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River Bandits ease past Twins in non-divisional game
Tarboro put together a pair of four-run innings late, Cam Greenway continues to mash the ball, and relief pitcher James Strohbush worked four solid innings on the mound as the River Bandits eased past the Fuquay-Varina Twins 13-4 in a nondivisional game of the Old North State League on Tuesday night at Tarboro Municipal Stadium. The win enabled Tarboro, which was coming off a 9-7 loss at the Edenton Steamers on Monday, to improve to 24-10 overall. The River Bandits were 10-8 in the Northeastern...
Tarboro police detective suspended for post about Trump assassination attempt
A Tarboro police detective sergeant is currently suspended without pay after suggesting via his social media link that former President Donald Trump should have ended up dead in a recent assassination attempt while campaigning in Pennsylvania. Brandon Richardson, who has been on the town’s police force for nearly 24 years, was taken off the payroll Monday and until further notice as further disciplinary action is still being considered, Town Manager Troy Lewis said in email correspondence Tuesday. ...
State accepting comments on proposed rule on vessel speeds to protect endangered whales
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Coastal Management is accepting public comments on potential changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The proposal includes, per the NCDEQ DCM:. “Modifying the boundaries and timing seasonal speed restrictions of 10 knots...
Unoccupied home erupts into flames in Newport
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — Firefighters responded to a home on fire on Howard Road in Newport Wednesday morning at around 5:30 a.m. The home was unoccupied and under construction at the time of the fire and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Officials with the Newport Fire Department said one bystander was treated […]
Bertie County Sheriff's Office: Don't run from Sheriffi Ruffin
The decision to flee from the sheriff didn’t work out for a Windsor man Friday. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin saw a Windsor man operating a vehicle and knew the suspect — Linard Earl Outlaw — had outstanding warrants. The sheriff attempted to stop the vehicle Outlaw was driving; the latter fled, even driving through a field before abandoning his vehicle. ...
Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million
Darden Restaurants is adding Tex-Mex to the menu. The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains, said Wednesday it’s buying Chuy’s for approximately $605 million. Darden said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Chuy’s for $37.50 per share. Those shares closed at $25.27 apiece on Wednesday, then soared past $37 in after-hours trading once the deal was announced. Darden shares fell 1% in after-hours trading. Darden said the boards of Darden and Chuy’s have unanimously approved the acquisition. The deal is expected to close later this year, if it’s approved by Chuy’s shareholders.
With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs
Again I want to thank The Wilson Times for your continued coverage of veterans’ organizations in Wilson County, including your outstanding coverage of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 throughout the years. During our annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser at Parker’s Barbecue, it felt good to not once hear someone say “I did not know there is a DAV chapter in Wilson.” Thank […] The post With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Japanese health care company to build first North American manufacturing center in Eastern NC
GREENVILLE — Nipro Medical Corporation, a leader in the global health care and medical device industry, has selected Pitt County for its first North American manufacturing center of excellence, creating 232 jobs, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. The company will invest more than $397.8 million to build a campus and U.S. headquarters in Greenville. “I’m excited to welcome another advanced manufacturing company to eastern North Carolina,” Cooper said in his announcement. “Not only will Nipro join a Greenville community of health care leaders, it will...
Pitt County EMS takes over Ayden station, aims for seamless service continuity
AYDEN, Pitt County — At the start of July, Pitt County EMS took over a nearby privately run station in Ayden. This comes after Ayden EMS could not renew their contract because of staffing issues. Eight new paramedics were hired for the sole purpose of allocating staff here to...
Prep Spotlight: Local AAU hoops teams competing in Myrtle Beach
A trio of Greenville-based AAU travel basketball teams are representing their community on the national stage this week in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The IGI Blue (5th grade), IGI Red (8th grade) and IGI Black (9th grade) youth basketball teams, coached by Greenville native and former Lenoir Community College and Winston-Salem State hooper Antwaun Smith, tipped off in the 2024 NTBA Boys National Championship II this week. The tournament runs through...
Hoffman becomes first former ECU baseball player to compete in MLB All-Star Game
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Former ECU pitcher Jeff Hoffman became the first former Pirate to play in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday night. He came in to get the final out of the eighth inning for the National League All-Stars. Hoffman didn’t allow a hit or a run just got one out.
Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration
SALISBURY — On Monday, the Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a […] The post Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NC ranks in top 10 of most financially distressed states: What to know
Many Americans are struggling financially - and a recent study shows that North Carolinians may be particularly strapped for cash. The goal of personal finance company WalletHub is to help consumers stay financially savvy with tools to improve credit scores, compare credit card offers and personal loans, gain a "holistic picture of your financial health" and more. The company's 2024 list of most financially distressed states analyzed nine metrics to gain an understanding of who is struggling the most.
Durable skills will be incorporated into classroom teaching
Teaching students durable skills such as showing up for work on time in addition to academic knowledge and stressing the importance of each is the focus of a new report presented last week to North Carolina’s State Board of Education. Those skills inclusive of having a good work ethic and motivation are important to employers in every career field and contribute to much higher pay for employees, the report said. ...
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