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Deputies respond to shooting at Happy Daze bar
On June 29, at approximately 2:38 a.m. deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Happy Daze bar located at 4203 Hwy 17 South in Chocowinity in reference to a report of shots fired outside of the business. Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle that was damaged by gunfire and multiple handgun and […] The post Deputies respond to shooting at Happy Daze bar appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Senior Center’s non-city members are being charged with new, annual fee. Here’s how that’s “equitable” for all members
Without context, hearing that non-city residents are expected to pay an annual fee to participate in activities at the Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center may seem unfair. However, Washington City Manager Jonathan Russell is providing context that sheds light on a more complex issue. Non-city residents who are members of the senior center are now […] The post Senior Center’s non-city members are being charged with new, annual fee. Here’s how that’s “equitable” for all members appeared first on Washington Daily News.
County emergency services begins for southern Beaufort County
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. (WNCT) — People in the southern part of Beaufort County are going to have better access to emergency care. The county is housing an emergency transport ambulance in the Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Officials say it’s important for people who need emergency care in that part of the county. Since 2016, Blounts […]
Northside recognizes 2023-24 athletes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Northside athletic department recently released award winners for the 2023-24 school year. Defensive Player of the Year – Tate Gibbs, Max Vansant. Offensive Player of the Year – Griffin Johnson, Malachi Moore. Heart and Hustle – MJ McBride. Coaches Award...
Rural Family Medicine Residency Program graduates first cohort
ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University graduated the first-ever cohort of resident physicians in the Rural Family Medicine Residency Program on June 30, before officially welcoming the latest class of resident physicians into the newly expanded program on July 1, marking two milestones in a program designed to help meet the academic rural health mission. Launched in 2021, the Rural Family Medicine Residency Program provides recent medical school graduates interested in serving as family medicine physicians in rural communities...
DoorDasher dashes with cash: police
WITNERVILLE, N.C. (WKRC) - Authorities said a DoorDasher dashed with cash last Thursday. According to WITN, two DoorDash drivers dropped by Pizza Hut in Winterville, North Carolina at around 1:45 p.m. last Thursday. Per the station, while one of the men waited for their order, the other was seen on camera picking up a purse from a table and then leaving the restaurant. The other Dasher continued to wait for his order, according to the outlet.
Dr. Waldrum named chair-elect of AAM Directors
Michael Waldrum, MD, MSc, MBA, ECU Health chief executive officer and dean of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, has been named chair-elect of the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) 2024-25 Board of Directors. The incoming board’s term begins Nov. 12 and will end November 2025, after which Dr. Waldrum will assume the role of board chair. Dr. Waldrum was named chief executive officer of ECU...
Students recognized for completing religious education program
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Greenville honored nearly a dozen students during a seminary graduation ceremony in June. In addition to balancing a typical high schooler’s day of homework, athletics, clubs, hobbies and work, 10 graduating seniors made a commitment to attend an early morning seminary program. Seminary is a four-year religious educational program open to high schoolers. Every morning before school, students and their teachers gather from 6 to 7 a.m. to study the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon and church history. The following students completed four years of study and passed all graduation requirements: Baker Brimhall, Ammon McIntyre, Emily Moss, Shon Robinson and Lauryn Taylor of Greenville; Katelyn Braswell and Gilberto Enman Ambriz of Kinston; Wade Coffield of Rocky Mount; and Cambrie Lee and Payton Holland of Wilson.
Have a Fun Fourth with CBC Baseball
It’s possible to do a full tour of CBC’s baseball teams over the 4th of July holiday! Start in Holly Springs or Durham and then swing by Greenville. Check out the line-up of possibilities:. At the DBAP. The Bulls are back home at the DBAP starting on July...
Washington’s Streetscape Project now entering second phase
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Washington continues to work on a project that’s meant to improve the downtown area. City officials say they are gathering input now for phase two of their Streetscape project. They say the first phase was successful in creating growth on Main Street in the town. Now, they’re hoping […]
ECU student’s journey to Winter Olympics
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - ECU student, Aaron Spiliopoulos, is part of a team that consists of dedicated athletes who have been working hard to win the first-ever gold medal in the history of the Israeli Winter Olympics. “We have a deep commitment to our training and preparation, and we are...
Charlie’s First Alert Forecast: The heat creeps back into the East
The lower than average heat and humidity has been nice over the past 48 hours, but we are heading back to summertime heat later this week. Air temperatures will reach the upper 80s Wednesday and the low 90s by Thursday. Dew points will enjoy the same rise, going from the upper 60s Wednesday to the low 70s by Thursday. It might not sound like much, but that slight rise will make it feel like we’re between 95° to 100°.
Pitt-Greenville runway closed briefly after Beechcraft landing gear fails
Pitt County, NC — The Pitt-Greenville runway briefly closed after an aircraft's nose gear collapsed on Monday, July 1 at approximately 4:32 pm. The plane, a Beechcraft 55 Baron registered to Mt. Zephyr Enterprises LLC was occupied by a pilot and mechanic and left the airport at 4:16 pm.
POLICE: Indecent exposure suspect dragged officer with car
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A registered sex offender is facing numerous charges, including dragging a police officer with his car, after he is accused of pleasuring himself at an Eastern Carolina big box store. Dontes Smallwood is charged with felony indecent exposure, assault on a law enforcement officer inflicting physical...
Missing Autistic Greenville man found safe
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -An Eastern Carolina missing autistic man has been found safe. The Greenville Police Department says Bryan Williams was located walking along U.S. 264 in Wilson County this afternoon. The man was seen leaving his home this morning in the 1000 block of West 4th Street without the...
Pitt Community College preparing for new $17.7 million welding facility
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt Community College is preparing for the start of work on a new Welding Technology Building that will provide the school with much-needed instructional space. Earlier this year, during an on-campus meeting between county and college leaders, PCC President Lawrence Rouse thanked Pitt County Commissioners for...
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