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House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
NC’s Population Surge and Increasing Diversity
North Carolina, especially the Raleigh metro area, is witnessing rapid population growth. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that The Triangle has seen one of the largest increases in retirement-age residents nationwide since the pandemic. The number of retirement-age residents has soared by 18.3 percent in Raleigh and over 15 percent in Durham since 2020, nearly doubling the national growth rate.
Turtle nesting season off to a slow start
Oak Island’s 2024 turtle season is off to a slow start, but those familiar with the annual visitors know Mother Nature can change things in a hurry. Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program (OISTPP), an all-volunteer nonprofit, registered the first nest – of not only its season but the state’s – on May 6, and as of June 28 had reported 47 totals finds so far in 2024, all loggerheads. OISTPP co-coordinator Suzan Bell said the current number of nests is lining with up with 2020, when there were a total of 96 for the year. OITC has reported more than 100 nests every year since.
GANO Jewelers Sparkles and Shines at Opening
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on July 16th for GANO Jewelers, a veteran family-owned small business located at 8001 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island. GANO Jewelers Owners, James and Galina Gano are joined by their children, Claire and James, Jr., members of the business and Oak Island community, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber Board Members including Chamber President Brooke Rudd-Gaglie.
Oak Island: Sand for sale at a bargain price
The Army Corp of Engineers offered Oak Island Town Council a deal last month that it couldn’t pass up. As part of its bi-annual dredging of the Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar, the Corps will have access to a lot of sand, something Oak Island can’t get enough of in recent years. That project is scheduled to go out for bid in September and Oak Island was presented an opportunity to purchase some of the sand for bargain prices.
Southport city manager asks for united community
Southport, which has had its share of political division recently, heard a call for unity on July 11 from its new city manager. Holding a Bible in his right hand, Stuart Turille Jr. took the oath of office, administered by Mayor Rich Alt at the Southport Community Building. Afterward the two shook hands and signed the oath of office document.
Adams provides Oak Island's financial update
Oak Island Town Council approved a contract earlier this month with a Whiteville accounting firm to conduct an audit of what turned out to be a successful fiscal year. Prior to its vote, Interim Town Manager Kathryn Adams provided council with a financial rundown of the past fiscal year at the board’s July 9 meeting, highlighting key aspects of a productive 12 months. Fiscal year 2023-24 ended June 30 and Adams said the town did very well with its tax collection rate, paid parking program and debt management. Oak Island received an additional $7.3 million in FEMA grant reimbursements and is expecting to receive more money from the agency soon.
Missing Endangered Alert issued for woman in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for Kayla Marie McCryndle. Fayetteville Police Department officers are asking citizens to be on the lookout for McCryndle, who has a cognitive impairment. Investigators say she is a 22-year-old black woman, who...
Greenville Tar Heel Little League wins 10-12 year old division state championship, to represent NC in Southeast Regional
WILSON, N.C. (WITN)– Greenville’s Tar Heel Little League beat Bull City of Durham 10-0 in the North Carolina Little League Baseball State Championship game on Thursday morning to advacne to the Southeast Regional. Tar Heel outscored their opponents 45-3 in the state tournament to go 4-0. They last...
EXCLUSIVE: Henderson Councilwoman apologizes for posts about former President Trump: 'I'm sorry'
Councilwoman Geraldine Champion has regrets after posting online that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was staged. She called it fake news because people in the audience did not run away."I felt like Mr. Trump had orchestrated this for the purpose of getting more votes. I did not believe he had been shot. The public official didn't make that statement. The private citizen did," said Champion. "The piece I'm sorry about is I didn't wait until I got the full report."Champion only wanted to speak with ABC11 Eyewitness News to clear her name. She took to Facebook...
Franklin County horse farm tour Aug. 2
Area horse owners and equine enthusiasts are invited to join the Franklin County Center for the 28th Annual Franklin County Regional Horse Farm Tour Aug. 2. The tour starts at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude around 2:30 pm. Participants will carpool to three area horse farms in the Bunn and Louisburg areas followed by lunch and door prizes. Cost is […] The post Franklin County horse farm tour Aug. 2 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rocky Mount Animal Services waiving adoption fees until next Monday
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — The Rocky Mount Animal Services Unit is waiving adoption fees until next Monday, July 22. Those interested in adopting a pet may visit the shelter at 1017 N. Church St. in Rocky Mount. The shelter is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local mill in New Bern ceases operations
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Weyerhaeuser has shut down the operations at their mill in New Bern. In a press statement the company said, “We did not come to this decision lightly given the significant impact on our employees, their families and the surrounding community, where we have a long history.” The company went on […]
Authorities investigate second death at Warsaw motel
WARSAW — The Relax Inn, located at 509 N. Pine St. in Warsaw has been a topic of concern for Warsaw residents and public officials alike due to nuisance and criminal activity. This year alone, from January through June, Duplin County 911 Communications received 63 calls for assistance including...
So far, no rush to use convenience sites for free
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County’s solid waste convenience sites are now to free to use. But so far, county residents aren’t flocking to the sites with their trash and recycling. “We are still in the early stages but haven’t noticed a significant change in usage since the elimination of decals,” said Brian Beasley, the county’s director of solid waste. Still, whether […] The post So far, no rush to use convenience sites for free first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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