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Bob Brinson nominated to complete Senator Jim Perry's term, awaits governor's nod
New Bern Alderman Robert "Bob" Brinson Jr. has been nominated by the Republican 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of Senator Jim Perry's unexpired term in the North Carolina State Senate. Brinson's nomination is now headed to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Due to State Statutes, Brinson is...
Safety Lyrik Pettis poised for strong junior year
SHELBY — Shelby (N.C.) Crest is home to two of the top defensive backs in the state in juniors Lyrik Pettis and D’Various Surratt. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Pettis could grow into being a outside linebacker down the road, and is a physical tackler. Pettis had a remarkable freshman...
Junk fees are gouging consumers; NC wants them gone
We’ve all heard the phrase, “too good to be true.” Well, these days shoppers are experiencing that when they find low advertised prices often come with junk fees — and consumer complaints are increasing. The White House says these fees cost consumers billions each year. Earlier...
Sold on a Promise, Part 2: The North Carolina homeless housing projects that were never built
“Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina. On a cold December day in 2022,...
Lenoir County drug raid brings five arrests
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Five people were arrested after a drug raid Tuesday in one Eastern Carolina county. Lenoir County deputies say the raid at a home on Highway 58 south of Kinston came after a complaint from the public. A search found trafficking amounts of opium/heroin. They also...
Swimming advisory issued at sound-side site in New Hanover County due to bacteria
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - After testing found bacterial levels above state and federal water quality standards, an advisory was posted on July 24 at a sound at the end of Florida Avenue in Carolina Beach. The site is marked with a sign that indicates that levels of contamination may...
Arguing inconsistency, rezoning request denied in Brunswick County
A rezoning that would have brought commercial uses to a primarily residential area near Winnabow was denied by the Brunswick County Planning Board this month. At its July meeting, the planning board reconsidered a rezoning request that was tabled at the board’s June meeting. The request looked to rezone 15 acres of land...
FedEx driver charged with stealing dog that died in hot delivery truck in Harnett County
Harnett County investigators charge FedEx driver with stealing dog, animal cruelty. A FedEx driver accused of taking a family's 3-year-old French bulldog is facing charges after the dog died, presumably after being left inside a hot FedEx delivery truck. On July 7, deputies with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office responded...
Kraken Skulls holds 1st annual golf tournament
The first annual Kraken Triple 9 Golf Tournament is coming up on August 3. It will be located at King’s Grant Golf & Country Club, a par 71, championship-style 18-hole semi-private facility located at 347 Shawcroft Road in Fayetteville. This event will be a very enjoyable and engaging day with an array of activities planned for participants of the golf tournament. It will go from 9 a.m. to noon. Interested participants can sign up online and learn more on their website at Kraken-Skulls.com.
Kenzie Hinson of Make a Difference food pantry brings love into every meal whole-heartedly for those in need
Kenzie Hinson celebrates many milestones with her organization, Make a Difference (MAD) Food Pantry. The food pantry was created when Hinson was only ten years old and celebrates its tenth anniversary soon. For the first time, its doors temporarily closed last week for Hinson to go into surgery for a heart procedure. Serving Duplin, Wayne...
South Washington Street intersection closing next week for 5-6 months
The intersection of West Fifth and South Washington streets is expected to be blocked for five to six months starting next week. The closure is needed as work progresses on the city’s BUILD Project, which is making improvements to West Fifth Street. Starting on Monday, the area will be closed so work crews can build wider sidewalks, brick crosswalks, site furnishings and street trees. The $48.5-million Better Utilizing Investments to...
Update: Spruce Street fire deemed intentional, one person transported to hospital
Greenville Fire-Rescue authorities say an automotive shop fire near Sadie Saulter Pre-K Center was intentionally set. One person was transported to ECU Health Medical Center during the Wednesday morning fire. Bryant Beddard, battalion chief and fire marshal for Greenville Fire-Rescue, said 24 personnel responded to a call that was received about 6 a.m. to Komplete Auto Repair and Body Shop, 308 Spruce St. The area is between Myrtle Street and...
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