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Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district
I don’t drink, not anymore, but I don’t mind if others do. To me, “Do as I say, not as I did” would be just as hypocritical as its present-tense cousin. So no, I don’t mind that the Smithfield Town Council last week approved a downtown social district. The state still has to say yes, but if does, people will […] The post Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tarboro couple brings dormant farm back to life with help of Tractor Supply grant
On fallow fields near the Battleboro community, a dream built on teas and bees is slowly taking shape, given a hand up by a national retailer with a local presence. Ted and Tara Williamson of Tarboro recently received a $1,000 grant from Tractor Supply Co. through its partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans embark on careers in agriculture. It was part of an overall $100,000 donation by the company to the FVC Fund. ...
Building in Douglas Block to have future regional restaurateur
The City Council recently voted to sign off on an intent to enter into a lease agreement for an eastern North Carolina restaurateur to become a future tenant at a vacant city-owned property in the 200 block of East Thomas Street in the Douglas Block. However, the action did not occur without an extensive discussion by some council members about subjects regarding downtown revitalization and leases of city-owned buildings. The...
“People don’t really think about the need,” food banks, shelters lack summer volunteers
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Over the summer, many local food banks and soup kitchens see a decrease in volunteers and donations. “Outside of the holiday months, it is a little bit slower because people don’t really think about the need and the need is even bigger around kids,” Food Bank of CENC Director of Regional […]
Roosevelt Drive Church of Christ hosts 10th annual free clothing giveaway
Roosevelt Drive Church of Christ in Jacksonville is hosting their 10th Annual Free Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at 111 Roosevelt Road Jax, NC 28540-6525 . All clothes at the giveaway are clean, scent and pet hair free with all zippers and button fully...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Cross Creek Mall, downtown and more from Fayetteville's past
The Fayetteville Observer has plenty of photos in its archives for anyone interested in how the Cumberland County area has grown and changed over time. Here are 20 of our most popular staff archive photo galleries from the past few years, with photos ranging from the 1800s to the 2010s. Hay Street's seedy...
Johnston Man Receives Sentence For Planning To Attack Energy Grid
Federal prison sentences have been handed out to three individuals who conspired to attack the United States’ energy grid. Among them is a 25-year-old man from Johnston. Liam Collins received a ten-year sentence for the weapons charges associated with the scheme. Paul James Kryscuk of Idaho and Justin Wade...
Some Fayetteville First-Time Homebuying Gets a Boost with City’s Homebuying HERO Program
A thrilling new program is coming to Fayetteville that will help ease the strain of homebuying. First-time buyers can now enroll in the Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO). How HERO Helps Homebuyers. According to a news release from the City of Fayetteville’s official website, the Homebuying HERO Program...
Former FedEx Driver Charged in Tragic Dog Theft Case
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A FedEx driver in North Carolina faces serious charges after allegedly stealing...
Timber Waters Brewing Company to open Aug. 30 in Historic Downtown Littleton
The anticipation for the official opening of Timber Waters Brewing Company has been palpable since the construction of the downtown Littleton site began last summer. Now, the answer is clear: The beer taps will start pouring for the public on Aug. 30. “The grand opening with ribbon cutting is planned...
Family of veteran who jumped from Georgetown bridge raises awareness around PTSD and suicide
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The family of the veteran who jumped from a Georgetown County bridge and died, is speaking out to raise awareness around veteran PTSD and suicide. Officials say on July 14, 37-year-old Shawn Lauver of Bolivia, North Carolina was involved in a car wreck, told a witness he was drunk and […]
2 injured after pickup truck hits 2 mobile homes in Harnett County
Two people were injured overnight after a pickup truck crashed into two mobile homes in Harnett County.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Lillington Flatwoods Fire Department was called to the 2200 block of Titan Roberts Road in Erwin.Upon arrival, units found a pickup truck had traveled off the road and hit two mobile homes.According to investigators, the pickup was traveling west on Titan Roberts Rd and failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle crossed over Ross Road before traveling off the roadway. It hit the first mobile home and then hit the second one about 300 feet away.Authorities said the driver of the pickup was speeding.As a result of the crashes, one mobile home -- which was vacant -- had the end ripped off, exposing the inside.The second mobile home was knocked off the foundation. The two residents were inside at the time of the crash.Both were displaced and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to Cape Fear Valley Hospital for treatment.The driver was charged with failing to stop for a stop sign, speeding and careless and reckless driving.
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