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Buxton Civic Association forms to tackle pollution at old naval base
The Buxton Civic Association has formed to put more pressure on the federal government and to seek answers about an old naval base which has been the source of serious pollution concerns since a stretch of the Buxton beach access closed last fall. Pipes, rebar and large chunks of a concrete structure are exposed by erosion along the beach.
Marlins drop back-to-back contests versus Sharks
MOREHEAD CITY — When the Marlins look back on this summer, they’ll reflect on their series versus the Wilmington Sharks. Morehead City lost 10 of the 13 matchups versus its longtime rival in an extremely competitive series.
Man arrested in connection with KDH mini-golf breaking and entering
The Kill Devil Hills Police Department (KDHPD) responded to a burglar alarm at Lost Treasure Golf early Saturday morning. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/man-arrested-in-connection-with-kdh-mini-golf-breaking-and-entering/
High Rip Current Risk south of Cape Hatteras, moderate risk from Pea Island to Buxton
A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk at all ocean beaches south of Oregon Inlet including Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon and Buxton. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take flotation!. LOW...
Williamston library hosts Medicaid Expansion enrollment
WILLIAMSTON, Martin County —Don't miss the chance to get free expert assistance with enrolling in the Medicaid Expansion program. The Martin Memorial Library in Williamston will be hosting a Medicaid Expansion enrollment event on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you're newly eligible for...
New Bern invites public input on land use
NEW BERN, Craven County — You can swing by Development Services at 303 First Street in New Bern on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, between 2-5 p.m. to share your thoughts, questions, or concerns about land use within city limits. Your input is valuable as city officials review and revise...
Martin Co. citizens summoned to jury duty
The following citizens of Martin County have been summoned for jury duty beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. For further information, call the jury clerk at 252-809-5100. Those called to serve include: A Allen, James Vance ...
Over 41,000 gallons of sewage spills in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - There’s been another big sewage spill in one Eastern Carolina city. New Bern says some 41,418 gallons of sewage escaped Sunday from a manhole on Trappers Trail. The city says the mess got into a storm drain that flows into Renny’s Creek, a tributary...
Aug. 5 hearing for Tanner Thrasher, charged in April murder of Timothy Bakersmith
Tanner Thrasher, the Manns Harbor man charged with murder in the April 29, 2024 stabbing death of Timothy Bakersmith, faces an administrative hearing on Aug. 5 in Dare County Superior Court before Judge Jerry Tillett. The victim, Bakersmith, 43, resided in Manns Harbor. The case was continued till next month...
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) – An advisory against swimming was posted at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for...
Teen ‘seriously hurt,’ woman injured after shooting in Clayton neighborhood, police say
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A fourteen-year-old is “seriously hurt” and a woman is injured after a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning in Clayton. Around 3 a.m., officers with the Clayton Police Department said they were dispatched to a person suffering from a gunshot wound near Pond Street and Durham Street. A short time later, officers responded to an additional call of a gunshot victim near Joyner Street, they said.
$1B titanium plant, 450 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid
A titanium manufacturer plans to invest more than $850 million in a reclamation facility in Fayetteville — a project that would bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Cumberland County over the next several years, state commerce officials said Tuesday. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee approved...
Pasquotank elections board to petition state for one early voting site
Pasquotank residents planning to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election may be casting their ballots at just one location, instead of choosing between the two sites announced last month. The Pasquotank Board of Elections voted unanimously Monday to petition the state Board of Elections to allow election officials to conduct early voting at one location, the K.E. White Graduate Center. The vote comes about a month after the State Board of Elections ruled that the local board must provide two locations for early...
Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled
While he has been the varsity football head coach at Fike High since being announced as such in March, Rocky Lewis picked up some extra duties earlier this month when the Wilson County Board of Education confirmed his hiring as the ninth athletic director in Fike’s 67 years of existence. Lewis, who had been the head football coach at South […] The post Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tarboro police officer demoted, docked 10 days pay for social media post about Trump
A Tarboro police officer will not be dismissed from duty but was disciplined for remarks via his social media link about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, who was campaigning in Pennsylvania. Brandon Richardson, who has been on the town’s force for nearly 24 years, was suspended for 10 days without pay and demoted to the rank of corporal, Town Manager Troy Lewis said via email late Friday afternoon. ...
21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training
TARBORO — Twenty-one Edgecombe County employees recently strengthened their workplace skills by completing the Edgecombe Works! Office Skills Academy held at Edgecombe Community College. The program is a partnership between the college and Edgecombe County government. The college provides the instructor and training, and the county funds tuition and fees for participants. The program has a dual purpose, according to […] The post 21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Beaufort County under System Pressure Advisory
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Certain water consumers of Beaufort County Northside on Corsica Road are currently experiencing outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system. This is due to emergency water line repairs and will be under this advisory until 9 p.m. on Monday. The outage will affect all Beaufort County Water customers […]
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