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5 killed in crash on I-95 in Wilson County involving 3 tractor-trailers and 2 SUVs
Five people were killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 North in Wilson County, officials said Wednesday afternoon.Chopper 11 was over the scene near Mile Marker 113 in the town of Lucama.The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved three tractor-trailers and two SUVs.North Carolina State Highway Patrol said a tractor-trailer hauling oranges crashed into the two SUVs and a tractor-trailer hauling eggs. A third tractor trailer, which was hauling sand, was also hit.The truck hauling oranges erupted into flames and was badly burned. The truck hauling eggs was pushed off the road into the ditch.At least three people were taken to Wilson Medical Center near downtown for treatment. Their conditions were not released.Identities of the victims were not immediately known, a Highway Patrol spokesman said. Troopers are still working to determine the cause of the crash.Traffic in the area was snarled for several miles. One lane of traffic reopened around 5:30 p.m. to allow the cars stuck on the interstate past the detour to pass through. Once those cars passed, NCDOT crews closed the road again and resumed their work to clean the interstate.
Environmentalists grateful for appellate win over chemical industry giant
(The Center Square) – Health advisories issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about the risks of chemicals produced at a North Carolina plant on the Cape Fear River are lawful and not reviewable by a court. In a ruling by three judges Tuesday at the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, Justice Arianna Freeman wrote, “The health advisory provides guidance, but it imposes no obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions. The health advisory also does not give rise to any ‘direct and appreciable legal...
Wizarding Weekend serves up special Potter-themed food and drink
Looking for a love potion, a butterbeer or a Ron Cheesely hot dog to satisfy your Harry Potter appetite? No need to wave your magic wand for Harry Potter-themed food and drink at the upcoming Wizarding Weekend events Friday to Sunday in downtown Wilson — the participating bars and restaurants will do that for you. The Fantastic Drinks and Where […] The post Wizarding Weekend serves up special Potter-themed food and drink first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Arguing inconsistency, rezoning request denied in Brunswick County
A rezoning that would have brought commercial uses to a primarily residential area near Winnabow was denied by the Brunswick County Planning Board this month. At its July meeting, the planning board reconsidered a rezoning request that was tabled at the board’s June meeting. The request looked to rezone 15 acres of land...
Outer Banks Surfing celebrates grand opening August 1
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Outer Banks Surfing, the exciting new business venture from local entrepreneurs Dalton and Reagan!. Join us on Thursday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m. at the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, located at...
Princeton grill pays tribute to Oli & Eli
PRINCETON — Jerry Jo Creech and her brother, Charles, have opened Oli & Eli’s Grill as a tribute to their parents. “I have always wanted to sell my mom’s hot dog chili and just serve a hot dog,” said Creech, one of 11 siblings who grew up on that chili. “I was going to set up a cart outside … […] The post Princeton grill pays tribute to Oli & Eli first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Veterinary equipment maker plans to hire 275 people in Wilson at new $147M plant
Medical device firm Idexx Laboratories plans to build a $147 million plant and hire 275 people in Wilson County, according to state officials. The North Carolina Department of Commerce's Economic Investment Committee met Tuesday to approve an incentives package worth up to $5.2 million for the project. Idexx plans to...
Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business
SMITHFIELD — An equipment failure caused a small sewage spill on Thursday near Clayton, the county’s Public Utilities Department reported. An air-release valve on a pressure sewer main failed, spilling about 3,000 gallons of raw sewage into a tributary of Reedy Branch. The spill occurred near 7531 U.S. 70 Business, which is near the highway’s interchange with U.S. 70. The […] The post Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kraken Skulls holds 1st annual golf tournament
The first annual Kraken Triple 9 Golf Tournament is coming up on August 3. It will be located at King’s Grant Golf & Country Club, a par 71, championship-style 18-hole semi-private facility located at 347 Shawcroft Road in Fayetteville. This event will be a very enjoyable and engaging day with an array of activities planned for participants of the golf tournament. It will go from 9 a.m. to noon. Interested participants can sign up online and learn more on their website at Kraken-Skulls.com.
Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled
While he has been the varsity football head coach at Fike High since being announced as such in March, Rocky Lewis picked up some extra duties earlier this month when the Wilson County Board of Education confirmed his hiring as the ninth athletic director in Fike’s 67 years of existence. Lewis, who had been the head football coach at South […] The post Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farmville to host first Rub'n Shoulders barbecue festival and cook-off
Farmville is home to four barbecue restaurants in an area of about three miles. That proximity to pork is part of the inspiration for the town’s newest event, Rub’n Shoulders. Scheduled for July 27 at Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, the summer celebration will include food, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages, along with children’s activities, and vendors. The musical lineup will include Noah Jackson Cobb, Cheryl Willoughby and John and Landy. ...
Restaurants slated for Ramsey Street development could include Whataburger, Panda Express
A Florida-based real estate company announced plans last year to build a $40 million, 44-acre shopping center on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. Located across from Lowe's and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Rob Tanner, owner of developer Impeccable Development told The Fayetteville Observer in October that a big-box retailer is slated to take the 147,583-square-foot anchor store at the new shopping center.
Popular in Florida, this luxury housing trend could soon come to Brunswick County
A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the nation could soon come to Brunswick County. In July, the Brunswick County Planning Board considered and approved a text amendment to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a document that guides development in the county. The amendment makes way for the construction of casitas, or small house-like structures, to be built on recreational vehicle (RV) lots in outdoor RV resorts in the county.
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