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Town of Goldsboro announces passing of former mayor Al King
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — According to the Town of Goldsboro, former mayor Al King passed away Wednesday. King served as mayor from 2002 to 2015. According to the City Government of Goldsboro, N.C. on Facebook, King was also part of the city’s Human Resources Department for 21 years before becoming the first and only Black mayor of Goldsboro. Police Chief Michael D. West said, “Mayor King’s leadership was defined by his unwavering dedication, vision, and compassion for all residents.”
Bertie County hosts annual Senior's Prom event
It was an evening of glitz, glam and bling as Bertie County seniors gathered for the annual Senior’s Prom last Friday evening at Chief’s Restaurant. Over 100 seniors lavishly dressed in gowns and suits danced the night away to music provided by DJ Storm and Cole Brown. Heritage House catered the event and Bertie County Manager Juan Vaughan II stopped in to mingle with the crowd. Vaughan also danced the Wobble before heading home Charles and Janet Barkley of Aulander were crowned prom King and Queen. The couple was celebrating their 44 wedding anniversary.
Swimming advisories issued for three Dare County beaches
DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Fourth of July Weekend is here and the state says you should stay out of the water at three beaches on the Outer Banks. The beaches are the sound-side swimming area in Colington Harbour at the end of Colington Drive in Kill Devil Hills, and ocean swimming areas in Nags Head on East Abalone Street and East Curlew Street.
Iredell Water asking residents to limit water use as county remains in moderate drought
The lack of significant rainfall in Iredell Water’s service area in over six weeks, combined with temperatures in the 90s, has led to very dry conditions in the area, county officials said.
Judge denies restraining order against Elm City
Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins denied Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s motion for a a temporary restraining order against the town of Elm City on Tuesday. Merando sought an order and injunction against the town, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley, claiming the town’s Board of Commissioners broke state law in passing the […] The post Judge denies restraining order against Elm City first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Aggies in the Pros: N.C. A&T legend Tarik Cohen is cleared for NFL take-off
Aaron Rodgers is no longer the only former All-Pro looking to return from a serious injury for the 2024 New York Jets. Enter Tarik Cohen, the former Chicago Bears standout, who has once again revived his NFL comeback efforts, joining Rodgers and the Jets with a reported one-year deal. Cohen...
Spring Hope earns $537K grant for depot platform
A $537,500 North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority grant will help the town of Spring Hope build a covered platform for its historic railroad depot as the building is renovated for use as an event center. Gov. Roy Cooper announced 20 Rural Infrastructure Authority grants to local governments last month totaling nearly $8.7 million. Spring Hope’s award is one of 11 […] The post Spring Hope earns $537K grant for depot platform first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
'Miracle' stingray dies after fascinating internet with pregnancy without a male
Charlotte, a round stingray at an aquarium in North Carolina, died this week after earning international attention and speculation for her "miracle" pregnancy without a male companion.
Lukas Nelson Is Having a Moment After Stepping up for Ailing Father Willie During Outlaw Festival
Lukas Nelson has captured the hearts of fans everywhere after stepping up to perform in place of his father, Willie Nelson, at multiple stops during the Outlaw Music Festival. Willie has been recovering and resting on doctor’s orders recently, and has canceled multiple live appearances during the festival. However, Lukas has taken his father’s place temporarily, playing Willie Nelson’s hits for eager fans.
Two starving puppies rescued after being left in crate of abandoned house
In Raleigh, North Carolina, three emaciated puppies had been abandoned in a crate in a backyard where the owners had moved away. The severely emaciated three-month-old puppies had no food or water; temperatures last week when the puppies were discovered, hit 90 degrees. Local rescue group, Perfectly Imperfect Pups (PIPs)...
Bladen-Columbus N.C. A&T State University Alumni Chapter announces scholarship recipients
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Bladen-Columbus N.C. A&T State University Alumni Chapter announces its six scholarship recipients for 2024. Adriana McKenzie-Lewis is the recipient of the Tillie Peterkin Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship was presented to McKenzie-Lewis, who graduated from East Columbus High. She is the daughter of Renaldo Lewis and Mercia McKenzie.
30 people become US citizens at NC Capitol July 4 celebration
North Carolina's State Capitol hosted a July 4 ceremony that includes a naturalization ceremony for 30 new citizens, a reading from the Declaration of Independence, a wreath laying and a performance by the Raleigh Concert Band.
Space X rocket lights up ENC skies
ROBERSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Early Thursday morning, Eastern North Carolina skies were illuminated by a celestial event. At approximately 5 a.m., Deborah Rogerson witnessed a bright light streaking across the sky from her workplace in Robersonville. “My initial thought was, what in the world is that?” Rogerson said. She quickly captured the moment on her phone.
Davis: Emergency declaration needed for 'flash drought'
CRISP — Farmers, agricultural officials and political leaders called for swift state and federal action Tuesday in response to drought conditions now affecting 60% of North Carolina. “We’ve had what meteorologists call a ‘flash drought,’” said Bob Etheridge, a former congressman who now serves as the state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. “Which means temperatures soar and rain stops. We’ve had 90-degree-plus weather for like 15, 16 days and no rain in some places for over a month. That...
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