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NC Supreme Court declines to fast-track Governor Cooper's lawsuits over board appointment powers
North Carolina's highest court has decided it won't fast-track appeals of results in two lawsuits initiated by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that challenged new laws that eroded his power to choose members of several boards and commissions.The state Supreme Court, in orders released Friday, denied the requests from Republican legislative leaders sued by Cooper to hear the cases without waiting for the intermediate-level Court of Appeals to consider and rule first on arguments. The one-sentence rulings did not disclose how individual justices voted on the petitions to bypass the cases to the Supreme Court. Cooper's lawyers had asked the court...
Couple ‘lost everything’ as 100+ year-old Roseboro home gutted by fire
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A married couple lost everything when their historic home in Roseboro in Sampson County was gutted by flames early Sunday, officials said. The fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. at 205 N. West Street in Roseboro, said Roseboro Fire Chief Lee Coleman. When crews arrived...
Fire scorches Sampson County home
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 residents were out of town when the fire broke out.
Ranking ECU football's transfer additions in order of expected impact on the 2024 season
There's no shortage of notable transfers expected to make an impact this season for the Pirates. East Carolina, just like the majority of every team in college football these days, saw its roster significantly change over the course of the offseason. Much of that movement came via the transfer portal, where players entered and exited. Upwards of 20 players entered the program at some point this offseason via the portal, while nearly just as many exited.
Annual fishing tournament honors former Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier employee
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - When Marc Morrison arrived at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier Saturday, he only had one rod with him. He soon made sure to buy another one. The pier was hosting the 5th annual Donnie Wood’s Flounder Fishing Tournament, and with $10 entry fees per rod, Morrison, a friend of Wood’s, wanted to ensure he was helping support a good cause. Half of the proceeds from the event went to the Celebrate Recovery Outreach Association, which helps people struggling with substance abuse and other problems.
Traveling Monstrance makes visit to Williamston
The towns of Williamston, Colerain and Windsor were graced this past weekend by a Traveling Monstrance sponsored by Williamston’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The religious procession was held in conjunction with the Diocese of Raleigh’s Centennial Celebration that began in January 2024. The event was held in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 16, in Williamston on Aug. 17 and in Colerain at the migrant farm on Sunday, Aug. 18. The goal...
Former critics start to coalesce around Duke Energy’s plans for more gas, solar in N.C.
An array of critics came out swinging in January when Duke Energy first filed its plans in North Carolina for one of the largest fossil fuel investments in the country. But as the months have dragged on in the development of the company’s biennial carbon-reduction plan, some notable detractors have relented.
North Carolina Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for August 24, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Here’s a look at Saturday, August 24, 2024 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from August 24 drawing 05-15-21-24-43, Powerball: 17, Power Play: 3 ...
910 boys soccer area code rankings: Coastal Christian, CFA, and Topsail join
Three new teams join this week's HighSchoolOT 910 area code rankings as Coastal Christian, Cape Fear Academy and Topsail replace Midway, White Oak, and North Moore. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes. Our 910 area...
2 shot on Elm Street in Goldsboro, police say
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) – A shooting in Wayne County sent two men to the hospital late Saturday night, Goldsboro police said. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded at around 10:30 p.m. to a Shotspotter alert of several rounds fired in the area of 518 E. Elm St. The officers were notified that two people had been shot, and one of them was still on scene, police said. The other victim was transported to a nearby hospital in a personal vehicle.
Washington native recounts his days in the FBI
Henry Handy Jr. was born in 1938 at Tayloe Hospital in Washington to Henry Handy, and his wife Olivia Barrow Lee. Handy’s father ran the Pure Oil service station by the bridge on Bridge Street. His mother, one of ten children, grew up on a family farm on the way to Williamston, right across from […] The post Washington native recounts his days in the FBI appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Armed man leads Edgecombe County deputies on foot chase through woods, sheriff’s office says
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) – A man is now in custody after leading deputies on a foot chase through the woods in Edgecombe County on Saturday, deputies said. The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office was holding a license checking station on Old Wilson Road in the Rocky Mount area when a driver turned around and drove into the backyard of a residence, deputies said.
Northeastern, Pasquotank, Perquimans, win season openers; Currituck, Camden lose their openers
Editor's note: The following football game capsules from Friday night were compiled from information supplied to the MaxPreps website. Northeastern 58, Bertie 14 The Northeastern Eagles won their season opener against Bertie County on Friday, blasting the Falcons 58-14 in a non-conference game played in Elizabeth City. After getting down 8-0 in the first quarter,...
Cape Fear Valley Health offers free heath screenings, sports physicals at Umoja Festival
Cape Fear Valley Health is offering free health screenings during the 32nd Umoja Festival.Happening inside Smith Recreation at Seabrook Park near Fayetteville State University, the first-come, first-serve clinic is for the uninsured or underinsured. Following screenings, participants can meet with a doctor on-site to review their results and discuss any concerns.Cape Fear is also offering free sports physicals for adolescents -- just in time for the new school year.The health clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The festival, which runs until 5 p.m., will also include arts, entertainment, food trucks and cultural events.
Truitt reflects on reading, innovation and politics in her NC superintendent term
One of North Carolina Superintendent Catherine Truitt’s big wins during her four-year term was the General Assembly’s 2021 vote to mandate changes in the way students are taught to read. In 2021, a few months after Truitt took office, lawmakers mandated that all elementary and pre-kindergarten teachers take...
D.G. Martin: Take steps to help favorite candidates succeed
Have you decided how you are going to vote in the upcoming election? Even if you have decided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there is more to do before you can do your duty on Election Day. There are more offices that will need your vote: secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, labor commissioner, insurance commissioner, state senator, state representative,...
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