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Fayetteville woman wins trip to Panama on LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Ashley Hodgson turned her love of LIVE with Kelly and Mark into a free trip to Panama!On the July 17th episode, Hodgson was selected as the contestant of Stump Mark, which is a game they regularly play on the show. In the game, the contestant gives two statements: one is true and the other is false. Mark then has to guess which one is true.Hodgson's two statements were:I've been to Walt Disney World more than 100 timesI'm getting my PhD with my momMark correctly guessed that Hodgson and her 72-year-old mother were getting their PhDs.So unfortunately, Hodgson didn't win that game, but she did win the next one: Sun-sational Travel Trivia.In that game, she correctly answered a trivia question about the previous day's show.For getting that question correctly, Hodgson won a trip for two to the Los Establos Boutique Resort in Panama. She'll be staying there 8 days and 7 nights in a premium suite with other paid for amenities. The entire trip is valued at $8,000.Congratulations, Ashley!
Foundation awards Johnston County grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation, has awarded $51,970 in grants to groups supporting the local community. The board of advisers granted: • $750 to Activate Selma for a pocket park. • $2,500 to the American Red Cross for disaster services. • $2,000 to the Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in […] The post Foundation awards Johnston County grants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Former Southport ETJ residents have chance to be heard
Now that the mile extending from Southport’s incorporated limits is under Brunswick County’s jurisdiction, there are questions. In June, the North Carolina General Assembly approved House Bill 911 that removed Southport’s extraterritorial planning jurisdiction, putting that land under Brunswick County’s control effective July 1. To help...
Investigation ongoing after missing woman found dead in Brunswick Co.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - An investigation continues after authorities found a missing woman dead near Bolivia, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Per the BCSO, authorities received a call Tuesday morning, July 16, in reference to a woman who may be missing in a wooded area near Colonial Landing in Bolivia.
Fire closes two restaurants in downtown Wilmington
Two restaurants in downtown Wilmington are closed after a fire broke out Tuesday inside the building. According to a post on the Wilmington Fire Department's Facebook page, crews were called to a downtown business on South Front Street around 11:15 a.m. "Upon arrival, crews found that the fire had been...
Perry’s Emporium opened a new location and at the grand opening there’ll be major savings
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - For 33 years, Wilmington has been shopping at Perry’s Emporium for their diamonds. Now they’re making it easier for people in Pender County with their new location in Hampstead. This family-owned business steals the hearts of Wilmington when it comes to diamonds...
Experience dementia first-hand with Onslow's unique caregiver training program
Onslow County Senior Services is hosting an event for both families and professional caregivers to experience challenges with having dementia first hand along with free training. Dementia Live is a program designed by a team of professionals from the AGE-u-cate Training Institute using specialized gear to create real-life simulations of...
NC judges issue order barring lawyers from the use of artificial intelligence
Federal judges in the Western District of North Carolina, including Charlotte, have issued an order limiting the use of artificial intelligence platforms in filing legal briefs and memorandums.
Incentive package of $13M lures Nipro headquarters to North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Nipro, manufacturer of medical surgical and renal products, has been lured to North Carolina by an incentive package of more than $13 million. The 70-year-old Japanese company secured a $2.48 million grant from the state toward a $397 million manufacturing center and American headquarters. It is eligible for other assistance such as job training and infrastructure support, bringing the total amount of potential state incentives to $4.16 million. Pitt County previously approved $9 million in incentives. ...
NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced an $11 million investment in treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of inappropriate boarding. The department is partnering with Rapid Resources for Families to expand access to family-based therapeutic programs, enabling children to receive trauma-informed treatment in a home-based setting.
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