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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...
Down Home Day canceled for 2024
The Southampton Agriculture & Forestry Museum Committee made the decision Thursday, Aug. 8, to cancel Down Home Day for 2024 due to scheduling conflicts that had led to a lack of workers. Down Home Day has been a staple of the museum’s annual event calendar at the Southampton Heritage Village for around 25 years. Always […] The post Down Home Day canceled for 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
One girl stabbed, another in custody in SE Raleigh
A girl was stabbed and another young woman in custody Thursday afternoon in Raleigh. Police said both of the people involved in the incident were under 18. They were called to the 2300 block of Foxhill Circle, west of Southeast Raleigh High School, just after 3 p.m. They found a girl had been stabbed. She was expected to survive her wounds.
Car connected to pursuit by Morrisville Police found crashed in Durham, teen's body nearby
Police in Durham are investigating a deadly crash involving a connection to a carjacking and chase.Officers were alerted to the single-vehicle crash in the 5900 block of South Miami Blvd. around 4:40 a.m. Thursday. A driver passing by the area reported the crash.Responding officers said a body was near the vehicle. They believe it was the driver who was thrown from the SUV during the crash.On Thursday afternoon, DPD said the person killed had been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Raleigh.The Durham Police Department said its preliminary investigation revealed the driver was the only person inside. DPD also determined...
NCCU Welcomes Largest Class In 15 Years
DURHAM, NC — This fall, an estimated 1,918 first-year students will attend North Carolina Central University (NCCU) as the Class of 2028, plus 296 transfer students and 18 second-degree students. The incoming class is expected to be the largest the university has seen in 15 years. Final census data...
Soccer Recap: No Winner in Spring Creek's First Game
Spring Creek's season-opener on Wednesday wasn't quite what the team was looking for considering the end result. They and the St. Pauls Bulldogs finished up their match with a 1-1 draw. The outcome might've been different if Marin Lopez hadn't been hit with a yellow card, which no doubt limited his ability to make aggressive plays down the stretch.
JCSO Searching For Stolen ATV’s, Dirt Bikes
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in a larceny investigation. On July 30 around 4:00am, several items were taken from a residence on Rains Crossroads Road near Princeton, in eastern Johnston County. The items included ATV’s, dirt bikes and a portable welder. A...
Man shot, killed in officer-involved shooting in North Carolina
WINDSOR, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve an involuntary commitment order on a man Tuesday when they said he pointed a gun at them. Tyshawn Demmoris Barnes, 28, allegedly fired shots at Bertie County deputies in 2019, so they approached the home with caution. Deputies commanded Barnes to […]
Johnston man voices his health care frustrations
SMITHFIELD — Rudy Baker had visited his wife at Smithfield Manor, where she’s trying to recover from a mysterious illness. “Been there 44 days,” Baker told County Commissioners last week. “Still can’t walk.” That night, back at home, Baker fell but managed to get in bed. The next morning, he returned to Smithfield Manor to visit his wife. “As I […] The post Johnston man voices his health care frustrations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Good Shepherd Center to host fundraiser with food, auction items, music and more
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Good Shepherd Center is inviting the community to its first ever Good Neighbors Gathering set for Saturday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Azalea Station and feature food, drinks, live music, an auction and more, all in an effort to raise money for the center.
Gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s visit to Huntersville met by protestors
Robinson has lately been taking on a more direct approach to his government experience and added that his previous positions as an activist and social media influencer were for those causes.
FIRST BANK is So Much More Than Just a Bank For Our Community
“Other banks have branches, First Bank has roots”, Carrie Barber, Manager of First Bank, Seven Lakes. I learned how true that statement is after sitting and chatting with Carrie for well over an hour. Carrie has been with First Bank for 7 years, starting as a teller and being the manager of the Seven Lakes location for 3 years. Born & raised in Seven Lakes North, she has deep roots and interests here in her hometown. She attended West End Elementary K-8, Pinecrest High School, also taking some classes through Sandhills Community College and earning college credits. Carrie then went to St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services.
Piedmont Pit Stops: Tracking the legacy of moonshine and motorsports on Purgatory Trail
There was an error loading the media player. Just steps from the North Carolina Zoo, there’s a wooded pathway lined with remnants of one of the state’s most notorious industries: moonshine. It’s called Purgatory Trail. “So at night, it used to be said that you could see...
Rolesville (N.C.) teammates debut inside Top 100 for Class of 2027
In 247Sports' initial Top 100 for the 2027(!) class released on Wednesday, three prospects from North Carolina made the list. It'll surely climb higher, but the Top 100 is an initial list meant to put rising sophomores on our radars. Of the three from N.C., two are teammates at Rolesville...
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