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Accident between 18 wheeler and motorcycle shuts down roads in Dudley, fatal injuries
DUDLEY, N.C. (WNCT) — Arrington Volunteer Fire Department and Medic 8 were dispatched to the intersection of Arrington Bridge Road and Bill Lane Boulevard Monday morning. It was reported that an 18 wheeler and motorcycle were involved in the traffic accident. El-Roy Volunteer Firefighters were requested due to someone possibly being trapped under the 18 […]
Beaufort Community College celebrates first barber academy graduates
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Five Eastern Carolina graduates will soon be hoping to leave their mark on the barbering industry. The Beaufort County Community College celebrated the graduation of its first Barber Academy. The five graduates, Ricky Dunlop-Beacham, Antonio Guilford, Willie Lewis, Jamari Nelson, and Khahliya White completed 1500 hours,...
Daniels closes door on career in lodging
SMITHFIELD — Hank Daniels has spent his life in and around hotels. It started as a kid. “My father had some hotels in Wilson, and that’s where we lived for a long time,” Daniels said of the Wilson County city known then for its tobacco market. “He was a very good investor as far as acquiring property and acquiring and […] The post Daniels closes door on career in lodging first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
BackStreet Music Festival set for August 3 in Wallace
WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - The BackStreet Music Festival in Wallace invites the community to experience gospel, R&B, gogo band, jazz and country music on Saturday, August 3. You’re encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, shades and a hat with your family for the day to celebrate. The festival will...
College Road Shopping Center Sells For $8.5M
Investors on Friday bought a 48,000-square-foot shopping center in Wilmington for $8.5 million. The center, University Square Outlet Mall at 806 S. College Road, is home to New Saigon International Market, Apple Annie’s Bake Shop, Long Island Eatery and Wilmington Furniture & Mattress Co., among others. Cary-based AM Real...
Sheetz Opens First Wilmington, North Carolina-Area Convenience Store
Sheetz opened its first location in the Wilmington, North Carolina, area on July 9. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience-store chain’s new store is located at 17000 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead, North Carolina. This is Sheetz’s southernmost c-store in North Carolina. Others in the state are located near Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Durham...
‘He set the standard’: State title-winning Westover coach Gene Arrington remembered
Former state title-winning Westover girls basketball coach GeneArrington died this past weekend after years of health issues, and the passing of the Wolverines legend has the entire city mourning the loss, according to Westover High School principal Dr. Vernon Lowery. Born in Greene County and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Arrington...
Stein, Robinson raise millions in NC governor’s race as Democrat holds fundraising lead
The election for governor in North Carolina is garnering millions in donations and spending — but in recent months, Attorney General Josh Stein has hauled in significantly more money than Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in one of the most closely-watched races this cycle. Fundraising is happening in full force down the ballot, too, as well-financed […] The post Stein, Robinson raise millions in NC governor’s race as Democrat holds fundraising lead appeared first on NC Newsline.
Mark Robinson says his 'some folks need killing' comment was taken out of context
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is running to take back the Governor's Mansion for Republicans in North Carolina, spoke to ABC11 a day after speaking on stage at the Republican National Convention.Robinson spoke with ABC11's Sydnee Scofield about a number of different topics. She will have a full report about their conversation later tonight.He told Scofield that the atmosphere at the RNC is electric. He said seeing Donald Trump at the event making his first public appearance since an assassin's bullet grazed his ear was a magical moment for everybody.Robinson said that the attempted assassination changed the tone of this...
North Carolina Student Expelled From Christian School After Singing at Venue That Serves Alcohol
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WDNews) – A North Carolina high school student and singer-songwriter was expelled from her Christian private school for performing at a venue that served alcohol. Bailey Griggs, known by her stage name, Bailey Marie, received an email from Cramerton Christian Academy, where she was attending high...
Nash County cousins charged in Wilson shooting
WILSON — Two cousins face attempted murder charges after police say gunshots were fired at a Wilson man from a car last week. Daquon Horne, 23, of the 1000 block of Russell Street in Rocky Mount and Tyrek Kedrien Horne, 20, of the 100 block of Armstrong Drive in Sharpsburg are charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder […] The post Nash County cousins charged in Wilson shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has entered into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to open a public fishing area (PFA) on an NCDOT 555-acre property in Grimesland. The proposed PFA area will be constructed off North Grimesland Road, where there are several shallow ponds located on […] The post Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Curt Kraft announces retirement after 19 years with East Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Curt Kraft has announced his retirement after an illustrious 40-year coaching career. Kraft spent 35 years in the college ranks, including the last 19 years with the Pirates. “Curt Kraft and I met yesterday, and he informed me he was going to retire from coaching […]
Greenville man arrested and charged with attempted murder following a drive by shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greenville man has been arrested for attempted murder on Saturday. Police responded to a report of a man shot on July 6 around 5 p.m. on Pitt Street. The victim was shot in the leg during a drive by shooting according to officials. He was later sent to ECU Health […]
Ward, Barefoot focus on student health, safety and success
Anderson Ward and Ava Barefoot, East Carolina University’s newly elected Student Government Association president and vice president, are gearing up for a transformative term focusing on mental health, campus safety and student success. Ward and Barefoot, both natives of Raleigh, were voted in by their fellow students during the...
ECU adds forward Reid Cason to incoming recruiting class
East Carolina has picked up another commitment for the upcoming season, adding to its recruiting class with 6-foot-10, 215-pound forward Reid Cason, from Kingston High School in Oklahoma. Cason recently officially visited East Carolina, committing to the Pirates over offers from Portland, Penn, Air Force and Army. He visited each...
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