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Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Harris leads Trump by wide margin among Hispanic voters in North Carolina: Survey
Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by a wide margin among Hispanic voters in North Carolina, according to a new survey. The TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights/Media Predict poll, obtained by The Hill, shows Harris with 56 percent support from likely Hispanic voters in the Tar Heel State, compared to Trump’s 34 percent…
Napper Tandy's in Angier is the New Home for Camel Call Live!
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - The new home of Camel Call Live is Napper Tandy's Public House and Restaurant in downtown Angier! The season premiere of Camel Call Live is Thursday, August 29th from 6:30-7:30. Hosted by the "Voice of the Fighting Camels", Chris Hemeyer, the show will feature a live...
Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group
ProPublica, a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigative journalism, published an article on Aug. 17 that linked Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds and North Carolina House Representative Keith Kidwell (R- Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Pamlico) to militia group American Patriots Three Percent or AP3. ProPublica defines AP3 as one of the largest militias in the United States […] The post Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Republicans sue North Carolina elections board, allege flouting of voter roll review law
This story first appeared in NC Newsline. Republicans sued North Carolina’s elections board on Thursday, demanding enforcement of a new law that requires cross-checking jury documents to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The Republican National Committee and North Carolina GOP allege that the North Carolina State Board of Elections has “deliberately declined” to enforce the […]
Camels Launch Women’s Golf Season at Clemson’s Tiger Classic
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell will open its 2024-25 women’s golf season Monday with the Tiger Classic, hosted by Clemson at The Walker Course. The 36-hole, one-day 15-team event includes the host Tigers, who finished fifth in the 2024 NCAA stroke play championship. Eight NCAA Division I conferences are represented in the tournament. Campbell is the lone CAA school to compete in the Tiger Classic, while the Sun Belt and Big South will have four teams each participating. Under the direction of head coach John Crooks , who enters his 34th year in charge of the program, Campbell has earned…
Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
NCDHHS launches Strategic Housing Plan to expand support for people with disabilities
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, currently residing in congregate settings or at risk of entry into these settings.
Black labrador Drake, alumna owner win Dog Days of Summer contest
The first annual Dog Days of Summer campaign concluded last month with more than a dozen beloved Campbell pets helping to raise more than $1,200 in support of students through the Fund for Campbell. Drake – the “fur-son” of Dr. Crystal N. Dowless, ’09 (PharmD) – was crowned top dog...
Matos' brace lifts Camels past Radford 2-1
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Filipe Matos scored twice and Campbell defeated Radford 2-1 to open the 2024 season at Eakes Athletics Complex. Matos found the back of the net in each half, delivering goals early in the 11th minute and late in the 87th minute, for the Camels (1-0) who bested their former Big South rivals.
Tales from the Creek | John Payne
John Payne arrived at Campbell in 1987 from Dublin, Ireland by way of Henderson, N.C. Four years later, he not only graduated with a degree from the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, but left a legacy that included four all-conference honors, a Big South player of the year award and victories over the likes of North Carolina, Duke and Penn State.
Convicted felon arrested and charged in Lee County
A convicted felon was arrested Thursday on McNeill Road in Lee County. Willie James Broner II, 21, a convicted felon, was arrested and charged with possession of firearm by felon, possess with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possess with intent to sell and deliver schedule VI controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle for sale of controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, speeding, and following too closely.
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