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Another tax cut appears likely in Johnston
SMITHFIELD — For the fourth time in six years, County Commissioners appear likely to cut Johnston’s property tax rate. “I would like to throw out that we instruct staff to reduce the tax rates 2 cents,” Commissioner Fred Smith said at the board’s June 3 meeting. If commissioners follow through, the county’s tax rate will have fallen from 78 cents […] The post Another tax cut appears likely in Johnston first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WNCT.com’s Get in the Game: Easton Lewis
BENSON, N.C. (WNCT) — At six years old, Easton Lewis tried out for the TLP 8U Navy team. He is now seven and in his second season with the team. While Easton is a versatile baseball player, he enjoys playing catcher the most. Dustin Myers, head coach of TLP 8U Navy, said Easton fits in […]
It Takes An Army: Derek Ward and Company Fight Through Adversity to Join the WSOPM Champions Club
It’s a cool spring day at Benson, North Carolina’s GALOT Motorsports Park, home of the season-opening PDRA Summit Racing Equipment East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech. Derek Ward’s 53-foot race transporter is situated near the front of the Pro Boost pits, coincidentally right next to Spencer Hyde, who proudly sports a large “2023 World Series of Pro Mod Champion” decal on the back door of his trailer.
9 Fayetteville stars among 910Preps Fan's Choice Baseball Player of the Year nominees
The 2023-24 baseball season concluded for Cumberland County after a 3A Eastern Regional push for Terry Sanford in the NCHSAA playoffs to end its fantastic season as 3A East runner-up. After a number of spectacular performances throughout the season, it's your time to choose with the 910Preps Fan's Choice Baseball Player of the...
George Futrelle honored at Duplin County Airport with dedicated terminal
The Duplin County Airport held an event to celebrate the legacy of the late George Futrelle on Tuesday. Guests arrived to celebrate the former airport director and assistant county manager’s life and career who passed away in May of last year after a surgery. The ceremony had an attendance from local and national guests who were honored to come together to support Futrelle’s family. A terminal was named in honor of him as the new George Futrelle Terminal at the Duplin County Airport. Starting from ground zero in 1989 to a fully developed airport, Futrelle created a state of the art facility in the pursuit of his dreams. The county remembers him as a dedicated individual who cared deeply to make a difference by growing the airport into what it is today.
UMO accounting major excels through dedication, perseverance
The story of University of Mount Olive accounting major Josh Hernandez is one of resilience, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the opportunities he has been given. A 2022 Southern Wayne High School graduate, Hernandez is on track to graduate from UMO in the spring of 2026. Reflecting on...
911 calls detail events leading to Tuesday's fatal Cumberland County car wash shooting
A witness to a fatal shooting at a car wash off Rockfish Road on Tuesday morning said the victim was there for a "car meet" when an altercation turned deadly, according to a 911 call. Lamarvion Tremayne Aviticus McKinnon, 21, of Fayetteville, was killed in the 1:30 a.m. shooting near...
American Legion Post 103 pays tribute to D-Day veterans, honors others
Mount Olive American Legion Post 103 members remembered those who spearheaded the D-Day assault on the Normandy coast 80 years to the date while honoring several of their own as well during an event Thursday night, June 6. Anthony Wynn, post first vice commander, was recognized as the post’s Legionnaire...
Mother of two to receive Habitat for Humanity home in Burgaw
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity provides an opportunity for people in New Hanover, Pender and Duplin County to become homeowners who otherwise might not be able to. Latiful Fishburn is a mother of two who will soon be a homeowner in Burgaw through the program. She...
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