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‘It’s been absolutely crazy’
Carrie Everett is ecstatic about being Miss North Carolina. “It’s been absolutely crazy,” the 20-year-old said. “I was hoping to win, but I didn’t expect it.” On June 29, Everett, who held the title of Miss Johnston County, was crowned Miss North Carolina. “I really didn’t have any words,” she said. “I almost passed out because I was so excited. […] The post ‘It’s been absolutely crazy’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Older businesses are starting to thrive in this growing Pender County city
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - The town of Burgaw has seen exponential growth over recent years, everything from new restaurants and breweries to boutiques. But now the original businesses are thriving more now than ever, especially Burgaw Antiqueplace. John Westbrook, the owner of Burgaw Antiqueplace, explains how this business...
James Ronnie Keel awarded high school diploma
Sacrifice is often rewarded, although in some instances it takes time. Such was the case for James Ronnie Keel Sr., who last Wednesday evening was presented his high school diploma. The local veteran and Martin County resident was honored and received congressional recognition from U.S. Congressman Don Davis. Davis’ District Director Kim Mack, a regular figure at Martin County events, introduced associates from a variety of government departments who worked...
New school year begins Monday in Johnston
Below is the 2024-25 calendar for Johnston County public school students. Monday, Aug. 26 — first day of school. Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 28-29 — staggered entry for kindergarten. Friday, Aug. 30 — first full day for kindergarten. Monday, Sept. 2 — Labor Day holiday. Friday, Sept. 27 — early release. Tuesday, Oct. 22 — student holiday, teacher workday. Tuesday, Nov. 5 […] The post New school year begins Monday in Johnston first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State elections board rebukes Republicans over registered voter lawsuit
The North Carolina State Board of Elections denied claims made by state and national Republicans in a Thursday lawsuit about non-citizens on registered voter lists, calling them "categorically false." The North Carolina Republican Party and the Republican National Committee filed the lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court, demanding the state...
North Carolina Railroad Co. awards grant for rail-served battery gigafactory
A $750,000 grant from a state-owned rail corridor is helping to establish a rail-served, first-of-its-kind battery gigafactory in North Carolina. The North Carolina Railroad Co. joined several key economic development organizations on Natron Energy’s first sodium ion battery production facility project in the United States. California-based Natron will spend an estimated $1.4 billion on the facility at the Kingsboro megasite in Rocky Mount while creating more than 1,000 jobs with an average annual wage of $64,000.
She took a 'ballot selfie.' Now she's suing North Carolina elections board for laws that ban it
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A woman is suing the North Carolina elections board over state laws that ban most photography in polling places after she took a selfie with her ballot in March. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Eastern District Court of North Carolina by Susan Hogarth. The lawsuit centers around a letter Hogarth said she received from the North Carolina State Board of Elections asking her to remove a post on X that included a selfie she took with her completed ballot during the March primary election. She says the letter and the laws underpinning it are unconstitutional. She is suing the Board of Elections and the Wake County Board of Elections.
Crayons, glue, headphones…and snacks for the whole class? NC school supply lists grow longer
Inside a Walmart in Lumberton, LaToria Oxendine walks down the back-to-school aisle and checked off her daughter’s first grade school supply list. “She needs a box of tissues, headphones, a water bottle, dry erase markers, glue sticks, work box or a pencil pouch,” Oxendine read off. Then, there...
Harris leads Trump by 1 point in North Carolina survey
Vice President Harris holds a razor-thin lead over former President Trump in a new poll, marking the latest gain for the Harris campaign in the Tar Heel State. A High Point University/SurveyUSA poll published Thursday found Harris received 46 support from North Carolina registered voters, 1 point higher than Trump. Eight percent said they were…
Triad schools, nonprofits awarded nearly $16,000 in grants by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) —The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded nearly $125,000 in youth literacy grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools on Thursday. Almost $16,000 of that amount went to organizations in the Piedmont Triad. According to a press release, the funds are part of more than $4 million recently awarded nationwide […]
New Transfer Guides help NC community college students pursue 4-year degrees
BOONE, N.C. — For community college students and graduates who want to transfer to one of North Carolina’s 16 public universities, the path to do so just got easier. Nearly 1,400 Transfer Guides are now available, providing advisors and students with key information about admissions, course equivalencies and academic programs. The online data tool will help students match their earned community college credits to four-year degree requirements in specific majors at individual University of North Carolina System institutions. The guides are published on university websites and on the College Foundation of North Carolina website, www.cfnc.org/transferguides, where a search function allows students to easily browse and compare transfer possibilities by major and by campus.
Overmountain Victory Celebration takes place Sept. 12-14
SPRUCE PINE — The Blue Ridge Parkway is hosting the 33rd annual Overmountain Victory Celebration on the grounds of the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, milepost 331, on Sept. 12-14. This living history encampment celebrates the Overmountain Men who crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains on their way to a battle with British forces at Kings Mountain that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in favor of the forces for Independence. Local school and home school groups are invited to attend the event on Thursday,...
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