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New ECC scholarship honors Norris Tolson
TARBORO — Friends, family members and colleagues gathered at a recent Carolinas Gateway Partnership event to celebrate Norris Tolson for decades of public service. A native of Pinetops, Tolson recently retired as the CGP’s president. To honor his contributions to the economic development group and the community, Edgecombe Community College has established the E. Norris Tolson Endowed Scholarship. The Partnership […] The post New ECC scholarship honors Norris Tolson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Court case against town of Elm City continued
WILSON — Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins continued Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s case against the town of Elm City, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley on Monday. Merando filed a motion for relief from judgment, temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on June 28, claiming the board broke state law in passing […] The post Court case against town of Elm City continued first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pirates garner AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – East Carolina has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT for a program record fourth-straight season and for the eighth time in school history. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a […]
ECU Notes: Pirates, Peruvians build lasting connection
It was easy for Angel Castañeda Vargas, a student at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Peruvian University of Applied Sciences), to summarize how he felt on East Carolina University’s campus for a week last month. He stood between ECU baseball’s Clark-LeClair Stadium, about an hour before the start of a sold-out NCAA regional game, and 50,000-seat football venue Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium as Pirate tailgaters surrounded him and his Peruvian peers. Filled...
ECU safeties coach Magazu bringing passion from his playing days back to the Pirates secondary
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - We continue checking in with ECU football coaches ahead of fall camp. Former ECU safety Damon Magazu is a familiar face to Pirate fans making one of the biggest interceptions in program history to beat NC State as a player. Damon the coach is the Pirates’...
Former ECU football players and their 2023 performance in the NFL
The Pirates had their fair share of players in the National Football League in 2023. After final rosters were set, former ECU players Keaton Mitchell, Zay Jones, Ja’Quan McMillan, and D’Ante Smith found themselves with a spot on their respective teams. Here is a break down of how...
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County wins $25,000 a year for life in Monday drawing
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County this week has proved to be very fortunate indeed. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a ticket purchased in Knightdale won the prize of $25,000 a year for life in Monday night’s Lucky for Life drawing. The slip was bought at Poor Boy General Store and Grill located at 5804 Poor Boy Farm Rd.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife speaks at pregnancy center that offers ‘abortion pill reversal’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Abortion has remained a hot topic in the 2024 North Carolina election cycle, particularly after state lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto in order to pass a law restricting abortions in the state. Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein has run numerous ads attacking his opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, and heavily […]
No state budget this year means Medicaid could run low
NC Medicaid costs fluctuate each year. The state Department of Health and Human Services forecasts how costs might change and asks the legislature for funding adjustments based on those predictions. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the department asked for almost half a billion dollars extra to meet higher costs —...
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Rocky Mount Animal Services waiving adoption fees until next Monday
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — The Rocky Mount Animal Services Unit is waiving adoption fees until next Monday, July 22. Those interested in adopting a pet may visit the shelter at 1017 N. Church St. in Rocky Mount. The shelter is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sheriff's office warns of phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents
The Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents. The sheriff's office said citizens are receiving phone calls from callers impersonating law enforcement officers claiming to be Sergeant Hamlett. The caller says they have legal papers and must call back immediately. When calling the number back the impersonator has the voicemail set up to reflect the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The number calling citizens is 910-479-5277.
Former North Carolina Animal Services Director arrested on fraud charges
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office arrested the former Pitt County Animal Services Director on Wednesday on forgery charges. The sheriff’s office was alerted to a case involving the Red Oak Fire Department on June 20. After investigating the department, detectives found fraudulent documents that were submitted to the Federal […]
Uptown Brewing Company to host Art Market
Uptown Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Downtown Greenville, NC, and on Sunday July 14, they hosted their first art market. The Uptown Art Market is an event presented by Uptown Brewing Company and was hosted on Sunday by Jam Stancil, a bartender working at the brewery. “I...
2 charged with murder after shooting into car with 4 people in it in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Two men have been charged with murder, in addition to other crimes, after a shooting Wednesday on S. Memorial Drive in Greenville. Greenville police officers responded to a shots fired call and determined the suspects got out of their vehicle and fired into another vehicle that had four people inside. Minutes […]
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