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D.G. Martin: North Carolina writers worthy of 'Bookwatch' status
Although North Carolina Bookwatch in no longer airing on PBS-NC people still ask what books are being featured. When I explain, they ask, “Well, what books would you be discussing?” Here are three of my answers. “Charlotte, the Slugger, and Me: Coming-of-Age Story of a Southern City and Two Tenacious Brothers,” by Jack Claiborne Jack Claiborne and his brother Slug were important characters in post-World War II Charlotte. They grew...
Multi-car crash leaves 1 dead and 3 injured in Harnett County
One person is dead, and three others injured after a multi-car crash in Dunn Friday night.It happened just before 9 a.m. in the 1000 block of Long Branch Road.According to investigators, when traveling west on Long Branch, a silver Ford Fusion crossed the center line and hit a Toyota Highlander.This caused the Toyota to roll over several times and hit a Kia Optima head-on where the car's passenger flew out of the windshield.The driver of the Ford died at the scene.The driver and passenger of the Kia were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Toyota was also taken to a hospital with serious injuries.No further information has been released at this time.
Wake County breaks ground on affordable housing units in Garner
Wake County is breaking ground on more affordable housing Friday morning.176 units will be built at Tryon Station on Creech Road in Garner. These units are for working families who live in Garner and the surrounding areas.It's a project that nearly didn't happen without the help of Wake County and the town of Garner stepping in to provide gap financing after developers said construction costs and interest rates almost forced them to shelve the project.The county is investing $6.6 million alongside Garner with an additional $750,000. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete."This is our first opportunity...
Raleigh, NC Forecast: Increasing Temperatures and Clear Skies Starting Saturday
Raleigh, NC – As the weekend kicks off, Raleigh can expect warmer temperatures and clear skies. Starting Saturday, highs will range between 80 to 87°F, providing a comfortable day for outdoor activities. Overnight, temperatures will dip into the upper 50s, with clear skies and a light northeasterly wind.
People News & Notes: Emerge leader appointed to Arts North Carolina Board of Directors
Emerge Gallery & Art Center Executive Director Holly Garriott has been named to the 2027 Arts North Carolina Board of Directors, Emerge announced. Arts North Carolina is the statewide advocacy organization for the arts that calls for equity and access to the arts for all North Carolinians, unifies and connects North Carolina’s arts communities and fosters arts leadership, the announcement said. Led by a statewide board of directors that will...
Fulmore's fourth quarter touchdown lifts Millbrook past Apex Friendship
Millbrook scored a fourth-quarter touchdown and used a late defensive stop to secure an opening night win over Apex Friendship on Friday night. The Wildcats entered the fourth quarter trailing by three points, but left the stadium with a 17-13 win over Apex Friendship. Bobby Fulmore scored the game-winning touchdown...
Tickets to see the UNC basketball program in the CBS Sports Classic are now on sale
Christmas comes early this year as Carolina takes on UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden. The UNC basketball program will play in the marquee non-conference double-header of the season for a third straight year at the Mecca. What better way to get in the holiday spirit...
Fayetteville: The most stressed city in North Carolina?
A recent study from WalletHub shows that Fayetteville has the most stressed residents in all of North Carolina. The study used data sets such as average weekly work hours and unemployment, divorce and suicide rates to compare more than 180 American cities, including the 150 most populated cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state. ...
Fayetteville-area high school football predictions for Week 1 of the 2024 season
Week 1 of the NCHSAA football season has arrived, and so has the bulletin board material for the locker rooms. The first four weeks of the season will feature nonconference games before play begins in the All American and United 8 conferences. Pine Forest and Seventy-First are looking to four-peat as league champions. JAMBOREE RECAP: First impressions,...
AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0
RALEIGH — After a pair of back-to-back lean years, at least by Wilson Christian boys soccer standards, the Chargers are off to a steady start to the 2024 season with a pair of 1-0 victories. The second one came Friday at Friendship Christian three days after the same result Tuesday at Raleigh Christian. Senior Gabe Collins, who had the goal […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
If UNC Wins 7 or Fewer Games, Here's Why...
Mack Brown’s football team is flying well under the radar right now, which makes sense given it lost a generational quarterback, its best defensive player, and once again closed last season on a downward spiral. All of that left a not-so-pleasant taste in the mouths of the fan base,...
Mandeville Star RB Nate Sheppard Chooses Duke University: Reasons Why
Nate Sheppard, a top running back from Mandeville's Class of 2025, has committed to Duke University after a standout junior season where he garnered over 20 Division I offers. Sheppard, a three-star recruit, chose Duke due to a strong relationship with running backs coach Willie Simmons and a positive school culture. Despite having offers from notable programs like Tulane, Cal, Cincinnati, and Northwestern, the consistent communication from the Duke staff solidified his decision. With almost 2,000 rushing yards last season, Sheppard aims to lead Mandeville to a state championship and break the 2,000-yard milestone in his senior year.
3 Guys from Pittsboro talk with Robert Reives about balancing growth with community values
Siler City, NC – On a Tuesday afternoon, a conversation between Robert Reives, the minority leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and three guys from Pittsboro having lunch sheds light on the values of family, education, and community in a rapidly evolving region. Over lunch with ERic Andrews, Greg Stafford and me at the Broken Spit in Siler City, Reives delves into some of his favorite memories, the significance of education, and the transformative impact of recent industrial developments in the area. As Chatham County undergoes unprecedented growth, Reives emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in the community’s roots while embracing the opportunities that lie ahead.
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