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What a clog!! New Bern crews work 12 hours to clear it
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) -The City of New Bern had a massive clog on its hands and is using the occasion to remind people to watch what they flush. New Bern officials say they had three clogs over the weekend at their wastewater treatment plant. They posted a rather disgusting...
Turkey Creek Fire and Rescue purchasing jet ski to help with water rescues
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Turkey Creek Fire and Rescue will soon purchase a jet ski to use during water rescues. Leaders at the fire department said the jet ski will give them faster response times since they require less manpower, which will be live-saving. This will be especially helpful since they are seeing an […]
Kinston woman accuses police of brutality
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - At the Piggly Wiggly parking lot in Kinston, the episode between 66-year-old Marilyn Fields and the Kinston police officer unfolded on a rainy day on July 18th. The confrontation began over what appeared to be a parking violation but escalated quickly. “Father we come to you...
Cumberland County Schools look to hire more substitute teachers as many leave classroom for good
Cumberland County Schools says it's taking steps to hire more substitute teachers after having a major shortage following the pandemic.Substitute teacher Orion Richardson tells ABC11 that teaching at Anne Chestnutt, his old middle school, is a full circle moment. Now specializing in science, Richardson says helping children grasp difficult concepts is his life's mission."You can understand something, but you might not comprehend everything. So my biggest thing is also to comprehend and to for them to understand what I'm trying to teach them," Richardson.Cumberland County Schools placed Richardson in one of their classrooms as part of the district's new partnership...
Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled
While he has been the varsity football head coach at Fike High since being announced as such in March, Rocky Lewis picked up some extra duties earlier this month when the Wilson County Board of Education confirmed his hiring as the ninth athletic director in Fike’s 67 years of existence. Lewis, who had been the head football coach at South […] The post Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farmville to host first Rub'n Shoulders barbecue festival and cook-off
Farmville is home to four barbecue restaurants in an area of about three miles. That proximity to pork is part of the inspiration for the town’s newest event, Rub’n Shoulders. Scheduled for July 27 at Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, the summer celebration will include food, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages, along with children’s activities, and vendors. The musical lineup will include Noah Jackson Cobb, Cheryl Willoughby and John and Landy. ...
Popular in Florida, this luxury housing trend could soon come to Brunswick County
A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the nation could soon come to Brunswick County. In July, the Brunswick County Planning Board considered and approved a text amendment to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a document that guides development in the county. The amendment makes way for the construction of casitas, or small house-like structures, to be built on recreational vehicle (RV) lots in outdoor RV resorts in the county.
More care is coming for New Hanover and Pender residents with progress on new hospital
A new hospital located in Scotts Hill is another step closer to serving residents in northern New Hanover County and eastern Pender County. The construction crew for Novant Scotts Hill Medical Center placed its last beam on the three-story, 250,000-square-foot community hospital building Tuesday afternoon, marking the completion of the building’s steel structure. The...
Major grocery chain to close one of its Wilmington locations
One location of a grocery chain in Wilmington is scheduled to close soon. Lowes Foods, located at 805 Pine Grove Drive, will close by the end of August, according to a news release from Capture Public Relations & Marketing. The decision is part of Alex Lee LLC, Lowes Foods parent company, and its broader company growth strategy. ...
Chamber seeks Pumpkin Queen Pageant entries
SPRING HOPE — The deadline for this year’s Pumpkin Queen Pageant is fast approaching. According to a Sunday post on the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page, contestants for the Miss Pumpkin Queen and Little Miss Pumpkin Queen titles must have applications filed by Aug. 4. The entry fee is $150 for Miss Pumpkin Queen contestants (ages 15-18) and […] The post Chamber seeks Pumpkin Queen Pageant entries first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kenzie Hinson of Make a Difference food pantry brings love into every meal whole-heartedly for those in need
Kenzie Hinson celebrates many milestones with her organization, Make a Difference (MAD) Food Pantry. The food pantry was created when Hinson was only ten years old and celebrates its tenth anniversary soon. For the first time, its doors temporarily closed last week for Hinson to go into surgery for a heart procedure. Serving Duplin, Wayne...
Outer Banks Surfing celebrates grand opening August 1
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Outer Banks Surfing, the exciting new business venture from local entrepreneurs Dalton and Reagan!. Join us on Thursday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m. at the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, located at...
Mount Olive man charged in Duplin County storage unit thefts
DUPLIN COUNTY, NC — The Duplin County Sheriff's Office says a man is now behind bars, facing charges regarding storage unit break-ins that occurred early this month. Michael Sauls of Mount Olive was charged with two counts of breaking and or entering, two counts of larceny, two counts of possession of stolen goods and obtaining property by false pretense.
Developer withdraws petition for apartment complex in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A developer’s plan to create a new multi-family development at 6634 Carolina Beach Road was discussed during Monday’s New Hanover County Commissioners meeting. The 6-building, 64-unit complex would have been built on 4.65 acres of land, next to Lord’s Creek neighborhood. Some...
Pasquotank elections board to petition state for one early voting site
Pasquotank residents planning to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election may be casting their ballots at just one location, instead of choosing between the two sites announced last month. The Pasquotank Board of Elections voted unanimously Monday to petition the state Board of Elections to allow election officials to conduct early voting at one location, the K.E. White Graduate Center. The vote comes about a month after the State Board of Elections ruled that the local board must provide two locations for early...
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) – An advisory against swimming was posted at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for...
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