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Job losses mount for social media posts after assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – Explained as an attempt at dark humor following the attempted assassination of a former president, a social media post from a police officer in North Carolina has brought small town attention for all the wrong reasons. Former President Donald Trump survived in Bulter, Pa., last Saturday. It’s anybody’s guess if Brandon Richardson’s career with the Tarboro Police Department does, too. The tide of exits is rising. ...
America’s Oldest Black Town Relocating Due To Flooding Risk
A North Carolina town founded by formerly enslaved people just after the Civil War has survived environmental degradation, racism and governmental inaction. Now, the oldest Black town in the United States seeks to relocate entirely in order to survive the growing impact of climate change.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 8-12
The following deed transfers for the week of July 8-12 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Starlight Homes North Carolina LLC to Orvelin Villarreal Jr. and Irma Ocampo Villarreal, 2918 Briers Drive W., Wilson, $325,000; From Douglas Blake Godwin and Kristen Cox Godwin to Maureen A. Niclaus and Charles H. Niclaus, 5114 Masters Lane […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 8-12 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakelon Road in Colerain closed after 18-wheeler crash; detours in place
State Highway Patrol says as of 4:45 p.m. the road is still closed, and officials remain on scene. No injuries have been reported. All Bertie County residents should be alert to an accident and allow some extra travel time. Per the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office Wakelon Road Colerain will be...
Windsor sees growth of new businesses
Summer is here! The heat index is certainly being felt as it is one of the hottest summers that we have experienced. New businesses are opening up in Windsor during this heatwave. The new openings are led by the new convenience store Royal Farms, which follows the opening of the Carolina Carwash and the new Family Dollar store out on the by-pass. Royal Farms will open with a soft launch...
Input needed for new ‘dream’ playground in Rocky Mount, city says
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — The City of Rocky Mount is inviting kids and adults to give their input on a new playground coming to the community. The new playground will be built in Bea Holman Park in a span of three days, with the help of the nonprofit organization KaBOOM! and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, according to the city.
Local mill in New Bern ceases operations
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Weyerhaeuser has shut down the operations at their mill in New Bern. In a press statement the company said, “We did not come to this decision lightly given the significant impact on our employees, their families and the surrounding community, where we have a long history.” The company went on […]
Authorities investigate second death at Warsaw motel
WARSAW — The Relax Inn, located at 509 N. Pine St. in Warsaw has been a topic of concern for Warsaw residents and public officials alike due to nuisance and criminal activity. This year alone, from January through June, Duplin County 911 Communications received 63 calls for assistance including...
Missing Endangered Alert issued for woman in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for Kayla Marie McCryndle. Fayetteville Police Department officers are asking citizens to be on the lookout for McCryndle, who has a cognitive impairment. Investigators say she is a 22-year-old black woman, who...
AAC announces conference draw for home, away and series
GREENVILLE, N.C. (ECU Athletics) - The American Athletic Conference opponent assignments for the East Carolina men’s basketball team have been set, as announced by the league on Thursday. ECU’s conference slate will consist of 18 league contests, with three opponents in home-only games, three away-only and six home-and-home series.
Annual Summer Innovation Academy introduces high school students to possibilities
In July of 2018, Jordan Anderson stepped on East Carolina University’s campus as a rising high school junior to attend the Miller School of Entrepreneurship’s inaugural Summer Innovation Academy, a weeklong camp for high school students centered on entrepreneurship. The innovation academy had other intentions, as well. The...
ECU's Yesavage selected in first round of MLB Draft
Trey Yesavage is the latest East Carolina baseball player to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The right-handed pitcher was selected with the 20th overall pick in the first round by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. At No. 20, Yesavage is the second-highest draft pick in ECU history behind pitcher Jeff Hoffman, a 2024 All-Star who was picked with the ninth selection in 2014. Yesavage is also...
Curt Kraft to retire after 19 years with ECU
After 19 years with East Carolina University, Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Curt Kraft announced his retirement. “I knew this day would come,” Kraft said in a statement, “this is one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make. It was important to me to retire while I am still impactful and effective and I am at peace with my choice knowing that I have made the decision for all the right reason. I made this decision because of my wife of 40 years, my two children and my grandchildren. It’s time to plan trips with them rather than the team and it’s time for a new voice to lead the program I have loved for the last 19 years.”
Two of 100 counties escaping North Carolina drought
(The Center Square) – Agricultural damaging drought continues in North Carolina, though rain in the past week has helped. Still, Columbus County in the southeast and Yadkin in the northwest are listed in extreme drought, according to the state’s Drought Management Advisory Council. Severe drought grips all or parts of 26 other counties spread across the state and 49 more have moderate drought. That’s 77 of 100, and 21 of...
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