Will Thomas

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White Oak Elementary unveils new Little Library

6 days ago | times-herald.com | Will Thomas

Finding a new book is easier than ever at White Oak Elementary thanks to the school’s new Little Library. The library is a source of free reading material for the school. Students can take a book home to read so long as they leave one in return. White Oak’s K-Kids Club came up with the project, club sponsor and White Oak teacher Jill Finnerty said. K-Kids member Ellisyn Dyer and her family built the structure while the rest of the club helped paint.
Western High School alumni turn back the years at class reunion

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Will Thomas

The Western School became an elementary school in 1973, but the alumni still meet to celebrate its extensive legacy and the countless memories made within its walls. The school’s reunion committee held a reunion last Saturday at Western Elementary. More than 170 people from the graduating classes between 1950 and 1973 attended the reunion, Pam Beavers said. Beavers, a member of the 1970 graduating class, is on the reunion committee.
Athletes shine at 2025 Special Olympics

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Will Thomas

Athletes and volunteers from across Coweta County filled Drake Stadium last week to celebrate a day of inclusivity, compassion and competition. Attendees were celebrating the 2025 Special Olympics, held at Newnan High School last Wednesday. More than 350 athletes from 26 schools in Coweta and Heard County participated in the event. The day featured several events for the athletes to compete in, including shot put, long jump and the 100-meter dash.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore asks for tips following forcible entry at Bodie Island Lighthouse

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is asking for help related to the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Leaders say someone forcibly made their way into the lighthouse Monday evening or Tuesday morning. That's all the information that has been provided to News 3 at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the National Park Service's Investigative Services Branch. The investigation will not impact the everyday climbing operations at the lighthouse.
Legislation introduced that could help prevent house collapses in the Outer Banks

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

RODANTHE, N.C. — Help could be on the way for homeowners of threatened oceanfront structures in the Outer Banks. Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that could help homeowners dealing with being between a rock and a hard place when deciding what to do with their home. “It's a shame that they are falling into the ocean," said Stephen Culley, a homeowner in Rodanthe.
New OBX license plate agency expected to open in August

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

KITTY HAWK, N.C. — A license plate agency is coming back to the Outer Banks, this comes after the Manteo LPA closed up shop at the end of 2024. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles oversees license plate agencies, but they are run by private contractors or local governments. “It's not been too bad for me, but it has been for others," said Dock Sawyer, owner of R.D. Sawyer Motor Company in Manteo. Dock Sawyer has been running R.D. Sawyer Motor Company for decades.
AFC Fylde 0 Barnet 3: Fylde finish the campaign in losing fashion

1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Will Thomas

It was defeat on the final day for AFC Fylde as they were beaten by National League champions Barnet at Mill Farm on Monday. Two goals in the first 45 minutes, followed by a third in the second half, left the Coasters with little to shout about on the final matchday of the season. Nick Haughton had attempted to pressure the visitors’ backline early on with a smart cross from a quickly-taken free-kick, only for it to be intercepted in the air by Barnet’s Ryan Glover.
OBX Rod and Custom Festival returns for seventh year

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

NAGS HEAD, N.C. — The OBX Rod and Custom Festival returned to the island this week for its seventh year, which was all started from organizers long-time love and appreciation for cars. "I always loved cars. Started with Hot Wheels, Hot Rod Magazine. I always wanted a vehicle that was nice enough to be in a Hot Rod Magazine," said Michael Tillett, one of the three founder's of the event. Michael Tillett, Richard Quidley and Sara Hole are the reason the OBX Rod and Custom Festival is what it is today.
Palmetto City leaders push back on data centers, warehouses

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Will Thomas

At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Palmetto City Council addressed the recent approval of Project Peach and the city’s rapid industrialization. Last month, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for Project Peach, a 2.1 million-square-foot data center campus near Palmetto, despite strong opposition from the city’s residents and members of its city council.
Dare County EMS moves into new station in Manns Harbor

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

MANNS HARBOR, N.C. — Dare County EMS has moved into the new and improved Station 8 in Manns Harbor. Of all the new modernized stations, this one might have needed it the most. "Our old facility was 30-plus years old and so now, we're really coming into the new millennium," said Terence Sheehy, operations deputy chief with Dare County EMS. “You already see tough calls.