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Cyclospora parasite illnesses have affected 28 NC counties, sickened more than 200 people
Twenty-eight counties in the state have reported cases of cyclospora parasite illnesses this year so far, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. But it still remains unclear the cause behind the more than 200 cases seen in the state. Wake County leads the way with 125...
John Faircloth, who represents Guilford County in State House of Representatives, resigns
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A long-time representative who represents part of the Piedmont Triad has tendered his resignation. John Faircloth (R-District 62) announced on Thursday that he was resigning from the North Carolina State House of Representatives. His resignation is effective Sept. 6. “I am eternally grateful to my family, friends, constituents, colleagues, and […]
Backroads Smokehouse BBQ opens second location
Trenton, NC – Backroads Smokehouse BBQ, a family-owned eatery known for its Texas and St. Louis-style barbecue, has expanded its reach with a new location in Trenton. The restaurant, which opened its doors at 4052 Pleasant Hill Road in Pink Hill in May, offers a menu featuring smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, oxtails, dino ribs, chicken, and sausage.
Wilsonian a delegate at Democratic National Convention
Chris Hardee of Wilson is representing all 100 counties as a state delegate at next week’s Democratic National Convention when Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to become the party’s nominee for president. It will be his seventh time as a delegate. Hardee is headed to Chicago to take part in this year’s event. He said he’s excited because he […] The post Wilsonian a delegate at Democratic National Convention first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
A touch of Key West at Inner Banks Outfitters
Two of the buildings at Inner Banks Outfitters are undergoing quite the transformation thanks to Washington artist Yvonne Curtis. When complete her latest mural will take onlookers to the sandy shores of Key West “When I asked owner Liane Harsh what she envisioned, without pause she said Key West,” said Curtis. “It has been a […] The post A touch of Key West at Inner Banks Outfitters appeared first on Washington Daily News.
POSTPONED: “Journey to Freedom” event rescheduled
“The Journey to Freedom” scheduled for Aug. 17 at the Turnage Theatre featuring the former president of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has been postponed. Organizers said “due to unforeseen circumstances the event has been postponed and will be have to be rescheduled.” A new date has yet to be announced. The post POSTPONED: “Journey to Freedom” event rescheduled appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Greenville man accused of identity theft
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man remains in jail after being charged in an insurance scheme that involved stealing people’s identity. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says Nicholas Bennett netted more than $150,000 in the fraud. The 43-year-old Bennett is charged with two counts of identity theft and...
Morehead City man pleads guilty to drug trafficking
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina man was sentenced to serve up to 23 years in state prison after a guilty plea to drug trafficking. Carteret County District Attorney Scott Thomas says Patrick Arnold, of Morehead City, pled guilty to trafficking in fentanyl. The D.A. says last fall deputies...
Kinston eyes demolition of deteriorated Super 8 Motel
The City of Kinston is moving forward with plans to demolish the condemned Super 8 Motel located on Highway 70 East, a major entryway into the city. The motel sustained significant damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2017 and was condemned in 2020. The building is currently open, posing a public safety hazard and blighting the community. The property owner, Kinston NC Hospitality, LLC, has been notified multiple times about the building's condition but has not addressed the issues.
Cumberland County Library Holding Friends of the Library Book Sale This Weekend
The Cumberland County Public Library is hosting its much-anticipated Public Book Sale from August 16 to 18 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This quarterly event, organized by the Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library, kicks off today at the Headquarters Library, and you won’t want to miss it!. Presenting...
Delta adding extra daily flight at Fayetteville Regional Airport
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville Regional Airport is getting an additional daily flight this fall. Starting on Nov. 11, Delta Air Lines is adding a fourth daily service between FAY and Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to a release from the city, the extra flight “will better serve travelers and shorten layover times when flying through Atlanta”.
COAST to hold auditions for ‘The NeverEnding Story’ August 20-21 – OBX Today
College of The Albemarle Student Theatre (COAST) will hold auditions for the upcoming performance of “The NeverEnding Story” on August 20-21, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at College of The Albemarle (COA) – Elizabeth City in the Performing Arts Center. Auditions are open to COA students, employees and the public.
UNC Health Johnston plans to appeal decision to block expansion of Clayton campus
State regulators have blocked plans to expand by UNC Health in Johnston County.Earlier this year, UNC Health Johnston submitted applications to the North Carolina Department of Health for more than $100 million worth of expansions at its hospitals in Clayton and Smithfield.The health system proposed adding 12 acute care beds to the Clayton hospital on NC Highway 42 and the Smithfield Hospital on Brightleaf Boulevard.The NCDHHS approved the plans for the Smithfield hospital but denied the plan for Clayton.Following the denial UNC Health Johnston said it "plans to appeal the decision" because it "believes the expansion of its Clayton campus is needed to keep up with the growing demand in the region."UNC Health Johnston said it's working to address questions raised in the denial.
Healthcare Foundation: Time is right to sell 20% ownership in hospital
Before making the decision to sell its 20% stake in Wilson Medical Center to Duke Lifepoint, the Healthcare Foundation of Wilson looked at the landscape of health in the community, said Executive Director Paula Benson. She said the timing was right. Monday’s move by the foundation to exercise its contractual option to sell to comes after several rocky years at […] The post Healthcare Foundation: Time is right to sell 20% ownership in hospital first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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