People and Milestones

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (579+ words) Just weeks after losing her Miss North Carolina USA crown, Brittany Boltinhouse is heading back to the pageant stage. The 27-year-old dethroned state titleholder was announced as Miss Global Honduras 2026 in the pageant's Aug. 31 Instagram post, and now she will…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (239+ words) Wilmington College recognized 21 members of its faculty and staff for service milestones, ranging from five to 40 years, during its annual Opening Year Meeting on Aug. 18. President Corey Cockerill and Chip Murdock, assistant vice president for student affairs, presented the honorees…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (99+ words) The former Miss North Carolina USA is suing pageant organizers over the loss of her title. The lawsuit accuses the organization of publishing a false narrative that painted Brittany Boltinhouse as a "racist" and a "bigot." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Law Firm…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (129+ words) NASCAR legend Richard Petty is among this year’s recipients of the North Carolina Awards, the state’s highest civilian honor. NASCAR legend Richard Petty to be honored at North Carolina Awards RALEIGH, N.C. — NASCAR legend Richard Petty…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (129+ words) SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – Tonight’s Good News is brought to you in part by Matt the Carpet Guy. Heather Rowe has been named the 2026 Sussex County Volunteer of the Year for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Heather, owner of Drift Float…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (324+ words) August 21st, free, family-centered festival welcomes a new hub for education, wellness, arts, athletics and family resources supporting youth-cradle to career More than a festival, YDC Fest celebrates the opening of a new community asset — one designed to bring education, wellness,…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (253+ words) “I didn’t just want to open a shop, I wanted to create an experience,” said Procknal. “A place where you can sit down, get linked up, design something uniquely yours, and leave feeling bold, seen, and completely yourself.” That approach…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (820+ words) The stripping of a Miss North Carolina USA winner's crown was due to "the totality of the circumstances" of her past objectionable speech and not her conservative politics or christian beliefs, according to organizers. "A Blaize Productions’ decision was not…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (460+ words) Miss North Carolina USA pageant producers vehemently denied ex-titleholder Brittany Boltinhouse's claim that her crown was rescinded because she was a conservative Christian. “A Blaize Productions’ decision was not based on Brittany Boltinhouse’s political views, religious beliefs, or protected personal…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (752+ words) Brittany Boltinhouse says her conservative politics and Christian faith may have contributed to the decision to remove her as Miss North Carolina USA 2026, while acknowledging that she does not know precisely why she lost the title. The 27-year-old pageant winner…...