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UNCW Deputy Director of Athletics appointed to be director of athletics at UMBC
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - UNCW Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Women Administrator Tiffany Tucker has been appointed to be the director of athletics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Tucker began with UNCW in the athletics department in January of 2019 and was promoted to deputy athletic director...
Goldsboro prison inmates receive diplomas, certifications from Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Inmates at the Neuse Correctional Institution received diplomas and certifications from Wayne Community College during a graduation ceremony held at the prison. These individuals received either a High School Equivalency diploma or a Human Resources Development certificate. They got to wear traditional caps and gowns for the ceremony as Wayne Community […]
Spring Lake regains financial control from state
After nearly three years, North Carolina’s Local Government Commission returned financial control to the town of Spring Lake, Cumberland County, last week. The LGC is chaired by State Treasurer Dale Folwell and staffed by the Department of State Treasurer. The LGC took control of the town’s finances in October...
Daniels closes door on career in lodging
SMITHFIELD — Hank Daniels has spent his life in and around hotels. It started as a kid. “My father had some hotels in Wilson, and that’s where we lived for a long time,” Daniels said of the Wilson County city known then for its tobacco market. “He was a very good investor as far as acquiring property and acquiring and […] The post Daniels closes door on career in lodging first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ECU pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman goes in 16th round to Seattle Mariners
A fifth East Carolina player has been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, as All-American reliever Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman has been drafted in the 16 round with the 483rd overall pick by the Seattle Mariners. Shenkman follows four of his teammates, with Trey Yesavage going in the first round...
10th Annual Surf and Sounds Chamber Music Series to feature Manteo native Tshombe Selby
The Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series is thrilled to celebrate a decade of extraordinary music with our upcoming Surf and Sounds Chamber Music Series. For our 10th anniversary, we are honored to present a series of special performances featuring the acclaimed tenor Tshombe Selby alongside the Surf and Sounds Piano Quintet.
Retired Onslow superintendent Stout begins role as interim schools chief in E-Chowan
The new interim superintendent for Edenton-Chowan Public Schools brings more than three decades of experience as an educator to the district, including nearly 12 years as a school superintendent in the Onslow and Scotland county school districts. Rick Stout said his job for the next four months is to fill in for departing superintendent, Dr. Michael Sasscer, who left on June 21 for the principal’s job at Topsail High School in Pender County. ...
Push to remove toxic chemicals from your water could cost you big money
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Regulators in North Carolina are trying to stop companies from dumping toxic chemicals in drinking water, but the slow response from lawmakers could cost you money. Right now, almost 4 million North Carolinians have dangerous levels of forever chemicals in their drinking water. You can stream...
NC farmer losing crop because of unsafe levels of chemicals in water
The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals.Those chemicals have been linked to health problems -- including an increased risk of cancer.More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina.A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS.The area is one of 47 drinking-water systems with concerning levels of PFAS.The source of the contamination can be traced to the chemical company Chemours."We had contamination, total PFAS level is between 50...
NC high school MLB Draft tracker: Through 10 rounds, 13 players selected
For the eighth straight year, a player from North Carolina high schools was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft — this time it was Salisbury's own Vance Honeycutt, who finished his junior season at UNC. But the North Carolina products don't stop with Honeycutt,...
Misuse of toy 'Orbeez guns' subject of warning by North Carolina police
DURHAM, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina police are warning residents about the potential dangers of "Orbeez guns" or "gel blasters." The toys fire water-absorbing beads, which can cause serious injury or property damage when frozen. A surveillance video from a Roanoke Rapids neighborhood shows a group of teenagers driving...
BackStreet Music Festival set for August 3 in Wallace
WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - The BackStreet Music Festival in Wallace invites the community to experience gospel, R&B, gogo band, jazz and country music on Saturday, August 3. You’re encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, shades and a hat with your family for the day to celebrate. The festival will...
Synthetic turf field installed at Legion Stadium
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A new synthetic turf field was installed at Legion Stadium last week, per a City of Wilmington announcement from July 16. The field includes inlaid markings for football, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and soccer. The New Hanover High School logo is at center...
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