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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.
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...
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. ...
N.C. Pickle Festival costs, benefits questioned by town officials, business owners
The N.C. Pickle Festival attracts tens of thousands of people, and their money, to Mount Olive each April, but despite that success some local business owners are questioning how or even if the festival benefits them or the town. They are being joined in that questioning by some town board...
Turning hotels into apartments. Another project planned in Fayetteville.
The same developer that converted the former Bordeaux Motor Inn and Holiday Inn Bordeaux at 1707 Owen Drive into apartment-style living space has similar plans to convert another former motel into a living space, according to city records. The Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its Aug. 12 meeting for GoodHomes Inc. to be issued private activity bonds not to exceed $80 million by the Public Finance Authority. ...
Nita Jean's Antiques & Museum brings history and art to Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE — A new store in Cumberland County blends antiques, art and history while showcasing local artists and creativity. Nita Jean's Antiques & Museum, a veteran-owned and operated store in Spring Lake, was founded by Patrick Morrison and his wife, Luz, as a tribute to Patrick’s parents, Nita Jean and Raymond Preston Morrison, and the collection of treasures the elder Morrisons gathered during their lifetime travels. The store at 104 S. Second St. in Spring Lake...
More Americans having to choose between food and energy bills
Charlotte, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters.In both instances, her energy bills reached hundreds of dollars a month."Sometimes I have to choose whether I'm going to pay the light bill," Freeman said, "or do I pay all the rent or buy food or not let my son do a sport?"As a regional field organizer for PowerUp NC, Freeman's job is to help people properly weatherize their...
Man shot by Nash County deputies fired pistol outside home, sheriff says
A man was shot by deputies Monday morning near Reges Store Road in Nashville. Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said deputies were trying to arrest James Brehein, 52, after they were called to the home for a domestic situation. Two deputies shot the man after he came from around the...
History for Lunch: The Holocaust as Seen Through the Eyes of a North Carolina Survivor
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wed., Sept. 4 at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium. The programis available in-person and through Zoom. Lee Holder, regional director of the North Carolina Holocaust Council’s program planning committee and the eastern North...
Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields
A Chapel Hill artist hopes a new mural of soul singer Lee Fields will cause people to learn more about the Wilson native. The 12-foot by 12-foot mural of Fields is Scott Nurkin’s 25th of a musical personality. It is located on the side of the Wilson Economic Development Council building at 108 Barnes St. in downtown Wilson. Nurkin, 49, […] The post Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Four people arrested during massive drug bust in Vance County
Heroin, cocaine, marijuana and more recovered from massive drug bust in Vance County. Authorities arrested and charged multiple people after a massive drug bust at a home in Vance County. According to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, with assistance from the Henderson Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau...
2024 Season Preview: James Kenan football program looks to take steps forward
The James Kenan football program finished fourth in the conference in 2023, and they haven’t won the conference title since 2015; however, the Tigers are looking to make history this year and capture the 2024 conference title. In order to do that though, head coach Tim Grady said he knows that his team will have to defeat top powerhouses East Duplin and Wallace-Rose Hill. “Our goal is always to try...
NCDMV adds 6 new kiosks at Harris Teeter stores, bringing total to 9
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) on Monday announced six new NCDMV self-service kiosks, bringing the state's total to nine. The self-service kiosks can be found at the following Harris Teeter stores:. Quail Corners (8538 Park Road, Charlotte) Town Center Plaza (8600 University City Blvd., Charlotte) Central Avenue...
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