Selma
Most seniors want to spend their remaining years in their homes. But, for many, that’s not always possible. People over the age of 65 are one of the fastest growing demographics in North Carolina, and some will need to rely on nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other senior care centers for help as they age. In 88 North Carolina counties, there are more people over the age of 60 than there are people under the age of 18, according to state data. U.S. News and World Report released its 2027 ratings of the best nursing homes on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with 78 nursing homes in North Carolina among the top of the 403 nursing homes rated by the company. Nursing homes, sometimes called skilled nursing homes, provide 24-hour medical care for long-term or short-term rehabilitative stays for people who need a high level of medical care. This is often the highest level of medical care a person can receive outside a hospital. Earlier this year, The News & Observer created a complete guide to finding a good senior care facility in the Raleigh area, including options besides nursing homes , checking facility inspections and key figures on local senior
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 78-year-old woman from the Cleveland community lost $10,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated scam involving a fake fraud alert and cryptocurrency payment. According to a report filed with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the victim received a text message claiming unauthorized charges had...
Strong fathers help build strong families, and strong families help build strong communities. To support that mission, Wake County Public Health and 100 Black Men of the Triangle East are hosting a free community town hall focused on fatherhood engagement.
Two thousand gingerbread cookies a day is the kind of December statistic that makes me forget I was researching restaurants. One North Carolina steakhouse bakes roughly that many during the holidays, then sends diners home with cookies handed out by elves. From there, the decorating only gets more ambitious. I...
A Sampson County woman says she fell to her knees after learning she won a $100,000 Powerball prize with a Quick Pick ticket.
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival drew crowds for live music, food, vendors and family activities across a 13-block footprint. The event continuing Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Wilson County community groups plan a Veterans Day ceremony, free meal and food giveaways and St. Therese’s Fall Extravaganza in November.
A driver is in custody Monday after the Wake County Sheriff's Office said he crashed during a chase with deputies. According to the sheriff's office, a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for failing to maintain lanes near Buffaloe Road on Interstate 540. The driver did not stop, leading to...
Back in late spring, when the design of interpretive signage for Vick Cemetery finally got underway, I reached out to the McIntosh family — “could we include a photo of their patriarch Charles Hines in the sign’s graphic?” Ever generous, they said yes, and Charles A. McIntosh sent me an image.
Wilson County Register of Deeds recorded property transfers from Oct. 26-30, including sales in Wilson, Elm City, Black Creek, Lucama and Stantonsburg.
Holly Springs posted the highest median price, while Apex accounted for more than half of the 283 sales across Holly Springs, Apex and Fuquay-Varina.
Expecting parents in Wake County received free baby essentials, parenting resources and support during the Bundles of Blessings Community Baby Shower in Apex.
NCHSAA football playoffs resume Friday as high school and Barton College basketball seasons tip off with showcases and the HoopState 252 Tip-Off in Wilson.
Elijah Whitney became Wilson Idol’s first Hall of Fame inductee as the music competition opens applications for its 2027 contest.
The November 9–15 NNS schedule includes soccer and football playoffs, basketball openers, Ambleside and Faith Christian games, plus schedule confirmation notes.
Johnston County commissioners delayed action on a proposed development ordinance while backing conservation easements to preserve two farms.
Wake County voter Katie Kronenwetter voted in the Republican primary from 2008 to 2020. But this time, she felt a little differently. Outside of Adams Elementary School on Election Day, Kronenwetter said she was “ready for a change.”. “My ideology has changed a lot since the last time I...
Wilson city staff outlined early fiscal 2027-28 budget priorities, including infrastructure capacity, a new fire station, aging facilities and potential parks projects.
Wilson County Commissioner Roger Lucas received a standing ovation at his final meeting after 28 years of service representing District 4.
Extreme drought has returned to parts of central and eastern North Carolina, and some wheat farmers are waiting for rain before planting next year's crop. The share of the state in extreme drought rose to 8% in the U.S. Drought Monitor released Nov. 5, up from 3% a week earlier, according to WFDD's weekly drought tracker.
