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Travel YouTuber calls Wilmington “one of the most underrated cities”
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Here we go again, or should I say “Here we grow again!”. Once again, Wilmington and this part of southeastern North Carolina have been labeled a top “move to” destination. moveBudda, a relocation tech company, has released its midyear update to 2024 moving...
Back to School Beach Cleanup set for Aug. 24 at Kure Beach
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher and the Town of Kure Beach are hosting their Back to School Beach Cleanup from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event will be at Ocean Front Park, and students are encouraged to wear school colors and/or mascots.
Former restaurant manager wanted for embezzlement
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - The former manager of an Eastern Carolina barbecue restaurant is wanted for not making bank deposits. Kinston police are looking for Haley Walton, of Jacksonville. Police say the 32-year-old woman was the manager of Smithfield Chicken & BBQ on U.S. 70 back in April when the...
Badcock Furniture to Close All Stores
A century-plus old furniture retailer is under Chapter 11 and will be closing all its stores across the country, including Whiteville. Badcock Furniture and More, located on South Madison Street, is among the hundreds of Badcock and Conn’s stores across eight states affected by the pending closure. The company’s official social media pages and website simply say that Badcock is going out of business, and all inventory is for sale at up to 50 percent off.
Islands Fresh Mex Grill announces August 1st grand opening of new location
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Islands Fresh Mex Grill has announced the grand opening of its sixth location at 4401 Oleander Drive Ste E, Wilmington, NC. The new location will start serving guests on August 1st. Guests who visit Islands on Oleander Drive Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am-1pm to...
Cameron Art Museum FAM Fest to feature food, music, and free museum admission
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cameron Art Museum is holding its annual FAM Fest on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission will be free for the museum and events, with food, art, music and more provided. “CAM is proud to welcome the Well-Fed Ed Food Truck plus host...
Mayor discusses need for better communication after fire lane incident
KINSTON, Lenoir County — After an investigation, the Kinston Police Department said an officer used appropriate force in a viral video. It shows an officer arresting a 66-year-old woman at the Herritage Street Piggly Wiggly. KPD says the officer followed the use of force policy after the woman resisted...
Massive spill has 1.7 million gallons of sewage ending up in Tar River
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) - People are being told to stay away from an area of Rocky Mount after a massive sewage spill. The overflow started around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and continued until 1:00 p.m. Sunday. The city says the area got more than four inches of rain starting Tuesday, causing the sewer system to become overloaded.
‘I Am Not Resisting!’: North Carolina Cop Yanks 66-Year-Old Black Woman Out of Her Car and Pins Her on Wet Concrete Over a Parking Violation, Video Shows
Marilyn Jean Fields, a 66-year-old Black woman from North Carolina renowned in her community for her volunteer work, admits she violated the law when she […] ‘I Am Not Resisting!’: North Carolina Cop Yanks 66-Year-Old Black Woman Out of Her Car and Pins Her on Wet Concrete Over a Parking Violation, Video Shows
Arrests made in cockfighting ring
A number of people were arrested in a cockfighting ring bust, but only one had a local connection. Sharon Kay Miller, 68, of Wake Forest, was arrested on July 27 for cockfighting and gambling and placed under a $25,000 bond. Miller made bond and was released July 28. Others arrested are: • July 28, Jose Garcia, 45, of Morehead City, […] The post Arrests made in cockfighting ring first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Watch Eric Church Nail “As Good as I Once Was” During the Toby Keith Tribute Concert
Monday night (July 29) saw some of the biggest names in country music gathering at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for Toby Keith: American Icon. One-part benefit concert, and one-part tribute show, the event featured an A-list lineup of country stars performing some of Keith’s biggest hits to honor his legacy. Eric Church was among those who took the stage. He performed “As Good As I Once Was” during the event.
Trial delayed for woman accused in deadly shooting at North Myrtle Beach restaurant
The murder trial for a deadly shooting at a Nacho Hippo in North Myrtle Beach was delayed as it was set to start Monday, July 29. Defense attorneys for Lafredia Todd, private attorney Stuart Axelrod and public defender James Galmore, moved to have the trial continued, which was granted by the judge.
New housing development projects approved for Currituck County
Currituck commissioners moved through a full agenda at their July 15 regular meeting, holding four public hearings and approving three resolutions. Ashbrook Estates, LLC, a 52-lot residential conservation subdivision on the west side of Maple Road was approved by the board for a preliminary plat/special use permit after some clarification on the phasing of the […] The post New housing development projects approved for Currituck County appeared first on The Coastland Times.
History becomes housing in Clayton
CLAYTON — A development company has brought a historic textile factory back to life as an apartment building known as the Spinning Mill Lofts. Thomas Taft Jr., principal at Taft Development Group, said it took some time to see the full potential of the 120-year-old building that was home to the Clayton Spinning Co. for nearly eight decades. “We were […] The post History becomes housing in Clayton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Maryland teen dies along the beach in Corolla
A teenager from Maryland died along the beach in Corolla on Saturday, July 27, 2024. A missing swimmer call came to Corolla Fire and Rescue at 12:49 p.m. Currituck Fire and Rescue asked for the U.S. Coast Guard from Base Elizabeth City to search the area. The base responded with a MH60 Jayhawk helicopter. The […] The post Maryland teen dies along the beach in Corolla appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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