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Education is Key to the North Carolina Economic Innovation, New Report Says
The Tracking Innovation report was released on July 29 by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Science, Technology, and Innovation. As a whole, according to the report, the state is considered to be improving innovation capacity compared to the rest of the country. Machelle Baker Sanders, North Carolina’s commerce secretary, said in a […]
Building Up The Construction Workforce
Local homebuilders, contractors and other construction entities are trying to hit the nail on the head when it comes to boosting this generation’s construction workforce while helping build the next. “For the last six years, the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA) has waged war on the ongoing workforce...
'Voice of Eastern North Carolina' Carl Lamm dies at 97
Carl Lamm will who was born in Spring Hope and broadcast on Johnston County-based radio stations WMPM and WTSB for decades, has died. Lamm, who was 97, was known as "The Voice of Eastern North Carolina," and believed himself to be one of radio's most enduring voices. "I think I...
Local News Roundup: Presidential candidates visit NC; Matthews board opposes transit sales tax; CMS news heats up as new school year approaches
Both major ticket presidential candidates visit North Carolina this week to talk economy. We'll discuss former President Trump's speech in Asheville on Wednesday and preview Vice President Harris' visit to Raleigh on Friday. The Matthews town board voted unanimously this week to oppose the one-cent sales tax for transit expansion...
Shifting Strategies: Trump’s Campaign Chooses Smaller Venue in North Carolina
– Trump’s campaign is hosting its North Carolina rally in a smaller auditorium with a seating capacity of 2,431 instead of the larger, adjacent arena which can accommodate 7,200. – There seems to be an increasing trend towards Trump playing smaller venues, in sharp contrast to Kamala Harris’ rallies...
Richlands, Jacksonville football teams tangle in pre-season scrimmage
RICHLANDS, N.C. (WNCT) — The Richlands Wildcats football team played host to Onslow County neighbor Jacksonville Thursday in a pre-season scrimmage game. Coach Beau Williams has another talented backfield as the Cardinals look to compete for the top spot in the conference. Coach Pat Byrd and Richlands were excited to play against another team and […]
Passenger dead, 2 drivers airlifted in Sampson County head-on crash; no one was wearing seat belts, troopers say
DELWAY, N.C. (WNCN) — One person is dead after two vehicles collided head-on at U.S. 421 near N.C. 903 in Sampson County on Thursday afternoon. Shawn Dale Davis of Rose Hill died in the wreck which happened about 10 miles south of Clinton, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
In-State 2025 RB Demon June Commits to UNC
When Demon June received an offer to play football at North Carolina, the eventual decision on accepting wasn’t all that difficult. He had an idea right away. So, Friday afternoon, the class of 2025 running back who attends Jacksonville (NC) High School made it public he has committed to play for the Tar Heels.
“The Pack is back:” Swinson and his standards return to transform WHS
“The Pack is back,” Dr. Michael Swinson says with excitement. By this he means, he is back and ready to transform Washington High School into a high achieving school. Swinson was principal of Washington High School from 2016 to 2021. When he started, the school had a D (52) score given by the North Carolina […] The post “The Pack is back:” Swinson and his standards return to transform WHS appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Construction starts on welcome center, restrooms at Lejeune Memorial Gardens
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Changes are underway at a beloved garden that honors service members. Lejeune Memorial Gardens will have upgrades for visitors to enjoy. A project that’s been 20 years in the making is starting. Sharon Klenotiz’s mother, Pat Walker, was one of eight people who thought of...
New Bern has new plans for developments
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The new project called “Re-New Bern”, a 21st-century code the city calls it, is a brand new update for the city to modernize its land use ordinances. The City envisions the project to ensure a prosperous future for residents and future growth. The...
Trailer released for Southport-shot ‘Greedy People’
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The trailer for Greedy People, which filmed in Southport in 2022, has been released. The film, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Himesh Patel, Jim Gaffigan, Lily James, Uzo Aduba, Simon Rex, Nina Arianda and Tim Blake Nelson, is set to release in theaters on Aug. 23. “In...
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