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High building costs, interest rates take a bite out of housing affordability
Skyrocketing building costs and higher interest rates have made $900 rents a thing of the past, says Sarah Odio, the associate director of housing for the Development Finance Initiative (DFI) within the UNC School of Government. In the past, Odio said, $900 rents covered money developers borrowed from lenders and equity investors to build affordable […]
Delegate says North Carolina ‘back in play’ ahead of Democratic National Convention
"Our younger Democrats, who've never participated in the process, are coming forward. We have Republicans who have taken the courage to step forward and they're going to be with us too. We're seeing a momentum that we've never had before."
Appeals Court Judge Gore receives promotion
Judge W. Fred Gore of the North Carolina Court of Appeals was recently promoted from Major in the United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate Generals Corp (USAR JAG Corp) to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is currently assigned to the 134th Legal Operations Detachment with the USAR JAG Corp at Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg.
Carolina Eye Associates glaucoma specialist becomes 2nd in NC to implant revolutionary medication device
On July 31, Tarra Millender, M.D., a glaucoma and cataract specialist at Carolina Eye Associates, became the second surgeon in North Carolina to implant a revolutionary glaucoma device called iDose TR. iDose TR is an FDA-approved ocular implant for individuals with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (also known as...
Local law firm gives away backpacks for the fifth year in a row
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Wayne Hardee Law Backpack Giveaway is Friday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. They’ll be handing the backpacks out at Beaufort County Community College. They have more than 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to give away. This is the fifth year they’ve been doing this, giving away […]
Jacksonville breaks ground on new Lejeune Memorial Gardens welcome area
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Jacksonville and Onslow County have partnered with state funding and the military to establish a new welcome area and restroom facility at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens. The groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday morning, where the public was invited to join in the celebration. The planning of this facility […]
Jacksonville to host 15th annual Montford Point Marine Ceremony this August
African American soldiers who enlisted in the Marine Corps during WWII will be honored at an upcoming ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens. The City of Jacksonville has announced the National Montford Point Marine Association will host the Annual Montford Point Marine Ceremony and annual convention in Jacksonville this year. The ceremony is 8AM Friday, August 23 at the Memorial in Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Montford Landing Road, 30 Montford Point Marines will be honored with a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal. The ceremony is open to the public.
Registration deadline nears for annual Color Run
GOLDSBORO — The Cures for the Colors Color Run is just one month away. On Sept. 14, participants will gather in Goldsboro for a day of vibrant colors, community spirit, and support for individuals battling cancer. This event promises fun and hope for all involved. The Color Run offers...
Battery maker plans more than 1,000 jobs, $1.4B plant outside Rocky Mount, officials say
Edgecombe County is about to get an economic jolt. An industrial battery manufacturer is planning a high-tech plant that could bring roughly 1,200 jobs to the county, officials familiar with the project told WRAL News late Wednesday. The project — an expected investment of roughly $1.4 billion — would be one of the biggest economic development deals in eastern North Carolina and the latest to bolster the state’s roster of clean energy companies.
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