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North Carolina drivers need to know these school bus laws
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2024-25 school year is officially underway in the Charlotte area and school buses are once again part of the daily commute for drivers in the Carolinas. After a few months off, you might need a refresher on school bus traffic laws in North Carolina. Most...
Shortened recreational flounder season to be held with restrictions in place
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Some fishermen in the Cape Fear are getting ready to start a shortened recreational southern flounder season this year. Wilmington resident Jeremy Wyman said flounder is one of his favorite fish to catch and eat, but new restrictions in place this year are, in a word, confusing, for many.
New scholarship at NC Central University will pay for teachers to become principals
A new scholarship program at North Carolina Central University is paying for local teachers to become principals. It includes 16 educators from across the state. All currently teach elementary, middle or high school students in rural districts. The scholarship will cover the teachers' master's degrees and give money to their...
OWASA Hosts State and Local Elected Officials for Briefing on OWASA’s PFAS Action Plan
OWASA Hosts State and Local Elected Officials for Briefing on OWASA’s PFAS Action Plan. On Friday, August 23, OWASA hosted North Carolina State Senator Graig Meyer, Representative Allen Buansi, Representative Renee Price, Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee, and other elected officials from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County for a briefing on OWASA’s PFAS Action Plan and the financial impacts of PFAS treatment on our community.
‘One man crime spree:’ NC felon gets 15 years after firing gun toward school, leading cops on 118 mph chase
Crip gang member Jahmez Tavaughn Jackson was already a felon on probation wearing an ankle monitor when he fired shots toward a Wilmington school -- and then fled in a 118 mph chase, officials said.
Weekend reads: Elections heat up in swing-state NC
Latest poll gives Stein a double-digit lead over Robinson in NC’s governor’s race By Clayton Henkel A new High Point University/SurveyUSA Poll shows Attorney General Josh Stein, the Democratic nominee for governor, leading Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by 14 percentage points in North Carolina’s closely watched governor’s race. The online poll of more than […]
Bears dodge Gates County’s upset bid
GATESVILLE – As expected, there were some jitters to deal with on opening night of the 2024 season, especially from two local football programs where the majority of their players are first-year varsity starters. But despite too many penalties, fumbles, and negative yardage plays, the future was on display...
Investigation continues into J & J Snack Foods fire in Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WITN) - The investigation continues after a fire broke out on Aug. 19th at a food distribution facility in Holly Ridge. Multiple fire crews responded to a call about a fire at J & J Snack Foods located on Sounds Rd. As crews were putting the fire out, many roads around the building were shut down like N. Dyson Rd, Kraft St, N. Himes St and Sounds Rd.
Belhaven man charged with death of 7-year-old son in DWI crash
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A Beaufort County father has been charged in an accident over the weekend that killed one son and seriously injured another. Edward Pope has been charged with felony death by vehicle, DWI, and felony inflicting serious injury. State troopers say the crash happened around noon...
NEW DETAILS: Woman fatally shot at Mitchell Wooten Apartments in Kinston
KINSTON, Lenoir County — The Kinston Police Department are now investigating a homicide after a woman was fatally shot Sunday evening at the Mitchell Wooten Apartments. Authorities first responded to a report of a person shot near the 8 building at approximately 9:13pm August 25. Once on scene, officers...
North Carolina Lottery Lucky For Life, Pick 3 Day results for August 25, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Here’s a look at Sunday, August 25, 2024 results for each game: Winning Lucky For Life numbers from August 25 drawing 08-17-19-29-31, Lucky Ball: 12 ...
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