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Football Recap: Tarboro Starts Season with Victory Against Rocky Mount
Tarboro took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 30-0 win over the Rocky Mount Gryphons. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Gryphons are ranked 178th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
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.
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...
CFCC announces program for future aviation professionals and pilots
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College has announced its new Career Pilot Program to meet the demand for aviation professionals and future commercial pilots. The program will offer its first two courses of History of Aviation and Pilot Instrument Ground School. The History of Aviation course will provide individuals with a comprehensive overview of air transportation, including potential career paths. The Pilot Instrument Ground School course will focus on covering all necessary topics to prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration instrument written test.
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...
Police identify man killed in Fayetteville neighborhood shooting
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – The Fayetteville Police Department has released the identity of a man killed in a shooting last week. On Tuesday, police identified the shooting victim as 34-year-old Anthony Douglas of Fayetteville. He died in a shooting that occurred on the 200 block of Early Street on Aug. 20.
‘Armed and dangerous’ man on the loose in Halifax County, deputies say
HOLLISTER, N.C. (WNCN) – Investigators are looking for an “armed and dangerous” breaking and entering suspect in Halifax County, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies are actively searching for Lockie “Bobo” Richardson in the area of Arcola Road and Williams Road in Hollister on Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.
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