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EPIC announces EPIC Toss Cornhole Tournament
New Bern, NC – August 23rd, 2024 – The EPIC Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming EPIC Toss Cornhole Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, October 5th at Whitford Plantation in New Bern. The event promises a day filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit, all while supporting a vital cause—helping women and families in Lenoir and Craven County.
3 Things To Know For August 25
Here are three things to know for Sunday, August 25:. 1. Back to School Open House: Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m., Elizabethtown Christian Academy, 1800 W Broad Street, Building C, Elizabethtown. Day school to Pre-K. Information: 910-862-3427. 2. Mercy House Walk for Life: Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Bladenboro Historical Building, 818 South...
Driven by Determination: A Student’s Journey to CDL Success
John Johnson of Kinston made sacrifices that very few people would to earn his Commercial Driver’s License from Lenoir Community College, but his determination to achieve his goals overshadowed any fears of failure. “I had been battling to get into the CDL program for over two years, but with...
Car fire expands to Wilmington church
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A car fire expanded to a church in Wilmington Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. In a Facebook post, the Wilmington Fire Department shared it happened at the Apostolic Tabernacle Church off of Wellington Avenue. The car was under the canopy of the church when it caught on...
Annual fishing tournament honors former Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier employee
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - When Marc Morrison arrived at Johnnie Mercer’s Fishing Pier Saturday, he only had one rod with him. But he made sure to buy another one. The pier was hosting the 5th annual Donnie Wood’s Flounder Fishing Tournament, and with $10 entry fees per rod, Morrison, a friend of Wood’s, wanted to ensure he was helping support a good cause. Half of the proceeds from the event went to the Celebrate Recovery Outreach Association, which helps people struggling with substance abuse and other problems.
“Peculiar odors” may persist following J&J Snack Foods fire in Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) – People living in the area near the J&J Snack Foods facility may continue to experience strong odors following a fire at the facility last Monday. That fire caused significant structural damage, according the Holly Ridge Fire Department. In a Facebook post from the department Saturday, officials said the building is […]
The Columbus Connection – Lisa Yemma and Kellie Lewis from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guests Lisa Yemma and Kellie Lewis from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Whiteville, NC. If you would like to be a Guest on The Columbus Connection, you can contact Jefferson at (910) 914-6056 or jeffersonweaver@columbuscountynews.com.
Man injured while pushing vehicle off Neuse Blvd.
Emergency crews and the New Bern Police Department were on the scene on Neuse Blvd. Friday night shortly before 10 p.m. after a man pushing a car out of the roadway was injured. Both lanes of traffic were closed for some time while crews worked. Officials with the New Bern...
More than 500,000 claims made by people who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The U.S. Navy has nearly 546,000 claims from people who said they were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. These claims were made under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act so people could get compensated by the government for any illnesses they have sustained from the water. Advocates and veterans are […]
Camels open season at Tiger Classic
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell will open its 2024-25 women's golf season Monday with the Tiger Classic, hosted by Clemson at The Walker Course. The 36-hole, one-day 15-team event includes the host Tigers, who finished fifth in the 2024 NCAA stroke play championship. Eight NCAA Division I conferences are represented in the tournament. Campbell is the lone CAA school to compete in the Tiger Classic, while the Sun Belt and Big South will have four teams each participating.
Greene Central Shuts Out North Lenoir, Containing Fuller in Dominant 25-0 Win
LAGRANGE— Greene Central’s offensive line set the tone from the opening snap, paving the way for a 25-0 shutout victory over North Lenoir in their home opener on Friday night. The Rams leaned heavily on their powerful front line, allowing their rushing attack to move the chains all night and control the tempo of the game.
Vikings Fall to Falcons 34-7 to Open 2024 Season
The Kinston High Vikings hosted and lost to the South Central Falcons 34-7 on Friday night in Kinston, NC, to open their 2024 season. This was a rematch of last year’s opener, and for the second consecutive year, the Vikings found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard.
Cape Fear Valley Health offers free heath screenings, sports physicals at Umoja Festival
Cape Fear Valley Health is offering free health screenings during the 32nd Umoja Festival.Happening inside Smith Recreation at Seabrook Park near Fayetteville State University, the first-come, first-serve clinic is for the uninsured or underinsured. Following screenings, participants can meet with a doctor on-site to review their results and discuss any concerns.Cape Fear is also offering free sports physicals for adolescents -- just in time for the new school year.The health clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The festival, which runs until 5 p.m., will also include arts, entertainment, food trucks and cultural events.
ABC adding new warehouses to 2 stores
The Wilson County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is adding warehouse expansions to its existing warehouses at the Raleigh Road and Peppermill Drive stores. Wilson County ABC General Manager Larry Etheridge said the additions will not affect business on the front end. “We’re pretty much just adding on to some much needed warehouse space,” Etheridge said. “Customers won’t notice a difference […] The post ABC adding new warehouses to 2 stores first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man convicted after Fuquay-Varina high-speed chase with kid in car led to meth, fentanyl, cocaine, guns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A man who Fuquay-Varina police noticed because of a broken headlight and pursued over the smell of marijuana from his car could face life in prison after a jury found him guilty this week of drug and gun charges linked to a high-speed chase with a child in his car nearly a year ago, officials said Friday.
Democrat Josh Stein surges ahead in North Carolina governor race but many voters undecided: Poll
North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is trailing Democratic opponent Josh Stein by 14 points, according to a new poll, though many voters are still undecided in a contest that is one of the country’s most watched of the election cycle. Forty-eight percent of voters in a High Point University/SurveyUSA poll published this week favored Stein, while […]
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