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Deputy dives into sinking, flooded SUV to save Durham driver; 2nd rescue in same area
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham County deputy was part of the second rescue of flooded drivers in the same stretch of road in Durham during a flash flood warning Monday afternoon, officials said. The first flood rescue happened around 3:30 p.m. on a service road along the 4000...
4-Star Guard Davion Hannah Includes NC State in Top-9, Schedules Official Visit
4-Star 2025 Guard Davion Hannah (6’5″/180) released his Top-9 schools yesterday, and NC State made the cut along with Alabama, Pitt, Xavier, Cincinnati, Michigan St., Louisville, Ohio St. and Wisconsin. Hannah will be taking an Official Visit to NC State on October 5th. NC State offered Hannah on...
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....
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.
Lights now up on dark Raleigh street after home invasion attempt sparked concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After months of waiting, streetlights that used to lie on the ground are now up in a Raleigh townhome community. One homeowner hopes the lights will prevent another attempted home invasion. CBS 17 spoke to Precious almost two months ago when two men, one of...
Teen ‘seriously hurt,’ woman injured after shooting in Clayton neighborhood, police say
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A fourteen-year-old is “seriously hurt” and a woman is injured after a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning in Clayton. Around 3 a.m., officers with the Clayton Police Department said they were dispatched to a person suffering from a gunshot wound near Pond Street and Durham Street. A short time later, officers responded to an additional call of a gunshot victim near Joyner Street, they said.
‘16 and Pregnant’ alum found dead in Henrico home
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A former cast member of the MTV reality show “16 and Pregnant” died in her Henrico home over the weekend, according to police. On Saturday, July 20, just after 3 p.m., first responders were called to a reported medical emergency in the 700 block of Chinkapin Court.
$1B titanium plant, 450 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid
A titanium manufacturer plans to invest more than $850 million in a reclamation facility in Fayetteville — a project that would bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Cumberland County over the next several years, state commerce officials said Tuesday. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee approved...
Louisburg College Shines in NJCAA All-Academic Teams 2023-24
Louisburg College proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of 36 of its student-athletes in the NJCAA All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 academic year. Demonstrating a perfect blend of academic excellence and athletic prowess, a remarkable number of Louisburg College athletes have earned prestigious spots on these teams. A total of 17...
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) – An advisory against swimming was posted at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for...
Vehicle fire at Olde Towne Yacht Club swiftly contained, no injuries reported
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — First responders quickly extinguished a vehicle fire at Olde Towne Yacht Club early Tuesday morning, according to Morehead City officials. Crews from Morehead City Fire-EMS and Beaufort Fire Department were dispatched to an active fire involving a Dodge contractor van around 10:45 am. Officials...
Pasquotank elections board to petition state for one early voting site
Pasquotank residents planning to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election may be casting their ballots at just one location, instead of choosing between the two sites announced last month. The Pasquotank Board of Elections voted unanimously Monday to petition the state Board of Elections to allow election officials to conduct early voting at one location, the K.E. White Graduate Center. The vote comes about a month after the State Board of Elections ruled that the local board must provide two locations for early...
‘My Sister’s Closet’ thrift store opening new store August 1st
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A thrift store known for supporting a domestic violence prevention nonprofit is closing its Greenville store temporarily to open a new, larger location in Winterville. ‘My Sister’s Closet,’ which benefits the Center for Family Violence Prevention nonprofit, serves domestic violence survivors in Pitt, Martin, and Washington...
Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled
While he has been the varsity football head coach at Fike High since being announced as such in March, Rocky Lewis picked up some extra duties earlier this month when the Wilson County Board of Education confirmed his hiring as the ninth athletic director in Fike’s 67 years of existence. Lewis, who had been the head football coach at South […] The post Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training
TARBORO — Twenty-one Edgecombe County employees recently strengthened their workplace skills by completing the Edgecombe Works! Office Skills Academy held at Edgecombe Community College. The program is a partnership between the college and Edgecombe County government. The college provides the instructor and training, and the county funds tuition and fees for participants. The program has a dual purpose, according to […] The post 21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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 […]
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