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Man charged with statutory rape following investigation by Pender County Sheriff's Office
A Rocky Point man has been arrested following a brief investigation by the Pender County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit and the Support Division School Resource Officer Unit. According to a post on the Pender County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, on Wednesday officers charged Antonio DeJesus Martinez Hernandez, 30, with...
Greenevers Fireman's Day Parade announces marshal and master of ceremonies
The firemen of Greenevers will celebrate their Annual Greenevers Fireman’s Day Parade on April 27, 2024, 10:00 A.M. This year the parade committee members are elated to welcome the marshal for the parade Rev. Michael Maddox and the Master of Ceremonies Comedian Charles Pickett. Rev. Maddox is the pastor of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church and an influencer and inspiration for the youth and local citizens. The son of the late Leroy Judge and the late Jean Maddox Judge, Rev. Maddox spent his adolescent years...
Maple Hill man arrested following over 90 break-ins
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Maple Hill man has been taken into custody in Bladen County following a long string of breaking and entering cases. According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Joseph Clark Jr. is linked to more than:. 30 breaking and entering into motor vehicle...
Where are they (Burgaw) now? Post contest, here’s a look at what these chefs are doing
A year ago, Richard Johnson and his team at Burgaw Now were combing through hundreds of entries for their Own You Own contest where the chance to design and run a restaurant in the historic Pender County community was the prize. That possibility drew chefs from around the greater Wilmington...
Nursing student is bringing life to Duplin County
A bit shy but a great observer, Marisol Galvan speaks her mind about healing and moving forward as a nursing student. As a nursing student at University of Mount Olive, Marisol Galvan aims to always put the patient first. “People always underestimate me a little bit. I really enjoy doing what I do and helping people.” “I am from Mexico but I grew up in Butner in North Carolina.” Galvan...
North Carolina man wins $25,000 a year for life after buying $2 ticket
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Harold Eubanks, of Beulaville, bought a $2 Lucky for Life ticket and won a $25,000 a year for life prize. Eubanks bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from 365 Stores LLC on North Jackson Street in Beulaville. He won his prize by matching all five white balls in Thursday’s drawing. […]
Dill-ightful Times Ahead: North Carolina Pickle Festival in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE, Duplin County —You can get out and enjoy the North Carolina Pickle Festival in Duplin County this weekend. Its all happening in downtown Mount Olive. The festival kicks off Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the main day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Novel explores 'Pender County Rangers' baseball in the Jim Crow era
Teachers and parents trying to get young boys interested in reading now have a power hitter in their lineup. Sandra W. Headen, a former researcher with the UNC School of Public Health in Chapel Hill, has turned to writing books for young readers. Her new novel, "Warrior on the Mound," sets a baseball saga in Pender County.
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