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NCHSAA participation rises in almost every sport, surpasses 200,000 total student-athletes
For the first time since the 2017-2018 school year, the N.C. High School Athletic Association saw more than 200,000 student-athletes compete in sports last school year. The NCHSAA released its participation data from the 2023-2024 school year on Monday morning, and it shows a significant amount of growth overall and in most sports year-over-year.
NC health workers detected lead contamination in applesauce that led to a nationwide recall, several lawsuits
Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more than 500 children in at least 44 states. Their action helped get the word out quickly to unsuspecting parents across the country about tainted applesauce. In a new...
Strayhorn: Formerly enslaved formed new communities
As Union troops began overrunning coastal North Carolina in the fall of 1861, the formerly enslaved people they were helping to free began seeking refuge in a variety of new communities. Their individual journeys to freedom would leave a legacy that’s still felt today, according to Dr. Joshua Strayhorn, a research fellow with the U.S. National Park Service. Strayhorn, a New Bern native, was the guest lecturer at Museum of the Albemarle’s “History for Lunch” program last week. ...
Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told North Carolina Democrats on Saturday that elections were “not about rewarding you for what you have done,” but “about what you’re going to do next.” As Pelosi blasted former President Donald Trump — addressing him just as “what’s his name” — and Republicans, she lauded the state’s […] The post Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
America's Oldest Black Town—Princeville, North Carolina—Needs Developmental Support, Here's What To Know
Historic and resilient Princeville, North Carolina suffers from severe flooding, abandonment, and citizen displacement. The area’s preservation is crucial, as it’s the oldest established and governed town formed by Black Americans. Freed enslaved persons founded the area and called it Freedom Hill in 1865 after the Civil War....
Local roundup: Winterville 12Us win Cal Ripken Southeast Regional, headed to World Series
The Winterville 12U All-Star baseball team won the Southeast Regional over the weekend in St. Johns, Fla., and advanced to the Cal Ripken World Series for the first time. The Winterville club advanced through pool play with a 3-1 record, losing only a 10-9 heartbreaker in last Wednesday’s opener to eventual division champion and south Florida representative Auburndale. The locals rebounded from the one-run loss with a pair of one-run...
Manteo Downtown Market relocated to COA on July 27
The Downtown Market will be moving to the College of the Albemarle Dare Campus this coming Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The 22nd Annual One Design Regatta will be at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum and George Washington Creef Park this Saturday, so we need to relocate temporarily to allow for space for both special events.
Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work
Spring Hope will receive nearly $3 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority funding to retool the town’s water and sewer systems. Gov. Roy Cooper announced $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants Wednesday, a day after the Water Infrastructure Authority met to consider grant requests from local governments. The awards include a combined $2,960,880 for […] The post Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man arrested following breaking and entering at Lost Treasure Golf – OBX Today
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Patrol Officers from the Kill Devil Hills Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at Lost Treasure Golf, 1600 N Croatan Highway. Upon their arrival, officers found obvious signs of a breaking and entering. They secured the scene and Detective Peden...
PCC Reminding Parents about Explore Summer Camps for Kids
WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College is reminding local parents that there are still opportunities for their children to participate in the college’s Explore Summer Camps. PCC Explore Camp Coordinator Lisa Webb says that in the coming weeks, the college will offer camps on 3D gaming, babysitting, paddleboarding and computer programming. Costs, start dates and capacities vary for each camp, and registration is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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