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Peach House Vernon Ave to close July 25th, new location at Lenoir Crossing opens soon
The popular local eatery Peach House is set to expand with a second location at Lenoir Crossing on Airport Road, near the hospital in Kinston. The current location at 412 W. Vernon Avenue will close tomorrow, July 25, 2024, as the business prepares to transition to the new site. Joni...
Avelo Airlines announces expansion at Wilmington International Airport
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Avelo Airlines has unveiled plans for the largest expansion in its history, announcing exclusive nonstop service from Wilmington International Airport to Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport and Hartford’s Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. The flights are set to launch this...
Watauga High among schools statewide to offer drone technology courses
Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy are among more than 60 high schools across the state that will offer drone technology courses in their CTE departments. Students will study the fundamentals of drones, legal requirements, simulations, drone flight training, mapping and more, according to the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI).
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
Cooper: Wind power good for economy, environment
TYNER — Gov. Roy Cooper praised wind clean energy projects during a blade-signing ceremony at Apex Clean Energy’s Timbermill Wind project site Wednesday, saying they are necessary to stop global warming and good for the state’s economy. Cooper cited three reasons why he believes wind energy is good for North Carolina. “Number one is producing clean energy,” he said. “Number two is that they’ll serve as a massive tax base...
Winner in North Carolina Turns $50 Scratch-off Ticket into $1 Million
Winning the lottery is undoubtedly exciting, especially considering that players have a chance of securing six or even seven figure prizes by paying as little as a few bucks for a ticket. This is precisely the case of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Mebane, North Carolina, who recently bagged a million-dollar prize from a scratch-off ticket.
July rains ease Pitt County drought concerns; Rising Tar River postpones Splash for Trash
Pitt County is on track for its second wettest July in recorded history after experiencing its third driest June, an expert said. Heavy rainfall is bringing soils and waterways up to the norm and sparking new concerns about flooding and other water-related weather issues. Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office, said that Greenville experienced 5.58 inches of rain in the past week. As of...
Jacksonville man arrested for indecent liberties with a child
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jacksonville man on July 17 for indecent liberties with a child. An investigation revealed that 76 year old Waldo Houston Aleshire sexually abused two juveniles. He was arrested and charged with two counts of Indecent Liberties with Child. Aleshire was taken to […]
REEDS Jewelers celebrates opening of new landmark showroom at Mayfaire
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - REEDS Jewelers held a grand opening ceremony for its new 9,000-square-foot landmark showroom at Mayfaire on Tuesday, July 23. “The newly remodeled showroom is a beacon of luxury, featuring the area’s only Rolex corner and a brand new David Yurman experience. Additionally, REEDS Jewelers is proud to offer an exquisite selection of other high-end brands, including Omega, Tudor, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Roberto Coin, Mikimoto, Messika, Marco Bicego, John Hardy, Ippolita and Temple St. Claire,” a REEDS Jewelers announcement states.
New Animal Control director continues mission of helping animals
In her new role as Warren County Animal Control Director, Courtney Lockey continues a career through which she has demonstrated a mission of helping animals. The native of southern North Carolina, she worked in veterinarians’ offices while in high school. Lockey originally hoped to become a vet, but, financially, she could not achieve this original plan.
A “perfect storm of events:” Farmers deal with drought
The drought this year has not been kind to local farmers. As described by Archie Griffin vice president of operations at Griffin Farms, “it has been the perfect storm of events.” “In the spring there was good moisture in the soil, we were able to plant early because it was fairly warm, and everything was […] The post A “perfect storm of events:” Farmers deal with drought appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson facing state probe after ‘serious deficiencies’ found in her non-profit
NCDHHS lists a number of deficiency claims against Yolanda Hill's non-profit, including record keeping, income eligibility, enrollment documentation, training, fiscal integrity, and verification of valid claims.
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