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01/10/2021

Volleyball: Trojans grab second straight road win with 3-1 victory over Flyers

PINEHURST, N.C. — Fayetteville Tech volleyball won its second straight road match Wednesday, recording a 3-1 victory over Sandhills CC. The Trojans (10-2) recovered from a shaky start to win by set scores of 23-25, 25-22, 25-15 and 25-18 over the Region 10 Division III Flyers (10-5). Sophomore rig...

01/10/2021

North Carolina Man Feels 'Real Good' After Big Lottery Win

The lucky winner already has plans to spend his six-figure prize.

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No. 3 Raiders look for another 4A win against struggling Hoke County

ROCKINGHAM — Currently in the driver’s seat to earn a top seed in the 4A playoffs, the Richmond Raider varsity football team will look to keep its foot on the gas pedal as it heads to Raeford on Friday. Entering its second week of Sandhills Athletic Conference play, the No....

30/09/2021

Mick Jagger grabs a beer at Charlotte, North Carolina dive bar. Was he ‘waiting on a friend’?

He looked like any other ball-cap clad, jeans-wearing North Carolinian as he stood at a high-table and quaffed a brew at one of Charlotte’s most famous dive bars Wednesday night. No adoring fans to shrug off, no security guards by his side as Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger enjoyed...

30/09/2021

North Carolina singer wows John Legend, Kelly Clarkson on “The Voice” with R&B hit song

Janora Brown, a 22-year-old, previously unknown singing sensation from Wingate in Union County, advanced on NBC’s “The Voice” Tuesday night. Brown wowed the audience and judges with her rendition of R&B-soul singer Monica’s “Angel of Mine.”. She picked John Legend from the panel of judge...

30/09/2021

Builder of 4×4 utility vehicle picks Raleigh for US headquarters, new jobs

RALEIGH – A $60 billion global conglomerate that’s planning to begin selling a 4×4 utility next year will base its US operations in Raleigh. In an announcement early Wednesday, INEOS Automotive detailed rollout and support plans for its Grenadier 4×4 that’s scheduled to launch next July. U.S...

30/09/2021

NCCU Alumnus Named MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Fellow for Innovation in Biological Physics

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) alumnus Ibrahim Cissé, Ph.D., ’04 was named one of 25 MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Fellows in the Class of 2021. The MacArthur Fellows Program honors talented individuals who, “have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pu...

30/09/2021

$570 million Powerball jackpot ranks as 8th largest in game history

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) – The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night has climbed to the 8th largest in the history of the game, offering a lucky winner $570 million. A winner would have the choice of taking the jackpot as the $570 million annuity or as a cash payment of $410.1 million. If won, the $570 ...

30/09/2021

Gallery: Warrenton Fall Festival 2021

Warrenton hosted its 2021 Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25, featuring street vendors, flashy cars, classic music, and plenty of kids' activities. To order photo reprints, call 636-456-6397.

30/09/2021

This train takes riders back in time to the golden age of locomotion

Enjoy drinking local craft beer while riding these antique trains!

30/09/2021

Saint Augustine's University moves all classes online for the next week citing health, safety

Saint Augustine's University is moving all its classes online for the next week.

30/09/2021

Wednesday Powerball jackpot 8th largest in game history

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday has reached $570 million, making it the 8th largest in the game’s history. If someone won the jackpot, they would have the choice of a $570 million annuity or $410.1 million as a cash payment. “One of the winners of the...

29/09/2021

Watch: Clemson football player spits on NC State fan after upset loss

Clemson football player E.J. Williams spit on NC State football fans while walking off the field. Clemson football player E.J. Williams appears to spit on NC State football fans who stormed the field after the Tigers were upset on Saturday. It has been a frustrating season for the Tigers, to...

29/09/2021

After adding 8.6 million customers since start of 2020, Fidelity to hire 1,500 in RTP

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (WNCN) — Fidelity Investments is bringing 1,500 entry-level customer service jobs to the Triangle. The company needs to hire people to run its new Personal Investment Regional Center at Research Triangle Park. “Fidelity is seeking candidates with strong customer serv...

29/09/2021

Pfizer gives vaccine data from kids 5-11 to FDA

NEW YORK — Pfizer has submitted research to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children as it moves closer to seeking approval for expanded use of the shots. The drugmaker and its partner, Germany’s BioNTech, say they expect to request emergency...

29/09/2021

North Carolina hospital system fires about 175 workers over vaccine mandate

A North Carolina hospital system said it has terminated about 175 workers in what has been one of the largest mass-firings in the country over COVID-19 vaccine mandate compliance. Novant Health Spokesperson Megan Rivers said Monday that around 200 of the 375 employees who were suspended last week ov...

29/09/2021

A Charlotte news legend retired, and she’s gonna hate me for writing this

I’ll be brief, because she’d have little patience for me dragging this out: But I have to send a big congratulations to Sharon Houston on her first full week of retirement (no, really, Sharon, don’t go in today). She finished her trailblazing 47-year television career with four years as presid...

29/09/2021

Raleigh model redefines industry by starting career in her 70s

Raleigh resident Carolyn Doelling has created the ultimate reboot in retirement by starting a career as a fashion model at the age of 74.

29/09/2021

Dates announced for Fayetteville native J. Cole's Dreamville Festival

The dates of Fayetteville native J. Cole's Dreamville Festival have been announced through the festival's Twitter page Monday. The Dreamville Festival is scheduled to be held April 2 and April 3 in Raleigh, and tickets go on sale Friday on the Dreamville Festival website. Earlier this summer as J. C...

29/09/2021

From North Carolina to Florida, protesters have disrupted school board meetings over masks, CRT

School board meetings across the nation have become heated in recent months — at times breaking out into threats with some protesters getting arrested. The issues of whether to require students to wear face masks or to get the COVID-19 vaccine or how race and gender should be taught have led to he...

