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Fayetteville State University is among two North Carolina schools ranked most affordable
A new analysis ranks North Carolina as home to two of the most affordable colleges and universities in the country, including one in Fayetteville. The tuition analysis from The College Investor, a personal finance and investing website, compared out-of-state tuition for a single academic year across hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, according to the report. Fayetteville State University and Western Carolina University are recognized for their affordability, with annual out-of-state tuition costs of $6,262 and...
Football Recap: Rocky Mount Comes Up Short on the Road Against Tarboro
Rocky Mount had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Tarboro Vikings on the road and fell 30-0. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 178th, while the Vikings are ranked 44th).
Ben David’s departure: District Attorney of 20 years to step down next week
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Ben David is concluding his 20-year time as District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties. Reflecting on his career, he expresses deep gratitude, saying, “Thank you for making me the luckiest guy I know to do a job I love with the people I love in a place I love.”
Bailey nixes wastewater treatment link to Wilson
BAILEY — Following months of negotiations, a proposed wastewater treatment union between Bailey and the city of Wilson has dissolved. Mayor Pro Tem Walter Wells informed residents of the decision during a special meeting of Bailey’s elected officials last week while outlining a new agenda that would use $14.5 million in grant money to remove the town from a state-imposed […] The post Bailey nixes wastewater treatment link to Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Holly Ridge Town Council meets to discuss Mayor Wenzel’s resignation
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) — Holly Ridge’s Town Council is having a special meeting Tuesday night to talk about former mayor Jeff Wenzel’s resignation. Wenzel resigned last week, effectively immediately. The council will discuss Wenzel’s departure, but are unlikely to fill that vacancy during the meeting. Wenzel said that his work schedule no longer allowed […]
Home damaged in Goldsboro fire, four people displaced
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The Goldsboro Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Hunters Creek Drive early Tuesday morning. Upon arriving, firefighters found a single-family home with smoke and fire showing. The fire was under control around 4:51 a.m. A total of 16 firefighters responded to the scene. They said the home suffered 40 […]
Maysville downtown redevelopment expansion begins
MAYSVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Jones County downtown area is expanding its development after additional funding was granted. Maysville announced the expansion of its downtown redevelopment project after an additional $87,500 was secured from the Rural Economic Development Grant. The total funding for the project is now $937,500. According to...
New library books: E-books and E-audio among recent additions
Following are some of the new books at the Wilson County Public Library. To place a hold on these titles, call 252-237-5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org ADULT FICTION “Backwater Justice” by Fern Michaels “Born of Blood and Ash” by Jennifer L. Armentrout “By Any Other Name” by Jodi Picoult “Close Knit” by Jenny Colgan “The Family Business 7: New Orleans” by […] The post New library books: E-books and E-audio among recent additions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Northeastern rallies to defeat Bertie in opener
It took a while for the Northeastern High School football scoring train to get out of the station. But once the Eagles got up to full speed, they were pretty much unstoppable. After one quarter in the season opener for both teams, Bertie County led Northeastern 8-0 before a home crowd at the Eagles Nest. The Eagles then opened up the playbook and scored 21 points in the second quarter...
Baskerville Elementary celebrates first day under new leadership
Baskerville Elementary School in Rocky Mount welcomed new and returning students with a school spirit event Monday morning. The event was attended by community leaders and representatives of local churches and civic organizations. Not only was Monday the first day of school for Baskerville Elementary staff and students, it was also the first time the school was in session as a part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools system. Ja’Quez...
Clean water nonprofit says the fight to save Blounts Creek is not over
A local environmental nonprofit says the fight to save Blounts Creek is not over. Mining company Martin Marietta Materials has applied to renew its wastewater permit for a 649-acre limestone mine, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments on the proposed renewal. If enough comments about...
STILL UNBEATEN: Northern Nash spikers take sweep over Hunt
RED OAK — One team is still unbeaten, while the other continues to struggle in the early going of the 2024 high school volleyball season. Northern Nash remained perfect (4-0 overall) with a 25-18, 25-12, 25-17 triumph over Wilson Hunt (1-5 overall) in a nonconference match at home on Monday afternoon. Hunt dropped its fourth match in a row. ...
Panda Express seeking to hire managers at September job fair in Wilson
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Panda Restaurant Group, which owns the wildly popular Panda Express restaurants, has a hiring event for store managers coming up in Wilson. Managers oversee one store and do everything from hiring to directing workers, while also meeting financial goal. Benefits include full benefits, 401k...
New high-speed internet company expands into Fayetteville market. What to know.
Editor's note: Brightspeed's investment numbers have been updated to reflect the most recent information. People in Cumberland County will soon have another option for home internet service as a new fiber internet network company sets up shop. ...
New Bern Housing Authority eyeing former FR Danyus School property
New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners discusses plan to redevelop the former F.R. Danyus School property. The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners discussed a plan to convert the former F.R. Danyus School classrooms into residential units and build townhouses along West Street in New Bern, NC during a Zoom meeting on Aug. 19, 2024.
The Dive: Meeting the Endowment's new CEO
The Dive is a free weekly newsletter jointly published by WHQR and The Assembly. You can find more information and subscribe here. Former Politician Named CEO of Wilmington’s Most Powerful Nonprofit. Dan Winslow has mellowed out. Asked if he would still be “spicy” as the New Hanover Community Endowment’s...
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