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From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Carolina School Boards Association launches statewide campaign to support public education
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina School Boards Association recently launched a statewide ad campaign to build support for public schools, the organization said in a news release. The campaign, titled “Public Education Does the Public Good,” uses social media and billboard ads to spread NCSBA’s message that “healthy, well-funded public schools are good […]
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Recently passed legislation encourages North Carolina residents to get moving on trail systems across the Tar Heel state. The third Saturday in October will be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day, thanks to the N.C. General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. ...
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
17-Year-Old Is Youngest Black Person To Earn Pilot’s License In N.C. And U.S.
INDIAN TRAIL, NC – Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C., recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction in North Carolina. According to WSOC-TV, Garner was...
All sites pass Swim Guide test this week
All sites on the Upper Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds to meet recreational water-quality standards this week. Milburnie canoe launch in Raleigh and Neuse Golf Club in Clayton were not tested this week. “We’ve seen pretty good water quality since we started our weekly testing Memorial Day weekend,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program director. “A lot of that has to […] The post All sites pass Swim Guide test this week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
3 Killed In Head On Collision
PINE LEVEL – The State Highway Patrol has released the names of three people who died in a head on collision. The crash happened at 2:02am today (Sunday) on US 70 near Pine Level. The Highway Patrol said a 2008 Ford F-150 being driven by Cameron Yones, age 43,...
Lucama church family unites for worship days after lightning strikes steeple
A Wilson County church family gathered in a different venue than usual on Sunday, unwavering in their faith. Spring Hill Presbyterian Church members held a service in the fellowship hall days after the church burned down following a lightning strike. A neighbor said a bolt hit the steeple, which eventually fell. No one was hurt.
County offers tax calculator tool for property owners
If you don’t want to wait until your property tax bill arrives in the mail mid-August you can check out the county’s online tax calculator and get an idea of what you might owe. “This can be used as a tool to help people prepare for their tax bills to set up payment arrangements and property budget,” said Wilson County […] The post County offers tax calculator tool for property owners first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC State NBA 2024 Summer League Update: 7/21/24
Yesterday, 4 former NC State players played their final games in the 2024 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. DJ Burns had 8 points in 12 minutes of play, shooting 3 of 6 from the field in the Cavs 100-93 win over the Pacers. He also had 2 rebounds and 1 block.
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