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New program will create job opportunities in drone industry for NC high school graduates
RALEIGH — As the drone industry continues its rapid expansion, a new program is creating exciting career prospects for North Carolina’s high school students in the Uncrewed Ariel Systems field, thanks to a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery service. The demand for highly skilled UAS operators and flight operations professionals is on the rise, and this one-of-a-kind partnership provides an innovative pathway program aimed at preparing students for professional UAS careers at Zipline. To...
Teenager is youngest Black person to earn private license in his state, mother says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) – A teenager in North Carolina is making aviation history. Ryan Garner is a 17-year-old pilot and the youngest Black person ever to earn his private license in the state. Garner took lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail. At first, his sights were set...
Pisgah Legal Services appoints Jaclyn Kiger as new Executive Director
ASHEVILLE — Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) announces the selection of Jaclyn “Jackie” Kiger as its new Executive Director, following an extensive search process. Kiger will replace Jim Barrett, who is retiring after 41 years of serving the nonprofit which assists more than 23,000 people in Western North Carolina (WNC) each year. John Noor, President of the PLS Board of Directors, states, “We are thrilled to welcome Jackie as our new Executive Director. She brings experience, passion and commitment to the work of Pisgah Legal Services.”...
AMOREM volunteer receives Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
HIGH COUNTRY — AMOREM volunteer, Nannette Clark, has been selected by the North Carolina Commission Volunteerism and Community Service as a recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Clark, who has been a volunteer at AMOREM since the summer of 2021, was nominated for her commitment to being a caregiver relief and companionship volunteer. “Nannette goes above and beyond to serve our patients in the High Country,” said Director...
Lane closed, boil water advisory issued for portion of S 16th Street
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A lane of S 16th Street is closed Thursday morning, July 18, as crews repair a water main in the area, according to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. Per CFPUA, the righthand lane of S 16th Street is closed between Nun and Church streets. Approximately...
Winds affect offshore fishing, red snapper season
While much of the last week has been windier than we would like, we’ll put up with some extra summer wind if it brings some rain with it. Before this latest round of rain, much of the Cape Fear area was classified as being in moderate drought and a few areas were a step worse in extreme drought. The numbers aren’t in yet on exactly how much the latest rains helped alleviate our rain shortage, but there’s no doubt it helped. Several folks commented they were glad the downpours held off until after the Fourth of July celebration and that might be okay, but we’re sure glad it didn’t wait any longer.
CFCC says there have been 'no changes' to the marine tech program; faculty and staff have concerns
Some students and alumni of Cape Fear Community College’s marine technology program say they continue to be left in the dark about their program’s future after the non-renewal of 19-year veteran instructor and program leader Jason Rogers; students, staff, and alums recently rallied to protest the lack of information given by CFCC.
New Hanover Community Endowment appoints Community Advisory Council members
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover Community Endowment on July 17 announced seven new Community Advisory Council members. The members act as liaisons between the endowment and the community, advising the directors and staff on local challenges and opportunities. In Community Development, the members are Carolyn Beatty, with StepUp...
Fifty-one new Campbell PAs don bright, long white coats during ceremony
On this Friday, a summer storm was soaking everything within its grasp. The hard rain was unrelenting, the skies dark and gloomy. Yet the atmosphere inside the Hobson Performance Center at Campbell University the afternoon of July 12 was bright, shiny and white. Fifty-one new graduates of the Campbell University...
Wilson Center Family Series lineup announced, $15 student tickets offered for each show
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Wilson Center Family Series lineup for 2024-25 has been released, according to an announcement from Cape Fear Community College. Per CFCC, $15 tickets for students of all ages will be offered for the following shows:. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert – Wednesday, Sept....
Braves Tab Shafer In MLB Draft
Baseball 7/17/2024 8:48:00 AM Tom Riordan WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW baseball alum Jacob Shafer became UNCW's third player to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft in round 17 on Tuesday. Shafer joins Luke Craig and RJ Sales, who were selected in the seventh and 10th rounds of the draft. In his final season with the Seahawks, Shafer made a career-high-tying 16 starts and finished with a 4-6 record. He finished his tenure at UNCW with a 12-12 record. With three players selected in the draft, the program raised its total number of draftees to 95 since 1965. Print...
Jarlin Susana brings the heat in Blue Rocks win over Cyclones
Mother Nature wasn’t the only thing bringing the heat in Wilmington on Tuesday, July 9. With the temperature reaching up to 95 degrees and a feels like of 108 at first pitch, Blue Rocks (37-44) starter Jarlin Susana showcased his flamethrowing abilities in a 5-3 victory over the Brooklyn Cyclones (38-44).
Sweet but hard season for watermelon growers
It has been so hot this year that farmer Patrick Owens had to put sunscreen on his watermelon crop. Watermelons typically prefer dry weather to wet weather, but extreme heat calls for extreme measures. The risk is that the sun’s intense and prolonged heat will give one of summertime’s favorite fruits a sunburn. “This year, we have actually gone through […] The post Sweet but hard season for watermelon growers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tarboro police detective suspended for post about Trump assassination attempt
A Tarboro police detective sergeant is currently suspended without pay after suggesting via his social media link that former President Donald Trump should have ended up dead in a recent assassination attempt while campaigning in Pennsylvania. Brandon Richardson, who has been on the town’s police force for nearly 24 years, was taken off the payroll Monday and until further notice as further disciplinary action is still being considered, Town Manager Troy Lewis said in email correspondence Tuesday. ...
Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration
SALISBURY — On Monday, the Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a […] The post Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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