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The Robesonian

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Lumbee Tribe to hold cultural health fair

PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribe will hold its fourth annual Lumbee Cultural Health Fair & Connect and Heal Talking Circle on Saturday.

Maxton, NC · 3d

hoodline.com

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Richmond, Anson, Scotland DA Race So Tight It's Headed for a Recount

Incumbent Democratic District Attorney Jamie Adams is clinging to a narrow, unofficial lead over Republican challenger Todd Scott in the three-county District 21 race covering Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties, a margin so tight that the contest is now subject to a recount. Just how tight depends on which count you trust.

Scotland County, NC · 2d

The Fayetteville Observer

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Cumberland County data center pause could last 6 more months

Cumberland County's data center pause could last another six months after commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing next month to extend the original moratorium. At its Nov. 12 agenda session, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners decided to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 14, solely for a public hearing on extending the moratorium. Commissioners voted unanimously June 15 to impose a moratorium on data center development to enable county staff and commissioners to draft an ordinance outlining requirements for data center developers in Cumberland County. At Thursday's meeting, commissioners appeared inclined to move forward with extending the pause, with Chairman Kirk deViere noting that the board had unanimously approved the previous moratorium. The discussion instead centered on whether to hold the hearing at a time that would give the public the best opportunity to attend and whether incoming board members should have input on extending the moratorium. Why Cumberland County may extend the data center moratorium County Attorney Rick Moorefield told commissioners an extension would ensure enough time to fully consider regulations for data centers. The current moratorium expires Dec. 15. "We're not going to be able to have an amendment to the zoning ordinance by

Cumberland County, NC · 1d

The Robesonian

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Service, sacrifice honored at RCC Veterans Luncheon

LUMBERTON — Patriotism, gratitude, and a deep appreciation for military service filled the room at Robeson Community College (RCC) on We

Lumberton, NC · 2d

bizfayetteville.com

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Local Army Veteran now supporting the health of service members and their families

Fayetteville-based Stephen DeLellis is a retired Army lieutenant colonel with over three decades in Army Special Operations Forces and 16 combat deployments across six conflicts. DeLellis began his military career as an enlisted private in 1983, later serving in the 1st Ranger Battalion and Army Special Operations. His experience ranges from surviving a helicopter crash during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu to participating in the operation to capture Manuel Noriega in Panama. He went on to become an Army physician assistant and served as deputy command surgeon for U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

Fayetteville, NC · 4d

Sampson Independent

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Veterans find fellowship among free breakfast

GARLAND — Helping Hands Change Makers, Inc. hosted a free breakfast for veterans in Garland Wednesday morning, an event which included plenty of food, fellowship, and music. Helping Hands Change Makers is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide uplifting events for Garland and the surrounding communities. “The...

Garland, NC · 1d

The Robesonian

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Community Calendar for Nov. 14 and beyond

EDITOR’S NOTE: Send your Community Calendar items to Editor Chris Stiles at cstiles@robesonian.com. Kiwanis Pancake Festival, Nov. 13-14: The annual “All You Can Eat” Kiwanis Pancake Festival is dine-in, take-out or drive-thru at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center. The festival runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Kids age 4 and under eat free. All proceeds will support the Children’s Foundation. Come out and support this Kiwanis mission. Note: Online tickets can only be redeemed inside the recreation center.

Robeson County, NC · 1d

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LGC begins process to evaluate financial futures of Ronda, Rowland

After months of financial unrest, the Local Government Commission has placed the towns of Ronda in Wilkes County and Rowland in Robeson County into the statutory process for evaluating financially unsustainable municipalities. The process will determine whether the towns can be financially rehabilitated or should be dissolved. “People in Ronda...

Robeson County, NC · 1d

columbuscountynews.com

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Park Hosts Veterans Rally Saturday

Vendors, food trucks, live music, and veterans service organizations will finish off Veterans Day week activities at the Veterans Memorial Park Saturday. Volunteer Angela Norris said this is the first Veterans Rally, an event they hope to make an annual event. “There will be something for everyone who wants to...

Whiteville, NC · 2d

Star News

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Popular Wilmington festival rebrands and expands, plus your weekend

The first time I met Lucy Vasquez was back in the late 1990s. Vasquez had contacted me hoping I'd write about a new festival she was starting, something called Festival Latino. At that time, Latino people were first starting to move to the Wilmington area, but Vasquez, who hails from near Los Angeles, said she almost didn't recognize the Latinos she was meeting around Wilmington. They kept their heads down, she told me, were quiet and didn't often seek to interact with their community. She wanted to start Festival Latino to help introduce Wilmington to its new neighbors. Nearly three decades, and several locations, later, the festival has been a success. This year, it's undergoing a bit of an expansion and a rebrand, as the 26th annual Amigos International Festival will return to Ogden Park in Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. The name may be different, but the free festival is still billed as a "cross-cultural weekend of food, music, dancing and family." "It’s an opportunity for people with different languages and cultural backgrounds to enjoy each other’s company," Vasquez wrote in a news release, with food from Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, Honduras, Colombia, the Caribbean

Wilmington, NC · 3d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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More than 3,000 runners expected for Battleship Half Marathon; road closures planned in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than 3,000 athletes are expected to compete in the 28th annual Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K and 5K on Sunday, November 15th, bringing several road closures and traffic impacts to downtown Wilmington and the Greenfield Lake area. The races will take place from...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Wilmington Says It Will Not Waive an Estimated $122,000 Mitigation Fee for Six 100-Year-Old Live Oaks Slated to Come Down at the 550-Unit Hillcrest Redevelopment

Wilmington's city manager won't waive an estimated $122,000 mitigation fee for six 100-year-old live oaks at the 550-unit Hillcrest redevelopment.

