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NC health workers detected lead contamination in applesauce that led to a nationwide recall, several lawsuits
Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more than 500 children in at least 44 states. Their action helped get the word out quickly to unsuspecting parents across the country about tainted applesauce. In a new...
Man from ENC set to compete in upcoming National Veterans Wheelchair Games
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Randy Holland is from Goldsboro and is set to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Holland is an Army veteran who became paralyzed while in Alaska in an automobile accident. His story of courage, bravery, and perseverance really shines through in this story. The games...
Field of Honor returns to WCC for fifth year
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College will host the Goldsboro Rotary Club’s fifth annual Field of Honor. The Rotarians bring the Field of Honor flag display to the heart of eastern North Carolina to honor those who, by their lives, honor the flag. Hundreds of United States flags will...
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
Bank employee arrested for Assault by Strangulation
On June 20, 2024, KPD officers responded to an assault report at Wells Fargo located at 1903 W Vernon Avenue. Upon arrival, they made contact with the victim, who stated that while she was waiting in line, a bank employee named Lucretia McMurtry (55, of Kinston) began yelling at her. The verbal altercation escalated when McMurtry grabbed the victim by the neck, shook her head uncontrollably, and began strangling her.
Over 41,000 gallons of sewage spills in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - There’s been another big sewage spill in one Eastern Carolina city. New Bern says some 41,418 gallons of sewage escaped Sunday from a manhole on Trappers Trail. The city says the mess got into a storm drain that flows into Renny’s Creek, a tributary...
Winterville police seek help to find 17-year-old runaway: Samria Whitley
WINTERVILLE, Pitt County NC — Have you seen Samria Whitley?. The Winterville Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a 17-year-old runaway. Officials tell us Samria was last seen in the area of Braselton Drive on Friday, July 12. Samria is described as a black female with...
Grimesland man charged with statutory rape; victim's mother charged as accessory
A Grimesland man has been charged with sex crimes alleged by a child in his care and the victim's mother was also charged for failing to report the abuse at the pair's home. The Pitt County Sheriff's Office said in May their agency received multiple notices from Child Protective Services regarding alleged abuse. The investigation determined a juvenile child disclosed incidents of sexual abuse by Matthew Steven Mills, 34, of 7396 Pitt St., Grimesland. ...
Selma group receives grant for pocket parks
SELMA — Activate Selma has received a $750 Johnston County Community Foundation Grant for its pocket park project. “We are so pleased to be awarded this grant from the JCCF,” said Kim Wooten, president of Activate Selma. The money will help spruce up two pocket parks downtown — the Art Out Loud Park on South Raiford Street and Vick Park […] The post Selma group receives grant for pocket parks first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district
SMITHFIELD — During a meeting on July 11 with downtown leaders, Town Council members were divided on the merits of a social district. Just five days later, a unanimous council voted to ask the state to OK a social district, which would allow downtown visitors to carry beer, wine and mixed drinks along town streets and into participating stores. “If […] The post Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School administrators hone skills at leadership conference
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County public school administrators gathered July 16-18 at Cleveland High for their annual Leadership Conference. The district holds the conference to provide information for administrators to learn and share with their school teams. On day one, the focus was curriculum and instruction. Day two consisted of departmental overviews and updates. Day three covered policies, procedures and school […] The post School administrators hone skills at leadership conference first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘E.T.’ to phone home from Smithfield amphitheater
SMITHFIELD — “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” is next up in the town’s Movie in the Park series. The screening is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S. Front St. The post ‘E.T.’ to phone home from Smithfield amphitheater first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Summer camp provides special look at agriculture
MOUNT OLIVE — High school FFA students and teachers from across North Carolina recently participated in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Camp at the University of Mount Olive. Participants of the weeklong event, sponsored by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, enjoyed learning, fun, and all things agriculture. The group mixed hands-on learning activities with various Farm Tours, focusing on the many diverse options within the field of agriculture. Participants toured The Young Outlaw Ranch, a veteran-owned, first-generation livestock consumption ranch in Dudley, NC....
Greenville launches new 52-week support program for small businesses
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — The City of Greenville is launching a new technical support program for local small businesses. City officials are now accepting applications for this 52-week program that offers technical assistance in marketing, risk management, financial management, and regulatory compliance. This program is made possible through the City of Greenville's Neighborhood and Business Services Department in partnership with Monday Solutions Group experts.
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