2023-12-19 15:29:00 Repairs to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge’s moveable mid-section means lanes in one direction will have to be closed for months at a time. Officials worry where that traffic, especially trucks, will go The trucks are going to have to go somewhere. But where? That’s the issue state and local officials are grappling … Read more
2023-12-17 11:45:05 An intense storm is expected to strengthen as it moves up the Southeast coast Sunday. Some flooding and strong winds are likely across the Wilmington area. Residents are urged to use caution while driving and to be prepared for some power outages. Here’s what you can expect and how you should prepare: Rainfall … Read more
2023-10-19 14:28:53 Bill Graham, Republican and Salisbury attorney. submitted photo RALEIGH The Republican candidate field for governor in 2024 is getting crowded. A new GOP candidate declared his candidacy on Wednesday, with the potential to change the race that has Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson as the frontrunner. Bill Graham, a Salisbury attorney and previous candidate … Read more
2023-10-07 15:03:50 A North Carolina man saw the flashy purple tickets in a new scratch-off gamebought one and scored the first jackpot, lottery officials said. Lenoir resident Tomas Garcia won $2 million on his $20 Power 20s ticket, according to a lottery news release on Friday. He beat odds of 1 in 3.23 millionaccording to … Read more