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Raleigh man wins big with $150K Powerball prize
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A Raleigh man tried his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket and came away with a $150,000 prize. William Farr purchased his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quality Mart on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball in the April 6 drawing to win $50,000. Because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit.
Lights now up on dark Raleigh street after home invasion attempt sparked concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After months of waiting, streetlights that used to lie on the ground are now up in a Raleigh townhome community. One homeowner hopes the lights will prevent another attempted home invasion. CBS 17 spoke to Precious almost two months ago when two men, one of...
Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work
Spring Hope will receive nearly $3 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority funding to retool the town’s water and sewer systems. Gov. Roy Cooper announced $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants Wednesday, a day after the Water Infrastructure Authority met to consider grant requests from local governments. The awards include a combined $2,960,880 for […] The post Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vehicle fire at Olde Towne Yacht Club swiftly contained, no injuries reported
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — First responders quickly extinguished a vehicle fire at Olde Towne Yacht Club early Tuesday morning, according to Morehead City officials. Crews from Morehead City Fire-EMS and Beaufort Fire Department were dispatched to an active fire involving a Dodge contractor van around 10:45 am. Officials...
Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Yard Gnomes
GREENVILLE — Chasing after the final East Division spot for the fast-approaching Coastal Plain League’s Petitt Cup playoffs, the Wilson Tobs discovered in Saturday evening’s game against the Greenville Yard Gnomes that when it rains, it pours. With the monsoon that washed over Wilson around 8 p.m. fast approaching Guy Smith Stadium, the Tobs, trailing 7-4, loaded the bases with […] The post Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Yard Gnomes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Small Business Technical Assistance Program launched in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Small businesses in Greenville can now receive technical assistance through a new program aimed at helping local entrepreneurs. Backstage Coffee owner Mackenzie Park highlighted the challenges small business owners face. “We don’t have as many resources, I think, as those bigger corporate businesses,” Park said....
ECU Chapter launch party coming soon
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Coming up in August, it’ll be time to launch the long-awaited, much-anticipated, and deeply PURPLE and GOLD Eastern North Carolina Alumni Chapter!. Thursday, August 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. ECU chapter launch party is being held at TowneBank Tower. The cost is...
Japanese Medical Device Manufacturer Nipro Will Establish Presence
A $397.8 Million Investment in Pitt County, North Carolina. Nipro Medical Corporation, a world leader in the healthcare and medical device industry, announced it will invest $397.8 million to build its first North American manufacturing center of excellence in Greenville, North Carolina, creating 232 jobs in Pitt County. Nipro Medical...
Wilson shares photos of new pickleball courts due to open in late fall 2024
New pickleball courts are closer to opening in Wilson, according to announcement made earlier this month by the city. A complex of 26 total pickleball courts are due to open in late fall 2024 at the J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex. On July 11, the city shared aerial photos of...
2024 SoCon Football Media Day Set for Tuesday, July 23
Cullowhee, N.C. – Excitement for the return to the football gridiron ramps up on Tuesday, July 23, as The Southern Conference again converges on the Hotel Hartness in Greenville, S.C., for the 2024 SoCon Football Media Day. The SoCon's 2024 preseason all-conference team and the official preseason poll from the league's head coaches will be unveiled as a part of Tuesday's event, followed by on-site interviews with media members.
ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 40 Greg Turner
East Carolina is inside of 40 days of kickoff, when the Pirates take on Norfolk State inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Aug. 31 to begin the sixth year of the Mike Houston era in Greenville. To count down the days to kickoff, we will be utilizing the Pirates' football roster to help us, going in numerical order from the highest number on the roster to the lowest.
Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style
Since graduating from college, Louis Sparks has done all kinds of odd jobs — from marketing and photography to operating a hot dog cart. When the opportunity presented itself to buy a limo, Sparks couldn’t resist. “I started in October 2023 when I realized Wilson doesn’t have a limousine service, so I figured why not,” Sparks said. “A lot of […] The post Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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