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N.C. Wesleyan fall sports return this weekend
They are about to return. The volleyball and mens and womens soccer teams from North Carolina Wesleyan University will begin their respective seasons this weekend. The volleyball team under head coach Vicky Gentile will take to the court for a scrimmage in Everett Gymnasium against Pitt Community College. Match time is 6 p.m. on Friday. The Bishops’ season openers will be Friday, Sept. 6 against Hollins (2 p.m.) and Roanoke...
Genealogy expertise honed at Braswell Memorial Library
Seven students embarked on a journey of discovery Tuesday at Braswell Memorial Library that required a bit of reflective detective work. The gumshoes were at the downtown Rocky Mount library to find out more about their ancestors. Some found new and exciting information about family members they’ve never met. Traci Thompson, Braswell Memorial’s local history and genealogy librarian, said there are tools available at the library to get one started...
Southern restaurant with full bar opens in downtown Fayetteville
A new restaurant opened last week in downtown Fayetteville. Down South Family Restaurant & Bar opened Friday at 106 Person St., the former site of Caruso’s Confections, which served Italian fare and desserts from 2018 to 2023. Owned by Fayetteville native Demario Wilson and his wife Ayana Wilson, the new eatery bills itself...
Water main break affecting water color in Hampstead, Scotts Hill
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Water customers in the area of Hampstead and Scotts Hill may notice discoloration Thursday morning, Aug. 29, according to the county. Per the Pender County announcement, as of 10:20 a.m., crews are working to repair a water main on Transfer Station Road after a contractor struck it.
Ladles closes its KDH restaurant
On Aug. 28, Ladles announced on Facebook that is closing its decade-old restaurant in Kill Devil Hills. Here is the announcement. The time has come for us to say goodbye. Today will be our last day of business. Since December 2014, we have ladled our way through the years serving our wonderful Outer Banks community that has never let us down and we thank you for all of your support, as well as our friends that have come from near and far to visit us while they vacation here, we thank you! Thank you to the many employees and vendors that helped us along the way. And thank you Vick we couldn’t have started this venture without you! Thank you to the Ladles Franchise for the opportunity. And mostly thank you Family for your hard work and dedication through all these years, you are simply the best!! Have a Souper Day!!!!
ARKO Opens New Handy Mart in North Carolina
ARKO Corp. recently opened its newest company-operated Handy Mart store in Newport, N.C. Officially open as of Aug. 26, the 5,600-square-foot store offers a wide food and beverage selection, including fresh coffee, Frazil frozen drinks and a variety of grab-and-go items like breakfast sandwiches, donuts, cheeseburgers and fried chicken. Additionally,...
Should North Carolina high school athletes be paid?
(WGHP) — Across the world of “amateur” sports, the subject of players being paid remains a controversial one. What began as a debate at the collegiate level has now become a conversation for high school athletes. In recent news, the mother of top recruit and Grimsley High School star quarterback Faizon Brandon is suing the […]
Labor Day weekend travel tips from AAA
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Though its status as the end of summer is not technically accurate, Labor Day marks the unofficial end to the season of fun in the sun for millions of people across the United States and Canada. That makes the weekend preceding Labor Day one of the most popular times to travel.
NC A&T Professor Appointed to State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Kecia Williams Smith, a 1995 graduate and current associate professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners. This appointment allows Smith to play a vital role in overseeing the practices of licensed certified public accountants and firms within the state.
Greenville heats up for ECU football: Hydration will be key for fans at Saturday's game, official says
High temperatures will require hydration for over 30,000 fans expected to flock to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday for East Carolina University football's 6 p.m. season opener against Norfolk State University. The National Weather Service in Newport forecasts Saturday's high at 92 degrees with the heat index to top out at 101 degrees at 4 p.m. The index is forecast to reach 96 degrees come game time. Since tailgate lots open...
Five football prospects in Carolinas, Georgia whose recruitments are worth tracking with Power Four teams
The majority of fall recruiting will be focused on maintaining a class, flipping prospects or laying a strong foundation while building the 2026 class, but there is room for seniors to prove that they are Power Four worthy despite classes being close to full. In some instances, the upcoming high school season will be the first chance for players to prove themselves to Power Four programs.
Kinston vs. Greene Central High School football live stream, TV – Friday, August 30
Greene Central High School is scheduled to host Kinston High School on Friday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Dirty job: Water quality specialist investigates human waste sprayfield in eastern North Carolina
A Sound Rivers Water Quality Specialist had a dirty job last week. Taylor Register was in Goldsboro to check out a field used to dispose of human waste removed from portable toilets. People living nearby said that every week or so, waste from a portable toilet company is being sprayed...
Second thoughts on a career in sports fuel Council's passion for coaching
Players and staff at the Tyrrell County Recreation Department know him as Coach. For Milton Council, coaching brought him back to his passion for sports. He starred in football and basketball as a Camden High School standout and went on to play for Elon College. It was there he lettered in football during his freshman...
Duke Energy announces rate increase in September, drop in January
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — Duke Energy customers in North Carolina will see some shifts in their energy bills over the coming months. According to a release from Duke Energy Carolinas, customers will see their rates fall on Jan. 1, 2025, after a temporary increase at the beginning of September. This is part of “an annual […]
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