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Swimming advisory lifted for most sound-side sites on NC coast two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby
Two weeks after Debby hit North Carolina as a tropical storm, a precautionary swimming advisory that was put in place on Aug. 7 has been lifted for several sites. It is still in place, however, for eight areas, including two in popular Wrightsville Beach.
Investigation finds no evidence Musk super PAC broke voter registration laws
Elon Musk’s America PAC, which is supporting former President Donald Trump’s reelection efforts, is calling on election officials to drop its investigation into alleged violations of state campaign finance law. State officials in North Carolina and Michigan launched investigations into Musk’s PAC after reports came in that its website was misleading to voters. The website […]
Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
Fire damages 2-story home near Zebulon
Firefighters on Saturday responded to a house fire in northern Wake County. Before 8:45 a.m., firefighters responded to a two-story home on Ferrell Meadows Drive, north of the Zebulon Airport. There was fire and smoke damage on one side of the house. WRAL News is working to learn what caused...
Coaching mentor returns to sidelines
It’s been said that a good coach can serve as a mentor, guiding athletes through challenges and triumphs and instilling values that transcend the realm of sports. You can count Northampton County’s John Brown into that category – twice. After leaving the bench and hanging up his whistle and clipboard following 18 years of service at Lasker’s Northeast Academy, Brown returned just a few years ago – first as a...
Dogs invited to swim at Pooch Plunge at Robert Strange Park pool
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced the dates for this year’s pooch plunge at the Robert Strange Park pool at 410 S 10th St. Sept. 4 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 5 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 6 (3:30 to 7:30p.m.) Sept. 7 (noon to...
Back to school guide: Students in Raleigh, Durham and Cumberland Counties return to the classroom
Students who go to schools on a traditional calendar in Wake, Durham and Cumberland counties are getting ready to begin another year.Wake County Public School SystemBus riders should have received an email on August 16 with detailed information about stops and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. Starting this school year, parents of students can get up-to-the-minute notifications via text and/or email when their child's bus is delayed. Click here for updated bus routes.To enhance student safety, WCPSS will begin using the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). Students, teachers, and administrators will be trained to recognize the signs of at-risk...
Virginia Oncology of EC cuts ribbon at new location near new hospital
Virginia Oncology Associates’ staff celebrated the opening of what the cancer treatment center's oncologist described as its “new and improved” location with a ribbon cutting Thursday evening. The cancer treatment center is now open at 905 Thunder Road, Suite 250, on the second floor of the medical office building at the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It formerly was located on North Road Street near the current Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. ...
Free food, music and voter registration to be offered at NAACP Block Party Aug. 24
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Free food, music and the opportunity to register to vote will be offered at the New Hanover County Branch NAACP’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 714 Emory Street in Wilmington.
Durham Is Looking For Artists!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit portfolios as an entry to join the City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry. This registry will serve as a resource for the program’s selection of artists and artist teams to create City cultural and public art projects. Access to a predetermined network of qualified artists saves artists and staff members valuable time by making the process for responding to the numerous calls issued by the City more efficient. It also strengthens and streamlines the program by maintaining a database of artists in the community with particular skill sets.
UNC's 'Experimental Suites' Might Be the Most Embarrassing Idea of the Year
If I was looking to buy North Carolina season tickets and someone pitched me on one of these "experimental suites", I think I'd cuss them out. What is the idea here, exactly? So you're buying a "suite" of wooden bar chairs far less comfortable than the permanent seats right next to them — credit to UNC for having padded seats, that's a win — in a bad location where nobody was buying tickets, but you get a little bit of shade from a glorified beach tent? At least they also look terrible and embarrassing.
Railroad crossing closures start Monday
Work will begin Monday to resurface 14 railroad crossings in Wilson County, according to CSX. The city of Wilson said on its city website that CSX will have a surfacing team and a tie team conducting the work. The crossings in the Wilson area that are part of the improvements include the following: • Wilco Boulevard, surfacing team closing around […] The post Railroad crossing closures start Monday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Make safety a priority with school buses back on the road
With Wilson County Schools buses back on the road starting Monday, officials remind drivers to be cautious when it comes to school bus safety. The Wilson Police Department will be out in full force actively monitoring school zones, especially during drop-off and pickup times, according to Sgt. Eric McInerny, public information officer with the Wilson Police Department. Extra patrol officers […] The post Make safety a priority with school buses back on the road first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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