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New Real Estate Rules Set To Begin This Weekend
CHARLOTTE, NC –Buyer’s beware. New rules could cost you more when purchasing a home. “There are going to be some houses that a buyer simply cannot afford because they can’t pay their own buyer agent fee,” said Janet Thoern. The way it used to be was...
Coharie Tribe to be featured on N.C. highway marker
RALEIGH — An American Indian tribe linked to settlements primarily in Sampson and Harnett counties soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina and a separate marker commemorating the East Carolina Indian School both will be dedicated during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Coharie Tribal Center, 7531 U.S. 421, Clinton. The Coharie are believed...
Community non-profit hosts 10th annual Back-to-School event
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The first day of school is right around the corner for students and a non-profit organization in the east took the time to help get them ready. New Beginning Community Outreach Worldwide hosted its tenth annual back-to-school event in Greenville on Saturday, where they gave away backpacks, school supplies and clothes. Organizers say they were thrilled to help Eastern Carolina students gear up for school.
Neighbors react after Pinetops officer charged in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Pinetops, N.C. (WITN) - Neighbors were surprised to hear the news of 41-year-old John Carl, a Pinetops police officer facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to his alleged conduct during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Neighbor Kyle Cecchi says January 6th was a shocking event for...
Jake Garcia to start week one of ECU 2024 season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The ECU Pirates have a new starting quarterback ahead of their 2024 season. This past Thursday, Coach Mike Houston told Jake Garcia that he would be the starting quarterback. Garcia comes to the Pirates from Missouri. The Pirates have their first game against Norfolk State on...
Police investigating after car, person hit by gunfire in Enfield, officials say
ENFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The Enfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers investigate a series of shots fired calls across town on Saturday night. Enfield police responded at around 10:14 p.m. to the area of Freedom Street about a report of shots being fired in the area. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a vehicle that was damaged due to gunfire, police said.
Kittrell School Reunion is Sept. 21st at KITTRELL SCHOOL!
Kittrell, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Guess where it will be held this year? KITTRELL SCHOOL, 7801 Old Woodbury Pike. All persons who graduated from Kittrell School, who attended Kittrell School or who have an interest in Kittrell School, are invited to attend.”
Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season
ROCKY MOUNT — They’re still another year away from simply being able to play for a championship, but the Sallie B. Howard School Eagles demonstrated that they are not going to be ignored in 2024. In their first eight-player football game of their second season playing it, the Eagles stunned host Rocky Mount Academy 32-31 on Friday night. The host […] The post Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Powerball ticket sold in Rocky Mount wins $50,000 in Wednesday drawing
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — One Rocky Mount ticket turned out to be a big winner in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The lucky ticket won $50,000, matching numbers on four of the white balls as well as the red Power Ball. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery,...
Wilmington paddleboarder raising money to go to world paddleboard championships
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A standup paddleboarder from the Cape Fear is raising money as he prepares to represent Team USA at the World Paddleboard Championships in Denmark. Campbell Carter is a 19-year-old from Wilmington. He recently qualified for the world championships as he placed 2nd in distance...
UNC football lands in-state running back Demon June
Mack Brown and the North Carolina Tar Heels’ football program received some good news on Friday afternoon. Three-star running back Demon June pledged his verbal commitment to North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels a big running back commit in the 2025 class. The Jacksonville, North Carolina native announced during a ceremony at his high school on Friday, just a few weeks after UNC officially offered the running back. June picked UNC over offers from East Carolina, Appalachian State, UConn, Ohio, Old Dominion, Toledo, James Madison and Georgia Southern. He took visits to East Carolina and Georgia Southern as well but in the...
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