miss America pageant. During the competition on Saturday, Everett promoted her community service initiative, “We Need Equity to Build Communities” and performed “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going" from the musical “Dreamgirls.”
North Carolina man wins $1 million lottery prize with $10 scratch-off
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Irineo Cruz-Sanchez of Hurdle Mills tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. He bought his lucky Multiplier Mania ticket from the Efland Supermarket on U.S. 70 West in Efland. When Cruz-Sanchez arrived at lottery headquarters on June 21, he had a decision to make. He […]
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.
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.
Arrest made in Robeson County murder investigation
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a murder that occurred last week near Lumberton. Shyheim Alford, 24, of Fairmont, was arrested Tuesday and charged with First Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with a Minor Present. […]
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...
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...
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