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Man Dies After Being Electrocuted at Cemetery in North Carolina, Deputies Say

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Man Dies After Being Electrocuted at Cemetery in North Carolina, Deputies Say

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DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was fatally electrocuted at a cemetery in Harnett County Friday morning, deputies said. According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of an unconscious person around 8:45 a.m. at the Chicora Cemetery on 3467 N.C. 82 in Dunn, near the Averasboro Battlefield and Museum. They located the body of a man who appeared to have been electrocuted. Deputies said the man was identified as 57-year-…See the Story

Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed chase on I-95; 2 suspects at large

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Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed chase on I-95; 2 suspects at large

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It started when a state trooper attempted to stop a group of motorcyclists traveling southbound on I-95 in Harnett County.Read Article

New Chairman Takes Helm as Board Chooses Jonathan Arritt to Lead - The Virginian Review

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New Chairman Takes Helm as Board Chooses Jonathan Arritt to Lead - The Virginian Review

LOW MOOR, Va. (VR) – The Alleghany Highlands School Board elected new leadership and approved a significant policy change during its reorganization meeting Tuesday, marking a transition in governance as the district prepares for the upcoming school year. Jonathan Arritt was elected as the new board chairman, with John Littleton selected as vice chairman. The […] The post New Chairman Takes Helm as Board Chooses Jonathan Arritt to Lead appeared f…See the Story

Bishop McCort Graduate Matt Moot Named Head Men's Golf Coach at Campbell University

Campbell University Athletic Director Hannah Bazemore announced that longtime assistant and 2007 Bishop McCort Catholic graduate Matt Moot has been promoted to head men’s golf coach.Golf · Buies Creek See the Story

Women's Empowerment | Courtney Dahlquist - Campbell University

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – It seems that Courtney Dahlquist was destined for a career in nursing.Buies Creek · Buies Creek Read Article

Hinesville native named mayor pro tem of N.C. city

Dunn City Councilwoman April Gaulden made history last Tuesday night when council members voted her in as the city’s first female mayor pro tempore. As mayor pro tem, Gaulden will preside over any meetings and serve on the mayor’s behalf in his absence. Until Tuesday night, it was a role no woman has claimed in Dunn since the city’s incorporation on Feb. 12, 1887.Dunn · Dunn Read Article

July 4th Celebration At Coats Museum & Bell Tower

MCGEE’S CROSSROADS COMMUNITY – A July 4th Celebration will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Coats Museum, Bell Tower and House, located at 3317 Old Fairground Road, Angier. View the history of the McGee’s Crossroads community, tour the house, museum and ringing of the bells. Robin Vanessa Johnson will be performing. Hot […]Angier · Angier Read Article

Campbell University Welcomes President William M. Downs

BUIES CREEK – Dr. William M. Downs begins his term today (July 1) as Campbell’s sixth president in its 137-year history. Downs brings more than three decades of distinguished experience in higher education, underscored by significant leadership roles and notable academic accomplishments. As he assumes the executive position at Campbell, Downs is focused on building […]Buies Creek · Buies Creek Read Article

Schmidt joins coaching staff - Campbell University

BUIES CREEK - Nolan Schmidt has joined Campbell Volleyball and Greg Goral's coaching staff. Schmidt comes to The Creek following a two-year stint at Triangle Volleyball Club based in Raleigh.Buies Creek · Buies Creek Read Article

NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge #SpaceSaturday

NASA has announced the winnder of the 2025 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC). HERC engages students in “hands-on engineering design correlated to NASA’s Artemis missions” with a live, participatory culminating event held at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Here’s more from NASA: NASA has announced the winning student teams in the 2025 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. This year’s competition challenged teams to…NASA · Buies Creek Read Article

Dupree named CAA Rookie of the Year - Campbell University

BUIES CREEK - Mekhi Dupree was tabbed CAA Men's Rookie of the Year for the outdoor Track & Field Season.Buies Creek · Buies Creek Read Article

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