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Deputies: Corrections officer caught with cocaine
A North Carolina corrections officer and a Lee County man face a litany of drug charges following their arrests last week. Kenderick Antonio Womble, 52, and Gregory Wayne Baker, 47, were charged after sheriff’s deputies from Lee, Nash and Edgecombe counties conducted a July 9 traffic stop along U.S. Highway 1 near Deep River Road. Authorities say Womble was driving […] The post Deputies: Corrections officer caught with cocaine first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kinston police arrest Goldsboro man with gun reported stolen from Asheboro
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - The Kinston Police Department says a Goldsboro man was arrested after being caught with a stolen gun. The police department says officers were called to the Dixon Street area for gunshots fired. There, they found Sentelle Leonard, of Goldsboro. Officers say he was illegally concealing a handgun.
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.
Magnolia Arts Center presents ‘Barbershop at the MAC’
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - At this upcoming performance, you’ll hear a cappella barbershop harmonies, songs in a variety of styles, and jokes!. The Carolina Chord Connection, based in Greenville, NC, is a chapter of the International Barbershop Harmony Society. It was formed in 1979 as a males-only group. It is now a male/female mixed chorus of approximately 20 members from all walks of life.
Tips to keep your AC running properly this summer
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Delcor Inc. is a HVAC Contractor in Greenville that serves more than 7,000 customers. They say summer is their busiest season and while they’re trying to get to everybody to fix their AC units, they have some tips to keep them running properly. Delcor recommends closing the blinds or curtains to […]
ECU’s Lunsford-Shenkman drafted by Seattle in 16th round of 2024 MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (WNCT) -– East Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman was drafted in the 16th round (483rd overall) of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft Tuesday by the Seattle Mariners. Lunsford-Shenkman is the fifth ECU player drafted in 2024, marking the most in a single season for the program since seven Pirates were chosen in 2019. […]
ECU JUCO pitcher signee Michael Carpenter drafted by Minnesota Twins
East Carolina has seen its top incoming pitching prospect from the junior college ranks get drafted in the form of Madison College left-hander Michael Carpenter. The Hartland, Wisc., native was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round with the 338th overall pick. With the pick, Carpenter becomes the...
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,...
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...
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...
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