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The Power House Artisan Market at Rocky Mount Mills on July 27
Get your shop on at Rocky Mount Mills on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at The Power House Artisan Market. Check out an amazing selection of handcrafted décor, paintings, jewelry, pottery, woodwork, plants and more!. The event runs from 12-4pm. Keep up with the latest on vendors and other event...
Batten steps down after decade leading NJ softball
The players bought in. They endeavored to enhance a rich tradition. They proudly wore the school jersey. The relationship between the head coach and parents seldom hit a snag. But after 10 years as head coach and more than 150 victories, Chris Batten felt the time was right to step away from the position of head softball coach at North […] The post Batten steps down after decade leading NJ softball first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Recreation and Sports Complex in Jacksonville making progress
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jacksonville’s new Recreation and Sports Complex is making some progress. It’s going to be a 400 acre patch of land that the city recently got at the end of Western Boulevard. Transportation Services Director Anthony Prinz says that they have now entered Phase II of the project where they are now […]
Jacksonville community mourns teen struck by truck, no charges filed
“She had some kind of magic on everybody. Because she was so friendly, so helpful, she was so thoughtful.”. Zaylynn Morales was heading home from work at “The Old Chicago” pizza shop on Western Blvd. in Jacksonville. Investigators say Morales crossed the street into oncoming traffic and after...
Kinston police introduce Kits4Kids to comfort children at crime scenes
Kinston Police have some new tools to help ease emotional trauma for children at crime scenes. They’re called “first responders’ kits-4-kids”. The Kinston Police Department received the items about a month ago, and officers assembled the kits. Each comes with a fidget toy like a Rubik’s...
2024 Alzheimer’s Association ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ in Jacksonville and New Bern
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - On September 28, 2024, Onslow County and neighboring communities will unite against Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. IN JACKSONVILLE: (SCROLL DOWN FOR NEW BERN DATES) acksonville Commons Recreation Complex, starting with check-in at 9 a.m., an Opening Ceremony...
Officers arrest woman for resisting, fire lane violation on Herritage Street.
A woman in Kinston was cited for a fire lane parking violation and arrested for resisting a public officer on Thursday, July 18, according to the Kinston Police Department. Authorities say that they were called to 2407 N Herritage St. about a vehicle parked in a fire lane. According to officials, officers began addressing multiple fire lane violations. During this time, Marilyn Fields, 66, attempted to drive away from the fire lane, per officials.
Interim finance director tapped to take on the job full-time for school system
The Nash County Board of Education proceeded smoothly through Monday afternoon’s called meeting, with routine contracts being approved unanimously without issue. That was until the school board went into and then came out of executive session to vote on personnel matters. School board member Chris Bissette said, for him, there was only one objectionable item in the six pages of personnel requests submitted to the 11-member school board. The one item that caused him and a handful of other school board members to balk was...
Peach House Vernon Ave to close July 25th, new location at Lenoir Crossing opens soon
The popular local eatery Peach House is set to expand with a second location at Lenoir Crossing on Airport Road, near the hospital in Kinston. The current location at 412 W. Vernon Avenue will close tomorrow, July 25, 2024, as the business prepares to transition to the new site. Joni...
Nash County DSS director says hiring, more oversight has helped agency correct issues
Denita DeVega, Nash County’s Department of Social Services director, says more supervisory oversight and additional staff in the child welfare division have been two keys in righting the ship at the agency. DeVega’s first day on the job was Feb. 12, and she took over at a time when the agency was being overseen by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, action that was spurred after word spread about two preventable deaths in the county. ...
Habitat for Humanity teaches teens trade skills in Fayetteville
Fayetteville's Habitat for Humanity chapter and dozens of sponsors in the area are holding a camp training teens in trade skills this week. Organizers say they are trying to open an array of career opportunities for young people and teach skills that will help around the home.Ezekial Guzman told ABC11 that Habitat for Humanity's trade skills camp for teens is right up his alley. The 16-year-old said he has aspirations of being an electrician or a welder."I've always been, Iike, a hardworking person and I like to get my hands dirty," Guzman said.Fayetteville's Habitat For Humanity said it wanted to...
National sandwich shop chain closes downtown Wilmington location
The Jimmy John’s sandwich shop in downtown Wilmington has closed, according to a customer service representative for the brand. A sign posted on the door said that July 16 was the last day the location at 120 Market St. was open The company didn’t provide any other details about the closure but added...
Chinese fast food chain eyes Leland for next location
A popular Chinese fast food chain has submitted plans to bring a location to Leland. Site plans for a Panda Express are currently under review, according to the town's ongoing development webpage. The submitted plans show the 2,697-square-foot restaurant would be located in the growing Leland Town Center area near the intersection...
Swimming advisory issued at sound-side site in New Hanover County due to bacteria
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - After testing found bacterial levels above state and federal water quality standards, an advisory was posted on July 24 at a sound at the end of Florida Avenue in Carolina Beach. The site is marked with a sign that indicates that levels of contamination may...
Environmentalists grateful for appellate win over chemical industry giant
(The Center Square) – Health advisories issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about the risks of chemicals produced at a North Carolina plant on the Cape Fear River are lawful and not reviewable by a court. In a ruling by three judges Tuesday at the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, Justice Arianna Freeman wrote, “The health advisory provides guidance, but it imposes no obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions. The health advisory also does not give rise to any ‘direct and appreciable legal...
Avelo Airlines announces expansion at Wilmington International Airport
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Avelo Airlines has unveiled plans for the largest expansion in its history, announcing exclusive nonstop service from Wilmington International Airport to Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport and Hartford’s Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. The flights are set to launch this...
Hertford to buy former State Theater Building for $125K
Hertford Town Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a resolution approving the town’s purchase of the former State Theater Building for $125,000. Councilors also agreed to the town’s plan to seek state grants to expedite improvements to the building at 144 North Church Street that’s sat vacant for the past 60 years. According to the resolution, the State Theater, which closed in February 1964, “is in a state of disrepair.”...
Sheetz announces grand opening for Wilmington location
Sheetz will soon have its second store open in the Wilmington area. The restaurant and convenience chain announced Wednesday that its first location in Wilmington will open Tuesday, July 30 at 2517 Shipyard Blvd., according to a news release. Earlier in July, Sheetz opened a location in Hampstead. ...
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