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Incumbent in toss-up district condemns and endorses Kamala Harris
(The Center Square) – One day after U.S. Rep. Don Davis was the only Democrat in North Carolina to vote for a resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris’ handling of her border assignment from the president, he gave her an endorsement. And suggested Harris pick North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as a running mate. Only six of 202 Democrats favored House Resolution 1371, and Davis stood out among North Carolinians because he was the only one of 14 to not toe the party line and...
Democrats accuse Cornel West campaign of accepting illegal in-kind contributions
Democrats are accusing Republican operatives of boosting the campaign of Independent presidential candidate Cornel West in North Carolina and Arizona, as ballot access fights rage in key swing states. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last week claiming West’s bids in Arizona and North Carolina took illegal […]
City of Washington gets $500,000 grant for living shoreline, levee
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Washington received a $500,000 grant from the Resilient Coastal Communities Program through the Department of Environmental Quality. The funding will be used in the engineering and design of a living shoreline and levee near the city’s wastewater treatment facility. This is to restore the shoreline and protect the […]
Some Fayetteville First-Time Homebuying Gets a Boost with City’s Homebuying HERO Program
A thrilling new program is coming to Fayetteville that will help ease the strain of homebuying. First-time buyers can now enroll in the Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO). How HERO Helps Homebuyers. According to a news release from the City of Fayetteville’s official website, the Homebuying HERO Program...
National Real Estate Firm Acquires Rental Development For $39M
A Virginia-based real estate firm recently announced the acquisition of Seaboard at Sidbury Station in Castle Hayne. Capital Square, a company that sponsors tax-advantaged real estate investments and develops and manages multifamily communities, acquired the rental housing community in a $39.3 million deal on behalf of CS1031 Sidbury Station BFR Housing DST, according to a news release and tax records. CS1031 Sidbury Station BFR Housing DST seeks to raise equity from accredited investors, the release stated.
Wilson County touts new VIPER radio system for better communication, stronger emergency response
Fire crews say VIPER system gives much-needed boost in emergency communication. With two major fire emergencies just one week apart in eastern North Carolina, it can be hard to find a silver lining, but Kenly Fire Chief Paul Whitehurst said there is one. "Because we were on the VIPER system,...
Precautionary swimming advisory for Oak Island due to floodwater pumping
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WITN) - Recreational water quality officials with the state are telling beachgoers in one town in the east to avoid certain sites in the area. The town of Oak Island is telling surfers and swimmers to be aware of floodwaters being pumped into ocean surf and to avoid the sites.
Harnett County drivers outraged by ongoing incidents of rocks thrown at moving cars
Frustration mounts as suspects throw objects at cars in Harnett County. Drivers in Harnett County expressed frustration and concern Friday night over a series of incidents in which someone was reportedly throwing objects at moving cars, damaging windshields. According to investigators, this is an ongoing problem, with vandals throwing rocks...
Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has received an American Heart Association award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked […] The post Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70
Packaging manufacturer Placon Corp. is closing a plant in Wilson and laying off 70 workers, the company told state officials this week. The Madison, Wisconsin-based company, which makes food containers out of recycled plastic, told the state Department of Commerce on Wednesday that it is closing its 140,000-square-foot facility at 2540 Wilco Blvd. by Aug. 2.
Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC
Considerably more than his fancy 1.219 OPS ranked “off the charts” for former Hunt High varsity baseball standout Tyson Bass in his senior season at North Carolina Wesleyan University this spring. Bass, a star third baseman and right-handed pitcher for the Warriors from 2017 until 2020 when COVID ended his senior season prematurely, matter-of-factly concluded a record-setting college career in […] The post Bass ends Bishops career with record-setting spring, headed to UNC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
2000 acres of surrounding land in Southport to be rezoned after being turned over to the county
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Neighbors in the land surrounding Southport are confused about what’s about to happen to their community. About a month ago, HB 911 passed in the general assembly which gave Southport’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) over to the county. Before that, while the land was outside...
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