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Moore Regional Hospital ranked among top N.C. Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
PINEHURST — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, has again been recognized as one of the top hospitals in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Moore Regional is tied for sixth in the annual Best Hospitals recognition and also received high-performing marks in...
WyndWater residents in Hampstead face ongoing water quality issues
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — For years, several residents of the WyndWater community in Hampstead have turned on the tap, only to find muddy looking water coming out of the faucet on a routine basis. Residents say Pender County Utilities have come to flush the pipes several times, but...
Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters
Lieutenant governor candidate Hal Weatherman joined the Wilson County Republican Party for its monthly social on Tuesday, touting self-reliance, technical education and hard work as the keys to unlock a more prosperous North Carolina. “I want to free people of their dependencies,” Weatherman said. “You can’t do that unless you’re self-sufficient, and you can’t do that as a society unless […] The post Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline an asset to thousands in North Carolina as it marks 2 years of existence
It's a different day for Scott Huler who was raised to believe that it was not OK to talk about your feelings. He refused to raise his sons that way."Emotions were considered a feminine thing, and I'm a boy," Huler said. "I'm not supposed to have emotions, and it's very standard for a 60s upbringing. I hated that. I knew it was wrong as a little kid."Huler, 65, spoke with ABC11 in downtown Durham. He said his sons are emotionally sound as a result of the changes he's implemented over the years. Mental health experts believe more people feel like...
One person injured in Greenville shooting, three people detained
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police are investigating after a person was shot in the area of a heavily traveled roadway. Greenville police say officers got a report of shots fired in the 900 block of South Memorial Drive near the entrance of the Auto Zone. They say a man showed...
Wilmington City Council rejects offer for 4 downtown properties
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A surprise offer to buy several downtown Wilmington was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Wilmington City Council meeting. Dinosaur Holdings LLC offered $16 million for four pieces of property: the Market Street parking deck, Second Street parking deck, and the United Bank Building and its parking lot.
Montia Shardae School of Esthetics: First private and black-owned esthetics school in Fayetteville
The beauty industry is booming! A quick scroll on social media or a stroll down the street will bring to mind dozens of salons, from hair to skin. Estheticians are in high demand. The skin is a multi-billion dollar business, from makeup to facials to waxing. Local esthetician and industry veteran Montia Shardea has taken the past two years to pivot into a role she feels was the most logical step: school owner. Located at 2620 Bragg Blvd, Suite W, The Montia Shardea School of Esthetics is not only the first private esthetics school in Fayetteville but also the first black-owned, a title she doesn’t hold lightly.
Fire closes two restaurants in downtown Wilmington
Two restaurants in downtown Wilmington are closed after a fire broke out Tuesday inside the building. According to a post on the Wilmington Fire Department's Facebook page, crews were called to a downtown business on South Front Street around 11:15 a.m. "Upon arrival, crews found that the fire had been...
STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced an $11 million investment in treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of inappropriate boarding. The department is partnering with Rapid Resources for Families to expand access to family-based therapeutic programs, enabling […] The post STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stein's fundraising doubles Robinson in North Carolina governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein raised more than double the amount of money for his campaign than Republican candidate Mark Robinson in the most recent period, promising a heated race for the governor’s mansion in North Carolina. Stein ended the second fundraising quarter with $15.9 million in the bank, while Robinson has $6.6 million, according to campaign finance documents. The race for governor in North Carolina...
You could win $1.2 million if you find a genie lamp hidden in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Right now, you could be one answer away from more than a million dollars. A new nationwide treasure hunt game launched on July 1, and game organizers say that your ticket to $1.2 million is hidden somewhere in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina. Anyone who plays is potentially one correct answer away from winning.
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