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There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?
Most NC schools don't have funds to replace students' aging laptops. Most North Carolina public schools say they don’t have the money to replace laptops issued to students in recent years — a scenario that could leave hundreds of thousands students without computers if they break down, an analysis of state data obtained by WRAL News shows.
South Mills, Dismal Swamp Canal featured in new 'trail town' guide
South Mills and the Great Dismal Swamp are among the 15 destinations featured in the state of North Carolina's inaugural guide to "trail towns" offering what Visit NC describes as "signature outdoor experiences." Visit NC, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, unveiled its Official North Carolina Trail Town Guide this week, billing it as a "go-to resource for natural wonder, wayside pleasures and soon-to-be-made memories." “With...
NC Appeals Court asked to review approval of Bald Head Island ferry sale
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has been asked to intervene in the decision by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to approve the sale of the Bald Head Island ferry system to SharpVue Capital. “Our argument today is that in approving this transfer, the commission committed a number of...
Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during its...
Leader of girls basketball program Sacoco takes reins of East cross country
BEAUFORT — Ryan Sacoco is back where he started. Before taking the East Carteret girls basketball coaching job in 2021, he had had agreed to be the cross country coach after accepting a special education teaching position at the school.
NC State basketball coach, Wilmington businessman open upscale piano bar and cocktail lounge downtown
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rumors have been circulating that one of the owners of a new piano bar in downtown Wilmington is Kevin Keatts, the head coach for the men’s basketball team at N.C. State. It’s not a rumor. It’s a fact. Keatts and his business partner,...
First impressions, top performers from 2024 Cumberland County Football Jamboree
High school football is back. The 2024 Cumberland County Football Jamboree on Friday saw all 10 of Fayetteville's NCHSAA teams battle nonconference opponents in hour-long scrimmage games, with half playing at Pine Forest and the others at Gray's Creek. We checked in on the action on Andrews Road, where E.E. Smith, Westover, Pine Forest,...
Ernesto high surf knocks North Carolina coastal home into the Outer Banks ocean; 7th house in 4 years swept away
RODANTHE, N.C. (WNCN) — As high surf from Hurricane Ernesto hit the North Carolina coast, a home was washed out to sea on Friday, according to fire crews. Although Ernesto is hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic, the storm is bringing dangerous rip currents and swells to the beaches. A high surf advisory is […]
Marlins Decker Honored as Trackman 2024 CPL Pitcher of the Year
The Coastal Plain League announced that Morehead City pitcher Jack Decker was honored today as the 2024 CPL Pitcher of the Year presented by Trackman. “There’s no other team in the league I would rather be on than the Marlins,” said Decker. “This was an unforgettable summer and the lifelong relationships I made are awesome. I’ll definitely miss my boys. With that said, I’m super honored to receive this amazing award, and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store for everyone on this team in the future!”
Multiple ENC high school teams back in action in football jamborees
TARBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Multiple high school football teams were trying to put a bow on the offseason by taking part in jamborees Friday night. In Tarboro, the Vikings hosted teams including J.H. Rose and North Pitt among others. “I thought defensively, we looked really really good. We had a couple missed communications but other […]
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