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Carrollock Farms, 6818 Kennebec Road, Willow Spring. Wedding and event venue Carrollock Farms hosts a festival for all ages with live music, bounce houses, craft vendors, food trucks, and plenty of community spirit. Invite family and friends to take in the picturesque setting of this former tobacco sharecropper farm. Candle-Making...
Raleigh man wins big with $150K Powerball prize
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A Raleigh man tried his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket and came away with a $150,000 prize. William Farr purchased his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quality Mart on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball in the April 6 drawing to win $50,000. Because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit.
Job Alert: New Nordstrom Rack location in Raleigh seeking managers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Nordstrom Rack, the popular discount chain of the post Nordstrom Department store, is opening a second location in the Triangle. This one is located near Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Just this morning they posted a list of positions — all of them leadership roles....
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. ...
Apex man accused of imprisoning 16-year-old employee at parent's home in Cumberland County
An Apex man arrested on a Cumberland County warrant last month is accused of holding a 16-year-old employee captive at his parent's Gray's Creek home for two days, according to court records. Suvid James Kakkar, 23, is charged with felonious restraint, court records state. On June 6, according to an arrest warrant, the 16-year-old...
Kwon's sweet new food truck: Get the scoop on the menu and grand opening in Fayetteville
Kwon’s Kitchen Korean Fusion has been a mainstay of the Fayetteville food scene since the truck gained traction with locals in 2021. Now, owner Vanessa McKoy — better known as "Chef Kwon" — is launching a second food truck exclusively offering her best-selling sweets. Kwons Treats food...
Henrico native featured on ’16 And Pregnant’ dies at 27
A Henrico native who appeared on the MTV Show 16 and Pregnant in 2014 has died, multiple entertainment websites reported Monday. Autumn Oxley Crittendon died July 20 at her home in Henrico at the age of 27, following reports of a medical emergency for which Henrico Fire and EMS officials had been called. Crittendon was found unresponsive, and officials were not able to revive her.
Suspensions rose during 2022-23 in Henrico Schools, with Black students disproportionately suspended
Data shows that nearly half of the student body at one Henrico middle school was suspended at least once during the 2022-23 school year. More than a decade after a national study found that Henrico Schools had the highest disparity nationally between the suspension rates of Black and white students, recent data shows that significant racial disparities continue to exist within the school system when it comes to school discipline and punishment.
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
Woman wanted for questioning in New Year’s homicide in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies are looking for a woman who may be connected to a homicide on New Year’s Day in Fayetteville. According to a press release by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Makaya Denise Dean, 18, is wanted for questioning in reference to the homicide of Christopher Wayne Lockamy that occurred at the intersection of Batcave Drive and John B. Carter Road in Fayetteville.
Luna Pizza brings the flavors of Naples to Clayton
CLAYTON — Pizza enthusiasts can taste something new at Luna Pizza Cafe, a small chain that has brought its Neapolitan-style pies to 802 E. Front St. Co-owner Richard Williams said his guiding principle was to provide diners with a delicious escape from the routine. “That philosophy really tells us what we have to do all the time,” he said of […] The post Luna Pizza brings the flavors of Naples to Clayton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Henrico Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with Eastern Henrico homicide
An 18-year-old Henrico man has been arrested and charged in connection to a June shooting that left a man dead in Eastern Henrico. Henrico Police took Damarcus Alexander Mason into custody July 19 and charged him with second-degree murder, armed robbery, and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with a June 16 shooting in the 4600 block of Grand Ledge Court that left 23-year-old Lamontae Aubrey Scott, 23, of Sandston dead. The shooting occurred in the Townhouses of White Oak community near The Shops at White Oak Village.
Restaurants slated for Ramsey Street development could include Whataburger, Panda Express
A Florida-based real estate company announced plans last year to build a $40 million, 44-acre shopping center on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. Located across from Lowe's and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Rob Tanner, owner of developer Impeccable Development told The Fayetteville Observer in October that a big-box retailer is slated to take the 147,583-square-foot anchor store at the new shopping center.
Popular in Florida, this luxury housing trend could soon come to Brunswick County
A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the nation could soon come to Brunswick County. In July, the Brunswick County Planning Board considered and approved a text amendment to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a document that guides development in the county. The amendment makes way for the construction of casitas, or small house-like structures, to be built on recreational vehicle (RV) lots in outdoor RV resorts in the county.
Developer withdraws petition for apartment complex in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A developer’s plan to create a new multi-family development at 6634 Carolina Beach Road was discussed during Monday’s New Hanover County Commissioners meeting. The 6-building, 64-unit complex would have been built on 4.65 acres of land, next to Lord’s Creek neighborhood. Some...
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...
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