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Weyerhaeuser halts New Bern sawmill operations
Weyerhaeuser is halting operations indefinitely at its New Bern sawmill in North Carolina. The North Carolina Commerce department received a WARN notice on July 18 stating that "there will be a total closure of the New Bern Lumber Mill facility located at 1482 Weyerhaeuser Road in Vanceboro, North Carolina by September 16, 2024. This closure is expected to be an indefinite curtailment which will exceed 30 days and will affect all employees at the New Bern Lumber Mill facility."
About 41,418 gallons of wastewater flow through storm drain to New Bern creek
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of New Bern had what is believed to be 41,418 gallons of wastewater discharge into Renny’s Creek through a storm drain on July 21. The overflow of wastewater is due to influent pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant becoming disabled, leading the water to rush out of a […]
Winterville police seek help to find 17-year-old runaway: Samria Whitley
WINTERVILLE, Pitt County NC — Have you seen Samria Whitley?. The Winterville Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a 17-year-old runaway. Officials tell us Samria was last seen in the area of Braselton Drive on Friday, July 12. Samria is described as a black female with...
Grimesland man charged with statutory rape; victim's mother charged as accessory
A Grimesland man has been charged with sex crimes alleged by a child in his care and the victim's mother was also charged for failing to report the abuse at the pair's home. The Pitt County Sheriff's Office said in May their agency received multiple notices from Child Protective Services regarding alleged abuse. The investigation determined a juvenile child disclosed incidents of sexual abuse by Matthew Steven Mills, 34, of 7396 Pitt St., Grimesland. ...
"Try to stay positive." The lives of our homeless neighbors in downtown Wilmington
This reporting project was made possible by a grant from the Fourth Estate Fund. Nearly 1 million people experienced homelessness for the first time in 2023, according to the National Association to End Homelessness. Still more experienced it for a second, third, or fourth time. With a rising cost of living and high rents, more and more Americans are teetering on the edge. Here are the stories of some of those who've fallen through the cracks — and are trying to claw their way back up: Chelsea Alicia Sterling, Victor Quillen, Theresa Shively, Leroy Lyons, and Cindy (who asked that we only use her first name).
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
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. ...
Restaurants slated for Ramsey Street development could include Whataburger, Panda Express
A Florida-based real estate company announced plans last year to build a $40 million, 44-acre shopping center on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. Located across from Lowe's and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Rob Tanner, owner of developer Impeccable Development told The Fayetteville Observer in October that a big-box retailer is slated to take the 147,583-square-foot anchor store at the new shopping center.
Popular in Florida, this luxury housing trend could soon come to Brunswick County
A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the nation could soon come to Brunswick County. In July, the Brunswick County Planning Board considered and approved a text amendment to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a document that guides development in the county. The amendment makes way for the construction of casitas, or small house-like structures, to be built on recreational vehicle (RV) lots in outdoor RV resorts in the county.
Developer withdraws petition for apartment complex in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A developer’s plan to create a new multi-family development at 6634 Carolina Beach Road was discussed during Monday’s New Hanover County Commissioners meeting. The 6-building, 64-unit complex would have been built on 4.65 acres of land, next to Lord’s Creek neighborhood. Some...
School district hires 17 new teachers
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. The Wilson County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes during its July meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE HIRINGS • Cindy Dunn, school to […] The post School district hires 17 new teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kwon's sweet new food truck: Get the scoop on the menu and grand opening in Fayetteville
Kwon’s Kitchen Korean Fusion has been a mainstay of the Fayetteville food scene since the truck gained traction with locals in 2021. Now, owner Vanessa McKoy — better known as "Chef Kwon" — is launching a second food truck exclusively offering her best-selling sweets. Kwons Treats food...
Henrico native featured on ’16 And Pregnant’ dies at 27
A Henrico native who appeared on the MTV Show 16 and Pregnant in 2014 has died, multiple entertainment websites reported Monday. Autumn Oxley Crittendon died July 20 at her home in Henrico at the age of 27, following reports of a medical emergency for which Henrico Fire and EMS officials had been called. Crittendon was found unresponsive, and officials were not able to revive her.
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 […]
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
Anti-Terrorism Training Conducted at U.S. Army Base Targeted Pro-Life Groups
An anti-terrorism training conducted at a U.S. army base identified several prominent pro-life groups as terrorist organizations. The presentation given at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, formerly Fort Bragg, labeled Naming Operation Rescue and National Right to Life domestic-terrorism organizations, citing their tactics, which include demonstrations and protest and sidewalk and crisis-center counseling, as typical of right-wing terror groups. The groups’ opposition to Roe v. Wade is another key indicator of terrorist activity, according to the training.
Red wolves the topic of Manns Harbor community meeting
Constructive Conflict, a neutral third party, mediated a community meeting in Manns Harbor on Wednesday, July 10 to discuss the conflict revolving red wolves in the Albemarle Peninsula. This was one of four community meetings throughout the five counties – Washington, Beaufort, Tyrrell, Hyde and Dare – that are the only wild home to a […] The post Red wolves the topic of Manns Harbor community meeting appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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