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Beaufort County under System Pressure Advisory
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Certain water consumers of Beaufort County Northside on Corsica Road are currently experiencing outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system. This is due to emergency water line repairs and will be under this advisory until 9 p.m. on Monday. The outage will affect all Beaufort County Water customers […]
Anti-Terrorism Training Conducted at U.S. Army Base Targeted Pro-Life Groups
An anti-terrorism training conducted at a U.S. army base identified several prominent pro-life groups as terrorist organizations. The presentation given at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, formerly Fort Bragg, labeled Naming Operation Rescue and National Right to Life domestic-terrorism organizations, citing their tactics, which include demonstrations and protest and sidewalk and crisis-center counseling, as typical of right-wing terror groups. The groups’ opposition to Roe v. Wade is another key indicator of terrorist activity, according to the training.
Red wolves the topic of Manns Harbor community meeting
Constructive Conflict, a neutral third party, mediated a community meeting in Manns Harbor on Wednesday, July 10 to discuss the conflict revolving red wolves in the Albemarle Peninsula. This was one of four community meetings throughout the five counties – Washington, Beaufort, Tyrrell, Hyde and Dare – that are the only wild home to a […] The post Red wolves the topic of Manns Harbor community meeting appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district
SMITHFIELD — During a meeting on July 11 with downtown leaders, Town Council members were divided on the merits of a social district. Just five days later, a unanimous council voted to ask the state to OK a social district, which would allow downtown visitors to carry beer, wine and mixed drinks along town streets and into participating stores. “If […] The post Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
"Try to stay positive." The lives of our homeless neighbors in downtown Wilmington
This reporting project was made possible by a grant from the Fourth Estate Fund. Nearly 1 million people experienced homelessness for the first time in 2023, according to the National Association to End Homelessness. Still more experienced it for a second, third, or fourth time. With a rising cost of living and high rents, more and more Americans are teetering on the edge. Here are the stories of some of those who've fallen through the cracks — and are trying to claw their way back up: Chelsea Alicia Sterling, Victor Quillen, Theresa Shively, Leroy Lyons, and Cindy (who asked that we only use her first name).
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
Couple Found Shot To Death Inside Burning Home
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting. Sunday morning, deputies received a call from family members of 33 year-old Kyle Trabel requesting officers go to his home at 1224 Scout Road, in the Bentonville community, for a welfare check. Officers arrived and...
Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style
Since graduating from college, Louis Sparks has done all kinds of odd jobs — from marketing and photography to operating a hot dog cart. When the opportunity presented itself to buy a limo, Sparks couldn’t resist. “I started in October 2023 when I realized Wilson doesn’t have a limousine service, so I figured why not,” Sparks said. “A lot of […] The post Down to Business: Sparks Limos will have you riding in style first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
VDH lifts portion of recreational water, fish consumption advisories for Meherrin River
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is lifting portions of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories issued in response to a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The portion of the advisory being lifted is for a section of the Meherrin River that starts at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) flowing Southeast through the Town of Lawrenceville and the City of Emporia to the North Carolina state line.
Elon Law scholar cited by The Assembly & Slate
An Elon Law scholar who specializes in intellectual property recently spoke with a North Carolina news organization about a popular type of beach shade for a story since republished in a national online magazine. Professor David S. Levine was quoted in “Shibumi Has Taken Over N.C. Beaches. Next, The World,”...
Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months
Within weeks of the 2022 fall semester, three staff members at East Wake High reported fellow teacher James Rencher to East Wake Principal Stacey Alston, according to recently leaked emails and letters given exclusively to WRAL News. It would take 19 more months before law enforcement was notified. On Oct....
The road to the nomination, presidency runs through Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia already promises to play a big role in the general election on the Electoral College Board. But, it could a big decider in how the Democrats proceed with the presidential nomination. Both senators of the commonwealth, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, have endorsed Vice President...
Lightning strike at Sanford Golf Course puts nearly half the carts out of commission
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly half of the golf carts at Sanford Municipal Golf Course are temporarily out of commission due to a lightning event Sunday evening. According to the city, the course is currently operating with 26 of its 51 golf carts. As a result, those with late-morning tee times will likely not have access to a cart.
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