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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 […]
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.
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...
New Bern Southpaws sweep doubleheader over Edenton Steamers to grab division lead
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Two of the hottest teams in the Old North State League squared off for a doubleheader on Wednesday night and New Bern took both games. The Southpaws earning 1-0 win in game one and an 11-1 win in six innings in game two to walk-off to the division lead.
Children learn about social justice through YWCA Lower Cape Fear event
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Conversations for Peace until Justice Just Is was the name of the event put on by the YWCA Lower Cape Fear on Thursday night. The free event was open to families of all ages so they could learn more about social justice. Children participated in activities...
50+ events happening this weekend
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - Are you looking for events this weekend? Well there’s a lot of live music, everything from world-renowned bands like the Eli Young Band and local performers. There’s also many pop-up markets, some even bringing it back in time with selling physical vinyl’s, DVDs and cassettes.
Police: Man accused of pointing gun at Wilmington traffic was not armed with a weapon
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A portion of College Road near UNCW closed Thursday, July 18, after police received a report of a man pointing a gun at traffic, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 600 block of College Road at around 9:30...
Incentive package of $13M lures Nipro headquarters to North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Nipro, manufacturer of medical surgical and renal products, has been lured to North Carolina by an incentive package of more than $13 million. The 70-year-old Japanese company secured a $2.48 million grant from the state toward a $397 million manufacturing center and American headquarters. It is eligible for other assistance such […]
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife speaks at pregnancy center that offers ‘abortion pill reversal’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Abortion has remained a hot topic in the 2024 North Carolina election cycle, particularly after state lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto in order to pass a law restricting abortions in the state. Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein has run numerous ads attacking his opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, and heavily […]
No state budget this year means Medicaid could run low
NC Medicaid costs fluctuate each year. The state Department of Health and Human Services forecasts how costs might change and asks the legislature for funding adjustments based on those predictions. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the department asked for almost half a billion dollars extra to meet higher costs —...
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