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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...
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...
WITN, UNC students, & AMC Theaters providing Olympic watch parties for several events
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The action and inspiration of the 2024 Paris Olympics is just around the corner and there’s no better way to watch the drama than on a big movie screen or from the comfort of your own home. WITN and AMC Theaters in Greenville will be...
Scott Penhollow running a marathon (submitted)
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Washington resident Scott Penhollow is starting a run club in Washington to help train for a Wilmington half-marathon in November. With different half-marathons, 5K’s, and 10K’s all over the eastern side of the state, he figured this would be a great opportunity to bring like-minded people together for the same goal.
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...
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...
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...
2 people in custody after a multi-county chase exceeding 100 mph
A multi-county car chase ended in two people in custody Friday night.It started just before 10 p.m. in Sampson County.Deputies tried to stop a White Nissan Maxima traveling south on Highway 701. The driver then went westbound on I-40 toward Johnston County.The chase continued into Harnett County. The driver then took exit 71 and headed back toward Sampson County.Authorities said speeds exceeded 100 mph during the chase.Deputies set up a stop stick before NC Highway 242 before Spivey's Corner. Before 10:30 p.m., the driver hit the stop stick, causing their tires to deflate.The female driver is in custody, along with the male passenger. Their identities have not been released yet.The chase lasted around 30 minutes.
2 injured after pickup truck hits 2 mobile homes in Harnett County
Two people were injured overnight after a pickup truck crashed into two mobile homes in Harnett County.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Lillington Flatwoods Fire Department was called to the 2200 block of Titan Roberts Road in Erwin.Upon arrival, units found a pickup truck had traveled off the road and hit two mobile homes.According to investigators, the pickup was traveling west on Titan Roberts Rd and failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle crossed over Ross Road before traveling off the roadway. It hit the first mobile home and then hit the second one about 300 feet away.Authorities said the driver of the pickup was speeding.As a result of the crashes, one mobile home -- which was vacant -- had the end ripped off, exposing the inside.The second mobile home was knocked off the foundation. The two residents were inside at the time of the crash.Both were displaced and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to Cape Fear Valley Hospital for treatment.The driver was charged with failing to stop for a stop sign, speeding and careless and reckless driving.
North Carolina Democrats sue to reverse decision that put RFK Jr. on ballot
The North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged the state election board's recent decision to recognize a new political party that will put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state's presidential ballots.The complaint filed Thursday seeks to reverse the board's action that made "We The People" an official party in the presidential battleground state. Board staff last week said that supporters of We The People turned in enough valid signatures from registered and qualified voters to exceed the petition threshold in state law.In the complaint filed in Wake County Superior Court, lawyers representing the Democratic Party alleged that Kennedy's campaign evaded...
D.G. Martin: New book spotlights legacy of playwright Paul Green
Many North Carolinians know who Paul Green is or was, but most can’t tell you much about him. He was certainly North Carolina’s greatest modern playwright as many of us learned when our teachers told us about the outdoor drama, “The Lost Colony,” the story of attempted colonization of North Carolina by the British, including, of course, the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the “new world.” ...
North Carolina to Enjoy Dry Spell: First Since July 4th
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents can look forward to noticeably drier conditions today, with clearing skies throughout the day. This marks the first time since July 4th that measurable rainfall is not expected anywhere in central North Carolina. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, Saturday...
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