Wilmington, NC · 7d

Charlotte Observer

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Mystery fish caught off NC coast sets a ‘new species state record,' officials say

A fisherman accidentally set a “new species state record” in North Carolina when he caught an oval-shaped fish that no one on the charter boat could identify. Jim Bickerstaff was about 45 miles off Southport, fishing in 140 feet of water when something on his 80-pound test line started fighting back. The elongated fish he pulled aboard the Oak Island Fishing Charter weighed just over 6 pounds, and was 25.5 inches long and 17 inches around, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries said in a Nov. 10 news release. It has been identified as a unicorn filefish, and it represented a new species for the state’s record keeping. “The truth is, none of us knew what type of fish it was. I’ve been fishing offshore for years, and our captain goes out there more than anybody I know. None of us had ever seen one, and none of us knew what to call it,” Bickerstaff told The Charlotte Observer. “I would love to claim that I’m quite the amazing angler who searched all his life to catch this great white whale, but that would be untrue as I was unaware of this fish’s existence. I actually used the Fish Rules

North Carolina · 4d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Traffic shift planned on Wrightsville Avenue near orthopedic hospital starting Monday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers traveling along Wrightsville Avenue near Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital should prepare for temporary traffic changes beginning Monday, Nov. 16. According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), a contractor will begin replacing a water meter vault in the 5300 block of...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

Star News

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New steakhouse opens and where to find holiday help in Wilmington

This week's best bite was probably one of the signature pies from a popular Carolina Beach spot. With a fresh, mini-size Crack Pie in hand, I finally got a chance to see why it is so addictive. It's sugary and buttery and eats a bit like a cookie. It's one of the area's most popular desserts from local bakeries for the Thanksgiving holiday. What are some of the others? You can check it out, along with more of this week's food news, below. What's open? New steaks : After a quick turnaround, the newest restaurant in the Monkey Junction area officially opened this week. In addition to a full menu of steaks, appetizers, brunch and more, there are also some notable specials. Appetizers are half-priced 3-5 p.m. and there are more mid-day options like mini meatloaf and garlic parm mac. Plus, the weekday specials, like Tuesday's Burger Night with $5.95 burgers, are sure to be a hit. More: Hospitality veterans launch new steakhouse in Wilmington And more : For more new restaurants to try, we also have our latest round-up of those that have recently opened, as well as those that have closed. More: 14 recent restaurant openings and closings

Wilmington, NC · 2d

WECT

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Wilmington Thanksgiving luncheon welcomes community seniors

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Community members aged 55 and older are invited to a Thanksgiving luncheon in Wilmington next week. The annual Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MLK Center. Call 910-341-0053 to pre-register.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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BAD Day Music & Arts Festival returns to Wilmington with live music, art and more

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A day filled with live music, art and entertainment is taking over downtown Wilmington this weekend as the BAD Day Music & Arts Festival returns for its second year. The festival is being held Saturday, November 14th, in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District, bringing together nationally...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

WECT

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Merrick wins NC House District 20 race by 77 votes after New Hanover County canvass

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Tim Merrick won the North Carolina House District 20 race over Dane Scalise by 77 votes after the New Hanover County Board of Elections completed its vote canvass. Official results posted on the State Board of Elections website show Merrick received 22,156 votes to...

New Hanover County, NC · 2d

Star News

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Pender County asks residents to help locate undocumented graves

Hundreds of unverified, or even forgotten, graves may be scattered across Pender County, officials believe. Now, the county is asking residents to help find them. Pender County has launched an effort to locate burial grounds that may be missing from county maps. The goal is to reduce conflict between historical perseveration and future development , as well as share that information with the public. The county already has mapped over 450 cemeteries and graveyards, but officials believe there are more to locate. The county has asked residents to share information --including locations, historical details, and photographs -- about burial grounds that may be unmapped. The campaign is already yielding results. However, accessing some of the cemeteries could provide a challenge of its own. Why locate cemeteries? Pender County has been mapping cemeteries through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for 15 years. According to the committee overseeing the cemetery identification project, this newest effort aims to take advantage of newer technologies in mapping. The county’s maps, which will be updated with the new burial grounds once verified by the committee, are accessible online to the public. “The new reporting method is expected to reduce future conflicts with development and historical preservation,” the

Pender County, NC · 2d

WECT

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Brunswick County Public Utilities returns to chloramines as disinfectant

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County water customers may notice a temporary change in the taste or smell of their water as the county returns to using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. The water remains safe to use, according to the Brunswick County Public Utilities Department. The transition from...

Brunswick County, NC · 3d