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Friday Night Roundup (Part 2): Rough opening night for most home teams: Williams, Eastern, Western fall; Cummings, Southeast win
Bulldogs fade in setback to Northwest Guilford, lose 33-16 A strong start fizzled for the Williams football team in Friday night’s season opener. Northwest Guilford had a huge second half to upend the host Bulldogs 33-16 at Burlington Memorial Stadium. Williams couldn’t maintain a 16-7 halftime lead. “I...
Free food, music and voter registration to be offered at NAACP Block Party Aug. 24
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Free food, music and the opportunity to register to vote will be offered at the New Hanover County Branch NAACP’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 714 Emory Street in Wilmington.
Durham Is Looking For Artists!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit portfolios as an entry to join the City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry. This registry will serve as a resource for the program’s selection of artists and artist teams to create City cultural and public art projects. Access to a predetermined network of qualified artists saves artists and staff members valuable time by making the process for responding to the numerous calls issued by the City more efficient. It also strengthens and streamlines the program by maintaining a database of artists in the community with particular skill sets.
UNC's 'Experimental Suites' Might Be the Most Embarrassing Idea of the Year
If I was looking to buy North Carolina season tickets and someone pitched me on one of these "experimental suites", I think I'd cuss them out. What is the idea here, exactly? So you're buying a "suite" of wooden bar chairs far less comfortable than the permanent seats right next to them — credit to UNC for having padded seats, that's a win — in a bad location where nobody was buying tickets, but you get a little bit of shade from a glorified beach tent? At least they also look terrible and embarrassing.
17-year-old North Carolina student becomes among youngest to earn private pilot license
A North Carolina teen is among the youngest pilots in the United States.Tyler Moore of Fayetteville earned his private pilot license on Tuesday a few days after he celebrated his 17th birthday.Moore, who has loved planes since he was a toddler, is the son of an Army veteran and grew up watching planes fly over Pope Army Airfield."I've always loved planes since I was a kid. This private pilot license is only the beginning of my aviation career," said Moore.He is a junior at Northwood Temple Academy where he plays basketball. Moore received his pilot license from Cape Fear Aviation Flight Training in Gray's Creek where he was a student.Moore said he hopes to one day become a commercial pilot.
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity announces 2024 Veteran's Build Season of Service
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity (FAHFH) is proud to announce our upcoming 2024 Veteran's Build season of service, dedicated to honoring and supporting local Veterans through Critical Home Repairs and community engagement. In this year’s season of service, the organization aims to complete eight to 11 Veteran repairs, including three significant Critical Repairs with the help of community volunteers.
Fire burns house in Sampson County; home was built by fire chief's family
A home in Sampson County was badly charred Sunday morning in a large fire. Around 2:30 a.m., firefighters with the Roseboro Fire Department and other firefighters from Sampson County responded to the large fire at a home at 400 West North St. Roseboro Fire Chief Lee Coleman told WRAL News...
The 15th Annual African American Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Returns Over Labor Day Weekend
Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published in the fall of 2023 by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling, explores the history of the Tar Heel State through music.
4 caught after crime spree at 4 Goldsboro stores spurs 22-mile chase into Wilson, police say
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Two women and two men were arrested Friday after a theft spree from four Goldsboro stores led to a 22-mile car chase into Wilson, police said Saturday. The four suspects stole more than $5,700 worth of items from Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Ross and TJ...
$1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs
Bailey, Middlesex, Spring Hope and Nashville elementary schools will offer after-school and summer programs for selected students with help from a three-year, $1,476,543 grant, Nash County Public Schools announced Friday. The district will receive a federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant after applying for the money in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, […] The post $1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
High School Football Glance, Aug. 24, 2024
3-A QUAD COUNTY Conference Team Conf. All PF PA Fike 0-0 1-0 27 23 C.B. Aycock 0-0 1-0 48 20 South Johnston 0-0 1-0 21 20 West Johnston 0-0 1-0 47 34 Hunt 0-0 0-1 14 35 East Wake 0-0 0-1 42 65 Southern Wayne 0-0 0-1 0 38 Smithfield-Selma 0-0 0-1 7 27 Friday, Aug. 23 Fike 27, Beddingfield […] The post High School Football Glance, Aug. 24, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo taking place on Aug. 24
The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo is taking place this weekend. The event recognizes the impact that small and minority-owned businesses have on our local economy. The expo is free and open to the public with more than 100 businesses under one roof. Get the latest news...
HBCU gets another eight-figure donation from anonymous donor
Last month, it received an unprecedented $10 million donation, the largest in the institution's history, and its latest anonymous donation nearly matches that total. The post HBCU gets another eight-figure donation from anonymous donor appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Lil’ Donuts food truck brings delicious lil’ treats to Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re in Winston-Salem and have a sweet tooth, swing by the Lil’ Donuts food truck. The self-described “family-run donut food truck” is based out of Winston-Salem and frequents events and popular places all across the state. Lil’ Donuts offers a diverse selection of donut styles “from classic powdered sugar to […]
RoundTable Health Care opens new location in Barco
RoundTable Health Care, an independently owned provider of in-home respiratory and mobility services, announces the opening of its new facility at 4039 Caratoke Highway in Barco. The grand opening celebration was held on August 19, 2024, featuring light refreshments, product demonstrations, and opportunities to meet the staff. The Barco location...
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