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Avens sworn in as president of NC Police Execs Association
Elizabeth City’s interim police chief was sworn in last week as president of North Carolina’s largest and oldest police officers association. James E. Avens Jr. took over as the top leader of the North Carolina Police Executives Association on July 16, succeeding outgoing president Chief Estella Patterson of the Raleigh Police Department, according to a city police press release. Established in August 1947, the North Carolina Police Executives Association is...
New library books: Plenty of new titles offered for kids and teens
Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library. To place a hold on these titles, call 252-237-5355 or visit wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. ADULT FICTION “The Coast Road” by Alan Murrin “Cold Light of Day” by Elizabeth Goddard “Fire Exit” by Morgan Talty “Girls With Bad Reputations” by Xio Axelrod “Lore of the Wilds” by Analeigh Sbrana “Lover’s Island” by Wjuanae […] The post New library books: Plenty of new titles offered for kids and teens first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Creamery: 37-story building to break ground along Glenwood South
A new 37-story building planned for Glenwood South will have more floors than any building in downtown Raleigh, even more than the PNC building, which is 32 stories tall. The new building, called The Creamery, will be located at the site of the old Pine State Creamery, a former dairy products factory at 414 Glenwood Ave. The plans preserve the creamery building and its history, but the high-rise will dramatically change the feel of the neighborhood.
Martin Marietta Center Announces The Third Year Of THE DESSERTERY, Holiday Themed Dessert Café
The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts will welcome the return of THE DESSERTERY, downtown Raleigh's favorite holiday dessert café this November. Returning for its third year, this family-friendly holiday experience offers plenty of holiday cheer and a delightful all-you-can-eat selection of sweets and hot cocoa. Guests can...
Duke Football Unveils Upgraded Locker Room (Video)
The Duke football program unveiled its renovated locker room in the Yoh Football Center on Monday. “The student-athlete experience here at Duke is one of the best nationally and these renovations only emphasize that,” Duke head coach Manny Diaz said. “The upgrades will give our current and future Blue Devils a player-friendly experience, while adding to their overall development while here at Duke. There are a lot of people to thank that made this project come to life, particularly Nina King and our Starting 11 group. They understand our goals for this program and have fully supported us in that journey. We’re excited about the future of Duke football.”
Black Greek organizations, NC Howard alum stress importance of 2024 election: 'A serious matter'
With the growing potential of Vice President Kamala Harris securing the Democratic nomination for president, there are conversations happening across the globe on if a Black woman is capable of leading the United States."As a vice president, she has already led," said Aurellia Anderson Thompson, a Howard University alum. "We know she can lead at the highest office because she has the skills to do so."Thompson is thrilled that Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from the same university she did. She proudly showed off her Bison merchandise from the shirt to the bracelet."So we have on the wonderful...
Residents concerned over uncertain future of waterfront dock
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - For more than 45 years, the town of Beaufort has enjoyed a relationship with Beaufort Waterfront Enterprise to operate the waterfront docks. However, that lease ends in December leaving many residents questioning the town’s next step. Beaufort residents say that the docks are the town’s...
Cashie team brings home state title
The Cashie 12U All-Star team didn’t just win a state championship, they went undefeated in doing so. The Cashie 12U team traveled to Benson this past week to play in the State All-Star Tournament. The team had already won the District Tournament without losing a game and went on to win the state title by staying undefeated. “This team has never ceased to amaze me,” Coach Allison Hoggard said. “Each...
NC House Republicans question elections board officials about alternative parties
State House members questioned Board of Elections Chairman Alan Hirsch over the Board’s party-line vote rejecting a request for recognition as a political party from a group called Justice for All. Justice for All wants to put Cornel West on the ballot as a presidential candidate. The election board’s 3-2 decision last week not to […] The post NC House Republicans question elections board officials about alternative parties appeared first on NC Newsline.
Frank Bruni talks his morning routine, life in the Triangle and what he's looking forward to
New York Times columnist Frank Bruni, who moved back to the Triangle to teach at Duke University in 2021, is one of the country's most prolific writers on politics, pop culture and food. Bruni lives in Chapel Hill and teaches journalism and public policy at Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy, all while maintaining a weekly column and publishing two books in as many years. In April, he published his latest book, "The Age of Grievance," exploring the deterioration of the nation's political climate.We talked with Bruni for our latest Local Limelight conversation. The Q&A has been edited for Smart...
Afternoon thunderstorms, risk of flooding on muggy Tuesday in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Warm, muggy weather is ahead for today with afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-80s, and with the humidity factored in, it will feel like the lower-90s. By mid-afternoon, showers and thunderstorms will develop, and there will be areas across the Piedmont that receive an inch or […]
Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS using rainy weather to train, prepare for larger storms
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s hurricane season in Eastern North Carolina and this recent rain could be a preview of what’s to come. Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS has been training in their new rescue boats to make sure they’re ready to go. “We train a lot. We’re going to be in these boats, will also be used […]
Food Lion Sets Its Sights for Growth in Raleigh Area
When it comes to future growth, Food Lion President Meg Ham told The News & Observer that the company considers “white space” — where the grocer’s competition is and where the population is growing. Food Lion has been in the Raleigh area for nearly 50 years....
Tarboro police officer demoted, docked 10 days pay for social media post about Trump
A Tarboro police officer will not be dismissed from duty but was disciplined for remarks via his social media link about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, who was campaigning in Pennsylvania. Brandon Richardson, who has been on the town’s force for nearly 24 years, was suspended for 10 days without pay and demoted to the rank of corporal, Town Manager Troy Lewis said via email late Friday afternoon. ...
Sharks-Flamingos rained out; Tobs have steep climb to Petitt berth
Depending on the perspective, the rain that fell throughout the boundaries of the Coastal Plain League on Monday night was either friend or foe of the Wilson Tobs. The Tobs, who had their final night off this season Monday, were hoping the Florence Flamingos would help them catch the Wilmington Sharks, who were playing a doubleheader at Florence on Monday. […] The post Sharks-Flamingos rained out; Tobs have steep climb to Petitt berth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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