29/09/2021

Looking for work? New Triangle Region Job Board lists 1,740+ positions

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – We’ve made an addition to WRAL TechWire’s exclusive Jobs Report: the Triangle Region Job Board. The job board is a collaboration between Leadership Triangle, Raleigh Founded, and American Underground and as of Sunday afternoon, listed more than 1,740 job openings. But ...

29/09/2021

St. Roch to reopen four months after kitchen fire

Raleigh, N.C. — Four months after a fire swept through its kitchen, St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar will reopen its doors on Wednesday. The downtown Raleigh restaurant, known for its Louisiana-inspired menu, had only been reopen at full capacity for one week when the fire engulfed the kitchen in late ...

28/09/2021

East Bladen topples Bulldogs in overtime

ST. PAULS — East Bladen went to overtime and defeated St. Pauls 2-1 on Monday evening in 2-A Southeastern Athletic Conference high school boys soccer. The Eagles were runner-up to St. Pauls last season as members of the Three Rivers Conference. East Bladen, coached by Jay Raynor for the 11th seaso...

28/09/2021

Wall Street’s Buying Up U.S. Health Care — Including In North Carolina

What happens when Wall Street takes over health care? You may not realize it, but private equity firms — which invest money for wealthy people, pension funds and endowments — are buying up medical practices and hospitals all over the U.S., expecting a big return on their money. The growing...

28/09/2021

The Magical Experience of Visiting The Biltmore Estate

Here's why The Biltmore Estate should be on every traveler's itinerary. Millions of people visit Asheville, N.C. each year and return home to their friends and neighbors raving about their travels to this thriving city in Western North Carolina. They mention the Blue Ridge Mountains' scenic views an...

28/09/2021

Wall Street’s Buying Up U.S. Health Care — Including In North Carolina

What happens when Wall Street takes over health care? You may not realize it, but private equity firms — which invest money for wealthy individuals, pension funds and endowments — are buying up medical practices and hospitals all over the U.S., expecting a big return on their money. The growing....

28/09/2021

After 75 years of service, future of beloved Wake County restaurant uncertain

Since 1946, Toot-n-Tell Restaurant in Garner has grown from a tiny drive-thru to a beloved local eatery — but its doors may have closed for good. Customers approaching the bright blue and yellow facade of the building at 903 W. Garner Road are now met with a “For Lease” sign out front.

28/09/2021

Small Business Center and local ISSA chapter to host free cybersecurity webinar

The Small Business Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College and the Fayetteville-Fort Bragg Chapter of ISSA will host a free webinar about cybersecurity at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 6. The webinar will discuss why and how small business owners should guard their businesses against cyber-attacks, t...

28/09/2021

Escape To Secret Falls For A Beautiful North Carolina Nature Scene

Take a short hike of 0.6 miles into the heart of the Nantahala National Forest (the biggest of North Carolina’s four national forests) to discover an incredible 50-foot waterfall hidden along a sharp bend in Big Creek near Highlands. The trailhead to Secret Falls is 6.5 miles southeast of Highland...

28/09/2021

Pechmann Fishing Education Center’s October schedule

Numerous fishing workshops are scheduled for October. The Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville has released its October class schedule. The education center is managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Each course is led by Wildlife Commission staff or trained volunteers. Most....

27/09/2021

North Carolina Restaurateur Writes About Narrowly Missing 9/11

Were it not for her sister’s wedding, Tarboro restaurateur, sommelier, and brewery owner Inez Ribustello would have likely found herself on either the 106th or 107th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center Complex on the morning of September 11, 2001. As the Beverage Director and Cellar...

27/09/2021

Triangle Business Journal names Dean J. Rich Leonard among 2021 CEOs of the Year

RALEIGH — Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard is among the Triangle Business Journal’s 2021 CEO of the Year and C-suite Award winners. The Triangle’s business community came together the evening of Sept. 22 to honor the award winners during a dinner and presentation that was held at The Umstead ...

27/09/2021

Around 100 employees fired at NC hospital for noncompliance with mandatory vaccination program

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WJZY) – More than 100 Novant Health employees have been terminated after not complying with the company’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination program, the health company confirmed Monday. Novant officials said last week that around 375 workers were suspended for being non-complia...

27/09/2021

North Carolina gas prices see slight decline

North Carolina gas prices have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.94 per gallon Monday, September 27, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Gas prices in North Carolina are 8.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.8 cents...

27/09/2021

'More than hair': Fayetteville stylist uses talents to help those fighting cancer

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- As the International Folk Festival gets underway this weekend in Fayetteville, a hairstylist will be putting his celebration of art on full display to help those battling cancer and other ailments. For Marcus Doss, styling hair isn't just a passion, it is his art. "I sta...

27/09/2021

3-D printed vaccine patch pioneered at UNC could revolutionize how we distribute vaccinations

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- New technology coming out of UNC Chapel Hill could change everything about how vaccines are administered. Scientists at UNC and Stanford created a 3-D printed vaccine patch that's as small as the tip of your finger. The vaccine patch uses microneedles just long enough to....

27/09/2021

SBA to open 3rd Business Recovery Center in Western North Carolina to help flood victims

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Those needing help applying for federal flood assistance will soon have three locations in the mountains to choose from. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a third Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Transylvania County. The BRC w...

27/09/2021

NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe nearly misses race due to flight issue

Briscoe had issues flying out of Charlotte to Las Vegas. Today, the NASCAR Cup Series takes the green flag in Las Vegas, NV. It’s a playoff race at the 1.5-mile of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Some teams have planes of their own and some drivers do as well. For a...

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