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An island state of mind: Inner Banks Outfitters unveils new mural
A little bit of the Florida Keys has come to Inner Banks Outfitters with the unveiling of a mural created by local artist Yvonne Curtis. “We wanted people to come here, feel like they are on vacation in the tropics, while standing right here in North Carolina,” said Liane Harsh, owner of Inner Banks Outfitters. […] The post An island state of mind: Inner Banks Outfitters unveils new mural appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Friday Night Roundup (Part 2): Rough opening night for most home teams: Williams, Eastern, Western fall; Cummings, Southeast win
Bulldogs fade in setback to Northwest Guilford, lose 33-16 A strong start fizzled for the Williams football team in Friday night’s season opener. Northwest Guilford had a huge second half to upend the host Bulldogs 33-16 at Burlington Memorial Stadium. Williams couldn’t maintain a 16-7 halftime lead. “I...
New Bern Police searching for person who broke into local business Friday morning
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) – New Bern Police investigators are working to track down the person who broke into a business early Friday morning. In a news release to WNCT, police said someone broke into the business located in the 1900 block of South Glenburnie Road just after 7 a.m. Friday morning. Officers responded to […]
High School Football Glance, Aug. 24, 2024
3-A QUAD COUNTY Conference Team Conf. All PF PA Fike 0-0 1-0 27 23 C.B. Aycock 0-0 1-0 48 20 South Johnston 0-0 1-0 21 20 West Johnston 0-0 1-0 47 34 Hunt 0-0 0-1 14 35 East Wake 0-0 0-1 42 65 Southern Wayne 0-0 0-1 0 38 Smithfield-Selma 0-0 0-1 7 27 Friday, Aug. 23 Fike 27, Beddingfield […] The post High School Football Glance, Aug. 24, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
$1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs
Bailey, Middlesex, Spring Hope and Nashville elementary schools will offer after-school and summer programs for selected students with help from a three-year, $1,476,543 grant, Nash County Public Schools announced Friday. The district will receive a federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant after applying for the money in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, […] The post $1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Dirtbag Ales Taproom and Brewery announces new addition to its Hope Mills Campus: The Dirtbag Plaza
Dirtbag Ales Taproom and Brewery, a locally owned and operated brewery known for their unique ales, expansive bar space and numerous community activities, has announced it will be expanding its campus to include more parking and new businesses for the area. On Aug. 20, the Dirtbag Ales Crew took to...
RoundTable Health Care opens new location in Barco
RoundTable Health Care, an independently owned provider of in-home respiratory and mobility services, announces the opening of its new facility at 4039 Caratoke Highway in Barco. The grand opening celebration was held on August 19, 2024, featuring light refreshments, product demonstrations, and opportunities to meet the staff. The Barco location...
AT&T service restored after outages in southeastern NC as CWA strike continues
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT got several reports of phone service outages from people living in southeastern North Carolina starting Thursday, Aug. 22. “We are working as quickly as possible to restore internet service to customers in the Wilmington area after a contractor damaged our fiber line. We appreciate the patience of our customers as we make the repairs.”
ECU football: Pirates make quarterback decision, hope 2023 struggles stay in rearview
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston elaborated this week on his decision to make Jake Garcia the team’s new starting quarterback. Garcia and teammate Katin Houser, both transfers, were locked in a competition for the starting role, and Houston announced after Saturday’s second scrimmage that Garcia would be the Pirates’ starter on Aug. 31 against Norfolk State. Houston expanded on his decision to choose Garcia and also noted that Houser...
Republicans sue North Carolina elections board, allege flouting of voter roll review law
This story first appeared in NC Newsline. Republicans sued North Carolina’s elections board on Thursday, demanding enforcement of a new law that requires cross-checking jury documents to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The Republican National Committee and North Carolina GOP allege that the North Carolina State Board of Elections has “deliberately declined” to enforce the […]
ABC adding new warehouses to 2 stores
The Wilson County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is adding warehouse expansions to its existing warehouses at the Raleigh Road and Peppermill Drive stores. Wilson County ABC General Manager Larry Etheridge said the additions will not affect business on the front end. “We’re pretty much just adding on to some much needed warehouse space,” Etheridge said. “Customers won’t notice a difference […] The post ABC adding new warehouses to 2 stores first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
EPC teams set to chase for league title
Area Eastern Plains 2A Conference schools have some work to do to contend in what has been a tough football league for a long time, but they also have reason for optimism shown prior to the start of the season. At the EPC coaches’ meeting held at Parker’s Barbecue on Aug. 6, SouthWest Edgecombe was picked atop the media poll just ahead of West Craven. North Pitt was selected to finish third, followed by Farmville Central, Greene Central, Ayden-Grifton and Washington. ...
Democrat Josh Stein surges ahead in North Carolina governor race but many voters undecided: Poll
North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is trailing Democratic opponent Josh Stein by 14 points, according to a new poll, though many voters are still undecided in a contest that is one of the country’s most watched of the election cycle. Forty-eight percent of voters in a High Point University/SurveyUSA poll published this week favored Stein, while […]
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