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A gas station chain could open its 11th location in New Hanover County
Another location of a chain convenience store and gas station could be headed to Wilmington. Plans were recently submitted for a Circle K, which would mark its 11th location in New Hanover County. While site plans for the proposed Circle K were previously rejected by the Wilmington City Council in February, the...
VOTE NOW: Wilmington bed and breakfast competing for back-to-back titles as nation's best
A well-known Wilmington bed and breakfast is currently in the running for a USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Award. C. W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast, located at 412 S. Third St., is currently featured among a list of the best 20 bed and breakfasts nationwide. ...
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...
Target date set for new deli on Main Street
The Main Stop Deli and Eatery will aim to be the next one stop shop for good food and groceries when it opens in a few weeks. The Main Stop will be Washington’s third delicatessen behind Big Belly Deli and Daddy Dave’s Deli. It is owned and operated by the Darars who own and operate […] The post Target date set for new deli on Main Street appeared first on Washington Daily News.
ECU's Brody School of Medicine named top-tier medical school
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine has been recognized as a tier-one medical school in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school is one of only fifteen nationwide to receive this distinction for primary care practice and is the only medical school...
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. ...
Over neighbors' objections, special use permit issued for major automotive repair business
The Greenville Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special use permit for a major automotive repair facility to operate on West Fifth Street over the objections of two property owners. The facility will operate at 1721 W. Fifth St., the location of a former car wash, located next to the Citgo Gas Station at the corner of West Fifth Street and Memorial Drive. Lead Planner Bryan Jones said Mohamed Mohamed...
Farmville church raises funds for co-pastor's liver transplant; daughter to serve as living donor (copy)
FARMVILLE — In the spirit of giving and helping a neighbor in need, members of Salvation and Praise Full Gospel Church Ministries in Farmville hosted a liver transplant benefit service on July 21. More than 100 people attended the event. The benefit was organized to assist Suzanne Sheppard, co-pastor at Victory & Dominion World Outreach Center in Snow Hill. Sheppard has been struggling with health issues since she was diagnosed with liver disease in 2011. Her health has slowly deteriorated during the past 13 years. ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Tarboro couple brings dormant farm back to life with help of Tractor Supply grant
On fallow fields near the Battleboro community, a dream built on teas and bees is slowly taking shape, given a hand up by a national retailer with a local presence. Ted and Tara Williamson of Tarboro recently received a $1,000 grant from Tractor Supply Co. through its partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans embark on careers in agriculture. It was part of an overall $100,000 donation by the company to the FVC Fund. ...
Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes
Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes in its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport. Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes it is adding to its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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...
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