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Church in Greenville works to help kids get supplies for the new school year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — As August approaches, so does the start of a new school year. English Chapel Church in Greenville is holding a Live at 5 Back to School Bash where they will be giving away backpacks and other school supplies, along with vendors, food, games, a live DJ and more. Speakers from the […]
School supplies giveaway to be held in Chadbourn July 27
CHADBOURN, N.C. (WECT) - The H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation is set to host a school supplies giveaway in Chadbourn on Saturday, July 27, according to an announcement from Columbus County Schools. Per the announcement, families with children are invited to pick up a free backpack, school supplies and enjoy festivities from 3...
Godwin’s grocery store saddened by loss and carries on its family legacy
ROSE HILL — The sad passing of the beloved former business owner David Godwin of Godwin’s IGA in Rose Hill is mourned by the community and his family. Daughter of Godwin, Vickie Baker, speaks with the paper to share fond memories of her father. “I started working when I was 12. I bought the store from daddy in ‘96. We sort of flip flopped roles where I was working for...
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival set for Saturday, July 27
FAIR BLUFF, N.C. (WECT) - The Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival is inviting the community to celebrate at Riverside Drive this Saturday, July 27. Registration for contests runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The big watermelon weigh-in and awards presentation will be at 10 a.m., the youth and adult watermelon eating contests will be at 10:30 a.m. and the youth and adult quality watermelon awards presentation will be at 11 a.m. You can register online for contests until 5 p.m. on Friday.
Police search for youth after chase from Franklinton to Durham
Police are searching for two boys involved in multiple crimes and a chase between Franklin County and Durham. According to the Franklinton Police Department, on Wednesday afternoon three people under the age of 18 traveled from Durham to Franklin County in a stolen car. Multiple crimes were committed in a...
Habitat for Humanity teaches teens trade skills in Fayetteville
Fayetteville's Habitat for Humanity chapter and dozens of sponsors in the area are holding a camp training teens in trade skills this week. Organizers say they are trying to open an array of career opportunities for young people and teach skills that will help around the home.Ezekial Guzman told ABC11 that Habitat for Humanity's trade skills camp for teens is right up his alley. The 16-year-old said he has aspirations of being an electrician or a welder."I've always been, Iike, a hardworking person and I like to get my hands dirty," Guzman said.Fayetteville's Habitat For Humanity said it wanted to...
South Brunswick playing in Majors World Series
The South Brunswick Major baseball team (ages 11-12) finished second in the Diamond Youth Baseball Division II state tournament at Lockwood Folly District Park and qualified for the World Series in Bossier City, Louisiana. Bracket play in the Majors World Series begins with five games Friday, July 26. The World Series is set to end by Tuesday, July 30. Ten teams are in the series.
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: One last rainy day Friday; Weekend looking much better
A Flood Watch remains in effect for counties south of highway 264 on Friday. Another 1-2″ of rain is likely on Friday with pockets of flash flooding again possible for a few areas. If you encounter any flooded roadway, always remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”. We will...
New coalition launches in bid to pressure HCA to sell Mission Health System
For months, Western North Carolina elected officials, health care professionals and others have been calling for HCA Healthcare, the country’s largest for-profit hospital company, to sell Asheville-based Mission Health System amid a torrent of lawsuits, patient complaints and even a federal inquiry. Now, a new group is escalating those...
An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
Police suicides are a growing crisis across the country, including NC
“We have a crisis on our hands. A global health crisis.”. That’s what Fonda Bryant, mental health/suicide prevention advocate and founder/CEO of Wellness Action Recovery, Inc., told Carolina Journal in a recent phone interview about the suicide rate among law enforcement across the country, including here in North Carolina.
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