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Highlights from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024
(WGHP) — Catch up on all the action from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024. Watch the football frenzy live on TV at 11 p.m. each Friday. You can also check out the highlights after they air on MyFOX8.com. Game of the Week The Grimsley Whirlies were ready to play on Friday […]
Entries for upcoming Iredell County Agricultural Fair will be accepted August 27-28
Iredell County Agricultural Fair officials will be accepting entries for this year’s fair next week. Categories include field and garden crops, honey, canning, baked goods furnishings, clothing, arts, crafts, antiques, flowers and plants, photography, and more. Participants are encouraged to register online at https://iredellfair.com/pageserver/fair-forms. Entries will be accepted at...
Two men shot in the legs in Goldsboro
Two men were shot Saturday night in Goldsboro. One is in serious condition. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, around 10:30 p.m. officers responded to the area of 518 East Elm St. after police were notified by ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. Two men identified as William Davis, 38, and Trevante...
Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields
A Chapel Hill artist hopes a new mural of soul singer Lee Fields will cause people to learn more about the Wilson native. The 12-foot by 12-foot mural of Fields is Scott Nurkin’s 25th of a musical personality. It is located on the side of the Wilson Economic Development Council building at 108 Barnes St. in downtown Wilson. Nurkin, 49, […] The post Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC Health expert on how to prep children for a back-to-school sleep schedule
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The countdown for the new school year continues, which also means making sure your children are on the right routine and sleep schedule to start the year strong. “Sleep is vital for children as it is for all of us. Sleep is as important,”...
Police looking for Creedmoor PNC bank robbery suspect
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a bank robbery suspect.According to the Creedmoor Police Department, the robbery happened at the PNC Bank on Main Street just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday.Police said officers obtained felony warrants for Johnathan Lemount Florence. He was last seen wearing khaki-colored pants, a light blue t-shirt, and work boots.ALSO SEE: More than $5,500 worth in goods stolen from multiple stores in Goldsboro, 4 arrestedFlorence is believed to be driving a red 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck, vehicle registration VDT-3588.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Florence is urged to call the Creedmoor Police Department at (919) 528-1515 or Granville County Crime Stoppers at (919) 693-3100. A reward of up to $2,000 is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Callers do not have to provide their names or personal information.
‘Too many mistakes’ cost Raiders against undefeated Rolesville
APEX — A matinee match Saturday resulted in the Richmond boys’ soccer team’s third straight loss. In rare fashion, the Raiders were ousted 9-1 by Rolesville High School. Playing in the North Carolina Coaches Association’s Kickoff Classic at Middle Creek Park, Richmond couldn’t keep pace with the undefeated Rams (6-0).
Warriors bow 35-14 at Northern Nash
ROCKY MOUNT — A Hunt High varsity football team young in most spots showed promise but not enough to unseat host Northern Nash in Friday night’s season-opening clash at “Death Valley.” The Warriors of the 3-A Quad County Conference stayed with the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference Knights, who have played in the last two NCHSAA 3-A East Region championship games, […] The post Warriors bow 35-14 at Northern Nash first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cleveland avenges playoff loss to Hoggard, opens season with win over reigning state runner-up
Cleveland was eliminated from the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs last fall by Hoggard, which advanced to the state championship game where it lost to Weddington. But Friday marked the beginning of a new season, and this time it was Cleveland that came away victorious. The Rams...
UNC Football: Pregame festivities getting an upgrade for the 2024 season
UNC football fans enjoying a home game at Kenan Stadium have grown used to a familiar, if underwhelming, pregame experience. Tar Heel Town, centered on the Polk Place lawn between the South Building and Wilson Library, had games for kids, seating for catered picnics, and traditions like the Bell Tower Walk and the Marching Tar Heels playing on the steps of Wilson Library.
After years of waiting, Complete 540 property acquisition process moves forward for Wake County homeowner
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The first phase of Complete 540 is set to open soon, connecting Apex to Garner. While phase 2 of construction began only a few months ago, some homeowners said the project’s been impacting them for years. Interstate 540 won’t be complete without passing through...
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.
Liqudia sues FDA over tentative approval of its main drug
Liquidia, a Morrisville biotechnology company with scientific roots at UNC-Chapel Hill, sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week, saying the federal agency improperly delayed the approval of its lead drug. Why it matters: For years, Liquidia has worked toward getting full approval for its drug Yutrepia, an inhaled powder that treats patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. The FDA's delay could impact the company's ability to grow locally and hurt its stock price. Driving the news: Earlier this month, the FDA granted tentative approval for Liquidia's drug rather than full approval, citing existing three-year exclusivity rights for rival United...
SAU Receives $10K Donation From Wayne County Group HBCU Alliance at St. James AME Zion Church
The Wayne County HBCU Alliance in Goldsboro is the latest organization to offer a generous gift to Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), continuing the outpouring of love and support the 157-year-old university has received from the community. In a St. James Church AME Zion Church service on Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Wayne County HBCU Alliance presented a $10,100 check to SAU Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess.
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