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With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs
Again I want to thank The Wilson Times for your continued coverage of veterans’ organizations in Wilson County, including your outstanding coverage of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 throughout the years. During our annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser at Parker’s Barbecue, it felt good to not once hear someone say “I did not know there is a DAV chapter in Wilson.” Thank […] The post With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fayetteville woman wins trip to Panama on LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Ashley Hodgson turned her love of LIVE with Kelly and Mark into a free trip to Panama!On the July 17th episode, Hodgson was selected as the contestant of Stump Mark, which is a game they regularly play on the show. In the game, the contestant gives two statements: one is true and the other is false. Mark then has to guess which one is true.Hodgson's two statements were:I've been to Walt Disney World more than 100 timesI'm getting my PhD with my momMark correctly guessed that Hodgson and her 72-year-old mother were getting their PhDs.So unfortunately, Hodgson didn't win that game, but she did win the next one: Sun-sational Travel Trivia.In that game, she correctly answered a trivia question about the previous day's show.For getting that question correctly, Hodgson won a trip for two to the Los Establos Boutique Resort in Panama. She'll be staying there 8 days and 7 nights in a premium suite with other paid for amenities. The entire trip is valued at $8,000.Congratulations, Ashley!
Foundation awards Johnston County grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation, has awarded $51,970 in grants to groups supporting the local community. The board of advisers granted: • $750 to Activate Selma for a pocket park. • $2,500 to the American Red Cross for disaster services. • $2,000 to the Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in […] The post Foundation awards Johnston County grants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson Center Family Series lineup announced, $15 student tickets offered for each show
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Wilson Center Family Series lineup for 2024-25 has been released, according to an announcement from Cape Fear Community College. Per CFCC, $15 tickets for students of all ages will be offered for the following shows:. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert – Wednesday, Sept....
Sheetz Opens First Wilmington, North Carolina-Area Convenience Store
Sheetz opened its first location in the Wilmington, North Carolina, area on July 9. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience-store chain’s new store is located at 17000 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead, North Carolina. This is Sheetz’s southernmost c-store in North Carolina. Others in the state are located near Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Durham...
Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration
SALISBURY — On Monday, the Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a […] The post Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NC ranks in top 10 of most financially distressed states: What to know
Many Americans are struggling financially - and a recent study shows that North Carolinians may be particularly strapped for cash. The goal of personal finance company WalletHub is to help consumers stay financially savvy with tools to improve credit scores, compare credit card offers and personal loans, gain a "holistic picture of your financial health" and more. The company's 2024 list of most financially distressed states analyzed nine metrics to gain an understanding of who is struggling the most.
New program will create job opportunities in drone industry for NC high school graduates
RALEIGH — As the drone industry continues its rapid expansion, a new program is creating exciting career prospects for North Carolina’s high school students in the Uncrewed Ariel Systems field, thanks to a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery service. The demand for highly skilled UAS operators and flight operations professionals is on the rise, and this one-of-a-kind partnership provides an innovative pathway program aimed at preparing students for professional UAS careers at Zipline. To...
North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot, rejects effort for Cornel West
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s election board voted Tuesday to certify a political party that wants to put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state’s presidential ballot this fall. The panel rejected a similar petition effort by a group backing Cornel West, citing questions about how signatures were collected. After weeks of reviewing the signature drives, the board voted 4-1 to recognize the We The People party that supporters of Kennedy, an author and environmental lawyer, are using as a vehicle for him to run in a handful of states. The election board decision means the party can place Kennedy on statewide ballots. But the board’s Democratic majority voted 3-2 along party lines to block the Justice for All Party of North Carolina from ballots. That group supports West, a professor and progressive activist. Board staff said We The People and Justice for All each collected enough valid signatures from registered and qualified voters. The 13,865 required are a small fraction of those needed to run as an independent candidate in North Carolina, which Kennedy initially attempted.
Clean energy batteries tied to toxic chemical pollution
Lithium-ion batteries are powering the clean energy future, from electric cars to grid storage. However, Duke professor Lee Ferguson and colleagues discovered the production and disposal of many of these batteries are a troubling source of toxic chemical contamination. "Clean energy is something we absolutely need to move towards in...
Bladenboro Rotary Club 57th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet
On Monday, July 15th, the Bladenboro Rotary Club held their 57th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet. Six outstanding Seniors at West Bladen High School were honored for their excellence in academics and community service. Kevin Miguel Rivera and Violet Grace Allen were awarded the J. W. & Martha Black Memorial...
Rocky Mount man charged with statutory rape
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) - A Rocky Mount man is in jail after being charged with statutory rape. Kyle Sanders was arrested Tuesday at his home. Rocky Mount police say they got a call from a neighbor in the 800 block of South Tilery Street after getting information about a missing child and a wanted person. They say the victim was in Sanders’s home and taken to Nash UNC Health Care as a precaution.
Little League Baseball Coach And Umpire Start A Brawl On the Field
As many know Little League baseball in America is pretty intense, sometimes more for the parents/coaches than for the actual 12-year-old players. During a state tournament game between Cherryville and Bull City in Wilson, North Carolina, a home plate umpire and head coach started fighting each other, as the kids watched.
New Leadership Announced for Elizabethtown Middle School
Elizabethtown, NC – Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Bobby Godwin will be the new principal at Elizabethtown Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Godwin comes to Elizabethtown Middle with 15 years of educational experience. Since 2009, he has worked in Columbus County Schools,...
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