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UNC Health Johnston plans to appeal decision to block expansion of Clayton campus
State regulators have blocked plans to expand by UNC Health in Johnston County.Earlier this year, UNC Health Johnston submitted applications to the North Carolina Department of Health for more than $100 million worth of expansions at its hospitals in Clayton and Smithfield.The health system proposed adding 12 acute care beds to the Clayton hospital on NC Highway 42 and the Smithfield Hospital on Brightleaf Boulevard.The NCDHHS approved the plans for the Smithfield hospital but denied the plan for Clayton.Following the denial UNC Health Johnston said it "plans to appeal the decision" because it "believes the expansion of its Clayton campus is needed to keep up with the growing demand in the region."UNC Health Johnston said it's working to address questions raised in the denial.
32nd Annual Umoja Festival and Health Fair Set for August 24 in Fayetteville
Mark your calendars for the vibrant 32nd Annual Umoja Festival and Health Fair taking place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the picturesque Seabrook Park/Smith Recreation Center, located at 1520 Slater Ave., Fayetteville. This highly anticipated event promises a day enriched with themes of...
Cumberland County Library Holding Friends of the Library Book Sale This Weekend
The Cumberland County Public Library is hosting its much-anticipated Public Book Sale from August 16 to 18 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This quarterly event, organized by the Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library, kicks off today at the Headquarters Library, and you won’t want to miss it!. Presenting...
Wilsonian a delegate at Democratic National Convention
Chris Hardee of Wilson is representing all 100 counties as a state delegate at next week’s Democratic National Convention when Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to become the party’s nominee for president. It will be his seventh time as a delegate. Hardee is headed to Chicago to take part in this year’s event. He said he’s excited because he […] The post Wilsonian a delegate at Democratic National Convention first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cumberland County man charged with disposing of missing man's body in 2022
A Cumberland County man was arrested Friday morning on allegations he concealed the death of a missing man whose body was found by a jogger in 2022. Albert Seaberry Jr., 54, is charged with concealing the death of Robert Fortner, 46, of Stedman, who was reported missing Jan. 18, 2022. The charging document...
Rocky Mount City Manager on administrative leave starting Friday
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina city abruptly announced Thursday that its city manager will be taking administrative leave. Keith Rogers Jr. has been serving as Rocky Mount City Manager since March 2023. His leave is effective Friday. Peter Varney will be sworn in as Interim City Manager...
Healthcare Foundation: Time is right to sell 20% ownership in hospital
Before making the decision to sell its 20% stake in Wilson Medical Center to Duke Lifepoint, the Healthcare Foundation of Wilson looked at the landscape of health in the community, said Executive Director Paula Benson. She said the timing was right. Monday’s move by the foundation to exercise its contractual option to sell to comes after several rocky years at […] The post Healthcare Foundation: Time is right to sell 20% ownership in hospital first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
VIDEO: Another oceanfront house in Rodanthe claimed by the ocean
Another oceanfront home has fallen into the Atlantic Ocean along Rodanthe, as waves from distant Hurricane Ernesto continue to build. Chicamacomico Fire and Rescue posted video of the house located at 23214 East Corbina Drive floating into the breakers Friday evening. Dare County property records show the 1,428 square foot...
Backroads Smokehouse BBQ opens second location
Trenton, NC – Backroads Smokehouse BBQ, a family-owned eatery known for its Texas and St. Louis-style barbecue, has expanded its reach with a new location in Trenton. The restaurant, which opened its doors at 4052 Pleasant Hill Road in Pink Hill in May, offers a menu featuring smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, oxtails, dino ribs, chicken, and sausage.
Councilman announces plans for new amenities in the Town of Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, Onslow County — New amenities are planned for the Town of Holly Ridge. Holly Ridge Councilman, Joshua Patti announced in a social media post a decision was made to move forward with designing a new municipal park. This decision was made Tuesday, August 13 during a town...
Cape Fear's newly hired basketball coach 'ready to be in the conversation' ahead of new season
Cape Fear basketball has a new man in charge ahead of the 2024–25 high school year. Former Colts basketball player and JV head coach Rico Mitchell has been named the new varsity head coach after the departure of Alphonza Kee over the summer. ...
NC State basketball coach, Wilmington businessman opens 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,...
Delta adding extra daily flight at Fayetteville Regional Airport
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville Regional Airport is getting an additional daily flight this fall. Starting on Nov. 11, Delta Air Lines is adding a fourth daily service between FAY and Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to a release from the city, the extra flight “will better serve travelers and shorten layover times when flying through Atlanta”.
COAST to hold auditions for ‘The NeverEnding Story’ August 20-21 – OBX Today
College of The Albemarle Student Theatre (COAST) will hold auditions for the upcoming performance of “The NeverEnding Story” on August 20-21, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at College of The Albemarle (COA) – Elizabeth City in the Performing Arts Center. Auditions are open to COA students, employees and the public.
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