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From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Carolina School Boards Association launches statewide campaign to support public education
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina School Boards Association recently launched a statewide ad campaign to build support for public schools, the organization said in a news release. The campaign, titled “Public Education Does the Public Good,” uses social media and billboard ads to spread NCSBA’s message that “healthy, well-funded public schools are good […]
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
Large ship sighted off Myrtle Beach coast on Sunday laying subsea infrastructure
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of cable the ship is capable of laying. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the […]
Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Williston Senior High School Alumni bringing back Wilmingtonian Ball
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 1970 class of Williston Senior High School is bringing back the Wilmingtonian Ball and calling everyone to come out and celebrate. After five years, the Wilmingtonian Ball is back. The ball will be held on January 4, 2025, at the Wilmington Convention Center. Tickets are now on sale for $75.
Movie Preview: Kids brace for a “Monster Summer,” then Mel Gibson shows up
This low-budget kid-friendly thriller features Mel as a “retired” detective named “Old Man” something or other, summoned by tweens and teens who think something monstrous is going on this season in Martha’s Vineyard. Lorraine Bracco and Kevin James (?) also star. Think they really filmed...
Family displaced after house fire on Oleander Drive
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One family is without their home after an early morning fire Saturday in Wilmington. Wilmington Fire Department says the fire started around 4:30 a.m.. All of the family members and their pets were able to get out of the home safely. Investigators believe the fire was caused by electrical issues.
Passengers safe after plane crash in Carteret Co.; Emergency officials responding
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Emergency officials are responding after a plane carrying two passengers crashed in Carteret County on Sunday. According to Carteret County Public Information Officer Nick Wilson, it happened around 7:30 pm near Merrell Farm Road off Highway 101 in Beaufort. He says the Carteret County Emergency...
Sunday service still held after fire destroys Springhill Presbyterian: 'We are the church'
The Springhill Presbyterian Church congregation joined together for Sunday service in a building near where their church stood for decades before lightning sparked a devastating fire on Thursday night.The building was a total loss following the fire, but it didn't stop churchgoers from coming together."We know we are the church. This community is the church, and it's community support and everybody surrounding us right now with their love that keeps us going," Lynn Barnes told ABC11. "We love this church, even though it's just a building. We have lots of memories here. We were married here. We were baptized...
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