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Crews search for Goldsboro 14-year-old missing after being swept into water near N. Topsail Beach: Officials
TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) — One of two brothers from Goldsboro, age 14, remains missing after being swept into the waters of the New River Inlet near North Topsail Beach on Thursday. On Friday morning, Town of North Topsail Beach said search efforts have started up again after they...
Benson resident on West Alabama list
LIVINGSTON, Ala. — Savanna Kelly of Benson has earned a place on the spring semester Dean’s List at the University of West Alabama. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.79. Kelly is a rising sophomore majoring in graphic design. Founded in 1835, the University of West Alabama offers two-year, four-year, master’s and doctoral […] The post Benson resident on West Alabama list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Madison police lieutenant gives 22-year-old son ‘the ultimate gift of life’ through kidney transplant
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Last summer, 22-year-old Gabriel Patterson, of Reidsville, found out that he was in complete kidney failure, and the wait for a new kidney could have been up to 10 years. “My biggest mistake was that I didn’t get yearly physicals in college. … If I was more frequently getting physicals this […]
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing”
As first reported by The New Republic, North Carolina Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson told a North Carolina church audience on Sunday, June 30 that “some folks need killing.” The statement came immediately after Robinson had characterized the United States’ response to Nazi and Japanese aggression during World War II and immediately […] The post Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing” appeared first on NC Newsline.
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
You could soon buy to-go alcohol in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State lawmakers signed off on a bill this week that would allow the sale of cocktails to-go and via delivery. This was something bars and restaurants did during the pandemic, but this move would be permanent. North Carolina is a liquor control state, meaning alcohol sales...
North Carolina artist Maud Gatewood's work on display at BRAHM
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — One of North Carolina’s most popular artist’s life work is on display. “The Hard Edge and the Soft Line: A Retrospective of Maud Gatewood” exhibition opened at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum in June. It tells the story of the renowned painter.
“Our State, Our Wellbeing” searched for solutions to suicide
Three words, displayed with photos of program participants at June’s statewide summit on suicide prevention, summed up Carolina Across 100’s yearlong “Our State, Our Wellbeing” program: “WE SEE YOU.”. “That was completely the idea of our students,” said Anita Brown-Graham, the Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished...
Heading to the DMV? Expect to pay more in fees now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolinians heading to the DMV can expect to pay a bit more for certain services like renewing their licenses. Per state law, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, “based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past four years,” according to a release from the DMV.
WNC outdoor attractions draw July crowds, rivaling traditional October tourism peak
WESTERN N.C. (WLOS) — “I think it was about 800 feet of elevation so, that’s what we came here for,” said Patrick Hill, of Tampa, Florida, said about his Fourth of July hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway along Lunch Rocks Trail on Thursday. Western North...
Mother of Missing 12-Year-Old from North Carolina Named Suspect by Police
The mother of a missing 12-year-old girl from North Carolina has become a suspect in the case. Madalina was last seen getting off the Bailey Middle School bus on November 21, 2022. The investigation, involving Dallas police and the FBI, remains ongoing with authorities piecing together evidence linking Madalina's case...
State budget stalemate boosts transparency
This year’s state budget process didn’t follow the playbook. In at least one respect, that’s a good thing. Top House and Senate budget writers were unable to craft a budget deal behind closed doors on Jones Street as spring turned into summer. Eventually, the chambers released competing budget documents. The rest of the General Assembly and the taxpaying public learned […] The post State budget stalemate boosts transparency first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina election spending projected $362M, 11th highest in nation
(The Center Square) – Political advertising in North Carolina is projected to be $362 million in the 2024 election cycle, 11th-highest in the country. The Political Projections Report predicts a record $10.69 billion spent on advertising across the nation. North Carolina, one of seven consensus battleground states, trails Pennsylvania, Arizona and Michigan. The report was released on Monday by advertisement tracking company AdImpact. ...
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
1 Person Killed In Sampson County Crash
ROSEBORO – One person was killed in a July 4 traffic accident in Sampson County. The 5:22pm collision was reported on Butler Island Road near Mill Creek Church Road, just south of Roseboro. The Highway Patrol said Tomas Chavez Cruz, age 37, of Salemburg was operating a 2007 Cadillac...
Tips to stay safe while swimming as search for missing swimmer in Kure Beach continues
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — It’s been more than 24 hours since a swimmer went missing in the water at Kure Beach. Even with news of the missing swimmer and an increased rip current risk, many people are still getting into the water and getting into trouble. WWAY...
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