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NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
Police: Death in Kure Beach under investigation
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) -Kure Beach police are investigating after finding a person unconscious on the beach Friday, August 23. Per the Kure Beach Police Department, units responded to the 600 block of North Fort Fisher Blvd, just after 5:30 p.m. in reference to an unconscious person on the beach.
Date/Time/Network Info Released for NC State’s Final Four Rematch vs. Purdue
Back at the end of July, it was reported that NC State’s Men’s Basketball team would play Purdue this upcoming season in the Rady Children’s Invitational, in a rematch from last year’s Final Four. Now we know the time, date and network. The game will be...
Fayetteville officials seeking public input to improve pedestrian safety
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville city leaders want residents to give input on areas that are desperately in need of sidewalks and crosswalks. The City of Fayetteville is updating the pedestrian plan from 2018, which will identify where sidewalks and crosswalks are needed to create a more walkable and safer environment.
More than 500,000 claims made by people who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The U.S. Navy has nearly 546,000 claims from people who said they were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. These claims were made under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. This is so people can get compensated from the government for any illnesses they have sustained from the water. Advocates and […]
Mayor gives update on status of city manager
Mayor Sandy Roberson spoke Tuesday to an audience of Rotarians about the recent developments within the city’s leadership team with Keith Rogers Jr. having recently decided to take administrative leave from his post as city manager. Roberson, speaking at the Rocky Mount Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon gathering at the Benvenue Country Club, said that he and the City Council are committed to immediately start a search for a new day-to-day executive when the position becomes vacant. ...
UPDATE: Newport church fire started by vehicle fire that spread, chief says
NEWPORT, N.C. (WITN) - Crews battled a fire Friday night that heavily damaged a church on Highway 70 in Newport. Community Baptist Church Senior Pastor Billy Knox took to Facebook as crews fought the flames to say that everyone was safe. Newport Fire Chief John Murtagh says that a vehicle...
Johnston Correctional Institution set to host hiring event for more officers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The need for people to work in corrections throughout the state is great, and very handsome bonuses are being offered to find people interested in the job. The Johnston Correctional Institution has a hiring event coming up on Aug. 27, and bonuses up to $10,000...
Clayton HS Honors Chorus shares stage with rock band Foreigner
It was a magical musical moment on stage for students from the Clayton High School Honors Chorus.The group got the chance to perform on stage with the band Foreigner in Raleigh.The year was 1984 and Foreigner's song "I Want To Know What Love Is" hit No. 1 in the United States and the United Kingdom.It was their biggest hit to date, and 40 years later, it's still resonating with a new generation."One of the many reasons we have these beautiful, talented youth choir join us on stage is because there is a real lack of funding for school music programs,"...
Granville Central suspends football program
The Panthers will not be hitting the football field this season as the decision was announced to suspend the program for the 2024 season. Richard Givens, athletic director for Granville Central said, ”It is with great sadness that we announce that football has been suspended for the 2024 football season.” Granville Central fielded a junior varsity team in 2007-2008 and […] The post Granville Central suspends football program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Family of man with special needs who died in school parking lot speaks out: 'Took an innocent life'
The pain of losing a loved one was written all over Geraldine Alshamy's face. Her grandson, Dontarius Batts, 25, was nonverbal and autistic. He had been under the care of Roger Inge, 55, for almost 10 years. He had even been on vacation with Inge's family before.Alshamy and other loved ones can't understand why he would leave Batts in the car during an eight-hour work shift."You can't bring Dontae back," Alshamy said. "In your worst state of mind, they lock folks up for keeping animals in cars. Animals! You didn't see him more than an animal? You didn't stop to...
Southport Sass Boutique Opens Storefront
A Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on August 13th for Southport Sass Boutique, located at 1102 N. Howe Street, Unit L, Southport. Owner Taylor Cooper is joined by her husband Jay, son Tatum , Chamber Ambassadors and Board members including President Brooke Rudd, family members, friends and other Southport Village Shoppe owners to celebrate the addition of the in person shop to the Southport Sass Boutique’s existing online business. https://southportsass.com/
Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states including North Carolina and California, alleges the company...
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