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WCC’s Practical Nursing class pinned at ceremony
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College’s Practical Nursing class of 2024 was honored at a pinning ceremony, marking their transition from students to nurses as they successfully completed their program. The pins the graduates received were designed by some of the first graduates of WCC’s Practical Nursing program. Students...
Rain ends Tobs’ hopes for a playoff spot
WILMINGTON — In the end, the Wilson Tobs faced a foe they simply could not conquer — the weather. Needing to beat the Wilmington Sharks on their Buck Hardee Field on Friday night in order to have a shot at taking the final Petitt Cup playoff spot from the Coastal Plain League’s East Division, the Tobs arrived in the Port […] The post Rain ends Tobs’ hopes for a playoff spot first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Texas Roadhouse set to open in EC on Sept. 9
The long-awaited opening of Elizabeth City's first steakhouse restaurant in years is now only weeks away. The Texas Roadhouse at 3720 Patrick Way is set to open Sept. 9, according to Kelsie Parker, the restaurant's managing partner. “For weeks, I’ve been telling our people we are going to open in September and now we’re really just a few weeks away from opening day," Parker said Friday. ...
FSU makes major move towards gaining Big Ten invite
Conference realignment won't see any teams break away from the ACC anytime soon, with the August 15 deadline to announce intentions of leaving likely to come and go without action, but FSU clearly has plans to join the Big Ten. James Clark, the Provost and Executive Vice President of Florida...
'It's time to pour into my family': George Stackhouse retires after 22 years with Westover
Changes are being made in Westover’s athletic department as one of Cumberland County's longest-tenured coaches is retiring. Boys basketball coach George Stackhouse is retiring this season after 22 years at Westover and 33 years overall as a coach, a run that’s included multiple conference titles and a state championship in 2020 behind UNC signee D’Marco Dunn. ...
Wilmington furniture store to close amid company-wide shutdown
The companywide closure of a furniture store will result in the closure of its one Wilmington location. Badcock Home Furniture & More, located at 6737 Market Street, will be closing. Stores across all eight states where the company currently operates will also be closing, according to a comment posted by the Badcock Home Furniture & More Facebook page. ...
Some Fayetteville First-Time Homebuying Gets a Boost with City’s Homebuying HERO Program
A thrilling new program is coming to Fayetteville that will help ease the strain of homebuying. First-time buyers can now enroll in the Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO). How HERO Helps Homebuyers. According to a news release from the City of Fayetteville’s official website, the Homebuying HERO Program...
Former FedEx Driver Charged in Tragic Dog Theft Case
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A FedEx driver in North Carolina faces serious charges after allegedly stealing...
Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district
I don’t drink, not anymore, but I don’t mind if others do. To me, “Do as I say, not as I did” would be just as hypocritical as its present-tense cousin. So no, I don’t mind that the Smithfield Town Council last week approved a downtown social district. The state still has to say yes, but if does, people will […] The post Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Building in Douglas Block to have future regional restaurateur
The City Council recently voted to sign off on an intent to enter into a lease agreement for an eastern North Carolina restaurateur to become a future tenant at a vacant city-owned property in the 200 block of East Thomas Street in the Douglas Block. However, the action did not occur without an extensive discussion by some council members about subjects regarding downtown revitalization and leases of city-owned buildings. The...
State commission once again delays implementation of new PFAS water standards
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The NC Environmental Management Commission has once again declined to start the rulemaking process to keep “forever chemicals” like GenX out of groundwater and surface waters. In April the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted new federal drinking water standards for the first...
Timber Waters Brewing Company to open Aug. 30 in Historic Downtown Littleton
The anticipation for the official opening of Timber Waters Brewing Company has been palpable since the construction of the downtown Littleton site began last summer. Now, the answer is clear: The beer taps will start pouring for the public on Aug. 30. “The grand opening with ribbon cutting is planned...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Cross Creek Mall, downtown and more from Fayetteville's past
The Fayetteville Observer has plenty of photos in its archives for anyone interested in how the Cumberland County area has grown and changed over time. Here are 20 of our most popular staff archive photo galleries from the past few years, with photos ranging from the 1800s to the 2010s. Hay Street's seedy...
Johnston Man Receives Sentence For Planning To Attack Energy Grid
Federal prison sentences have been handed out to three individuals who conspired to attack the United States’ energy grid. Among them is a 25-year-old man from Johnston. Liam Collins received a ten-year sentence for the weapons charges associated with the scheme. Paul James Kryscuk of Idaho and Justin Wade...
ECU football: Some familiarity, some key position battles as Pirates set to open camp
East Carolina will head into summer camp with a battle at the most important position for the second time in as many offseasons. The Pirates are searching for a starting quarterback. Coach Mike Houston spoke on Tuesday at the American Athletic Conference media day event in Arlington, Texas, about the importance of bringing in two transfer quarterbacks this offseason to shore up the play at the position. The decision to...
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