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Jay Leno returning to CFCC Wilson Center
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center has announced that Jay Leno is returning accompanied by special guest Arsenio Hall on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. “Widely characterized as ‘the hardest working man in show business,’ Jay Leno dominated late-night television for two decades of the #1 rated The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Leno now hosts and produces the series Jay Leno’s Garage, which explores the world of cars and people’s stories behind the wheel. He co-hosts the comedy game show You Bet Your Life with longtime friend and Tonight Show bandleader Kevin Eubanks,” a CFCC announcement states.
Two Shell EP Mart locations to get an upgrade in company expansion plan
The Shell EP Mart off Benvenue Road in the northwestern part of the city is undergoing a major upgrade and expansion. This marks the first time such work is being done at that location, which dates back to 1999, except for twice having added more fuel pumps and expanding the canopy over the pumps. That is according to Audrey Shearin, who is president and owner of Eastern Petroleum, which owns and operates a chain of Shell EP Marts and Exxon EP Marts. ...
Telescope to be debuted at Jockey’s Ridge State Park “End of Summer Star Party” on September 1
The Dare County Library is excited to announce that, beginning on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Dare County Library cardholders will have the opportunity to check out a tabletop telescope for stargazing from the Kill Devil Hills Library, which is located at 400 Mustian Street in Kill Devil Hills. The addition...
Halifax County Tax Collections Office Moves to New Location
Halifax, NC – Halifax County is pleased to announce that for the convenience of our citizens, the Halifax County Tax Collector’s Office has moved to a new location at 3 South King Street in Halifax, NC (the former bank building). The Collections staff handles all matters related to paying Halifax County tax bills.
Elizabeth City State University Sees Enrollment Surge for Fifth Consecutive Year
Elizabeth City State University is excited to announce a substantial increase in enrollment for the fifth straight year. With classes beginning last week, preliminary numbers indicate that the university is heading for another successful semester, as residence halls are full to 100% capacity. “We are thrilled to welcome our students...
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a 28-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide. Authorities are looking for Zachary Michael Locklear, from Autryville, in relation to the murder of 40-year-old Jossiel Rodriguez-Perez. Rodriguez-Perez was killed on Nov. 27 at the 3000 block of Smith...
Eagles overcome slow start, rout Bertie 58-14
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...
North Carolina election board hit with second lawsuit in five days
(The Center Square) – Four days later in North Carolina politics, the Yankee great Yogi Berra’s “déjà vu all over again” came whistling through Monday’s election news cycle 11 days before absentee ballots go in the mail. And like a reaction to Thursday’s filing by the state and national Republican Party, the State Board of Elections cites federal law in response to the Grand Old Party request. The board, accused...
New Transfer Guides tool helps North Carolina community college students transfer to UNC System institutions
North Carolina community college students interested in transferring to a University of North Carolina system school can now use a new online data tool called Transfer Guides to help them with the process. The Transfer Guides tool helps advisors and community college students match their credits to four-year degree requirements...
Greenville park receives $500k upgrade
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Jim Blount owns some apartments on Woodlawn Ave, right across from Woodlawn Park and is excited about the planned upgrades to the park. “Over the last ten years since they implemented the greenway system here, the area has really thrived. It has become incredibly vibrant and popular with students, young professionals, and young adults that live here,” Blount said.
Three people shot Monday morning outside of store in Spring Lake, police said
SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WNCN) — Spring Lake police officers are investigating a shooting early Monday morning that sent three people to the hospital, officers said. According to the Spring Lake Police Department, officers responded to a call of shots fired around 2:20 a.m. at a Food Mart Express in the 300 block of Spring Avenue.
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