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Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business
SMITHFIELD — An equipment failure caused a small sewage spill on Thursday near Clayton, the county’s Public Utilities Department reported. An air-release valve on a pressure sewer main failed, spilling about 3,000 gallons of raw sewage into a tributary of Reedy Branch. The spill occurred near 7531 U.S. 70 Business, which is near the highway’s interchange with U.S. 70. The […] The post Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School district hires 17 new teachers
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. The Wilson County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes during its July meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE HIRINGS • Cindy Dunn, school to […] The post School district hires 17 new teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Alex Lewis Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
MURFREESBORO, N.C. - Chowan University's men's basketball coach, Rob Burke, announced in July 2024 that Alex Lewis will be joining the staff as the new Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Bringing with him a diverse coaching background and a strong interest in player development, Lewis is sure to help take the team to new heights.
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts give tick safety tips
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are providing tick safety tips to spread awareness and prevent tick-related illness. The districts recommend taking the following steps to stay safe from tick-related illness throughout summer:. Prepare for ticks before you go outside. Use an Environmental Protection Agency-registered...
Jules Levanti ’25 becomes Elon’s first N.C. Space Grant Undergraduate Research Scholar
Jules Levanti ’25 started her collegiate journey studying finance – not even thinking about undergraduate research, let alone studying the universe. But three years later, Levanti is the first Elon University student to be named an Undergraduate Research Scholar by North Carolina Space Grant to further her research on dwarf galaxies.
CHCCS Narrows Focus for Bond Plan; Estes Hills, Carrboro, and FPG Elementary Schools Prioritized
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education tasked its district staff with pursuing a “lead option” for its school infrastructure goals based on the bond referendum planned for the fall, suggesting at its latest meeting that further tweaking to the plan may be needed. At its meeting...
2 charged in violent child custody dispute in Hillsborough, police say
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Tuesday night, Hillsborough police officers charged two people following a violent incident that occurred on the southern part of town. Hillsborough Police went to an apartment complex in response to a reported kidnapping. Investigators learned that instead of a kidnapping, a child custody dispute had turned violent.
Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months
Within weeks of the 2022 fall semester, three staff members at East Wake High reported fellow teacher James Rencher to East Wake Principal Stacey Alston, according to recently leaked emails and letters given exclusively to WRAL News. It would take 19 more months before law enforcement was notified. On Oct....
Arrests Made In Dollar General Robbery
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two suspects in the armed robbery of Dollar General, at 10525 Cleveland Road, Garner. James Marcus Almond, age 50, of Gardner Road, Four Oaks and a 16 year-old juvenile are charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, and two counts of second degree kidnapping.
Food Lion to open new store in Garner, N.C.
SALISBURY, N.C. – Food Lion plans to open a new supermarket in Garner, N.C., on Wednesday, July 24. The retailer has served the Garner community for nearly 50 years, and says that the new store will offer a larger assortment and enhanced shopping experience, with a layout designed to ensure convenience and accessibility while providing a pleasant overall ambiance.
Report of missing child in Aberdeen deemed “unfounded”
A report of a missing child had first responders searching on the ground, and in the air, in the 300 block of North Sycamore Street on Tuesday morning. Members from the Aberdeen Police Department, Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, Moore County Sheriff’s Office, and Moore County Public Safety were on scene near the bridge over the creek close to Elm Street.
Lightning strike at Sanford Golf Course puts nearly half the carts out of commission
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly half of the golf carts at Sanford Municipal Golf Course are temporarily out of commission due to a lightning event Sunday evening. According to the city, the course is currently operating with 26 of its 51 golf carts. As a result, those with late-morning tee times will likely not have access to a cart.
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