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Donald Trump campaigns in North Carolina, first visit since assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump will make his first appearance in North Carolina on Wednesday since surviving an assassination attempt.Trump's visit also comes a week after the Republican National Conference (RNC) where he was officially named the Republican nominee and delivered the longest acceptance speech in history on the final night. On day one of the conference Trump announced that Ohio Senator JD Vance was his vice president running mate. The two held their first joint rally in Michigan on Saturday, July 20.The rally in Charlotte is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. inside the Bojangles Coliseum. Doors will open at...
Clayton Fire Department Names New Fire Marshal
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the hiring of Michael Tatum as the new Fire Marshal. Following a thorough and comprehensive selection process, Tatum emerged as the top candidate, bringing over 14 years of extensive experience in fire code enforcement, planning, emergency management, and investigations. Tatum’s career...
Area towns receive help with water projects
Several area towns will receive drinking water and wastewater funding after projects were approved in Tuesday’s State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting in Raleigh. The announcement of $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants was made by Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday. All together, 79 projects in 30 counties, including 51 construction projects were approved. North […] The post Area towns receive help with water projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Family members frustrated by years-long lack of care at Harnett Co. cemetery
Harnett cemetery under fire from families wanting cleanliness. Persistent cemetery issues are pushing families further into frustration. It's a recurring problem at Harnett Devotional Gardens just outside Dunn. In 2021, WRAL's Gilbert Baez spoke with family members who had to bring their own tools to clean up around graves of...
‘Died on the Clock’: Family Challenges USPS Response to Death of Postal Service Employee Who Died from Possible Heat Stroke While Working In Back of Hot Truck
The family of a North Carolina postal service worker who died after working under intense heat is taking the United States Postal Service to task […] ‘Died on the Clock’: Family Challenges USPS Response to Death of Postal Service Employee Who Died from Possible Heat Stroke While Working In Back of Hot Truck
Fayetteville State nursing program awarded $1.5M federal grant for SANE training
Fayetteville State University says it's reached another milestone with its program training nurses to treat sexual assault survivors. The Biden administration just awarded $1.5 million to the university to expand the program."This is a huge win for us and for the SANE community as well as survivors of sexual violence," said Dr. Sherry Leviner, an associate professor of nursing at Fayetteville State University.FSU launched its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner--or SANE--training program in December 2022. It's a push the university said was meant to eliminate the shortage of nurses skilled in responding to sexual assault cases."Up until this pilot program that...
Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel
The city of Wilson plans to sell the historic Cherry Hotel to the same development company that is building a hotel at the new downtown baseball stadium. City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the development agreement with New South Ventures Wilson, LLC during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. The amended agreement includes an assignment of rights and obligation to […] The post Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clemson Football Opponent Preview: Wolfpack are True ACC Contenders - Game 3: Clemson vs. NC State
Clemson stays in Death Valley for the second game of its three-game homestand against the NC State Wolfpack on Sept. 21 at Memorial Stadium. After the Wolfpack took down the Tigers last year, Clemson (...)
Man stabbed, walks to Raleigh grocery store in search of help
A man was stabbed in Raleigh on Saturday morning. Raleigh police said a man was stabbed on Tudor Place and walked to Larry's Super Market on Milburnie Road seeking help. The man had multiple wounds and was taken to the hospital for his injuries. He is expected to survive. An...
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