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ENC political leaders react to VP Kamala Harris’s nomination
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Swift changes in the Democratic Party are taking place as President Joe Biden passes the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race, less than four months before the election. Democratic leaders in the East are fully supportive of Biden’s decision. “I...
Lawsuit filed against former Greenville provider, physician, family
The owner of a Charles Boulevard medical practice has filed a lawsuit against a former partner that alleges the doctor refused to abide by contract requirements and did not follow clinical protocols regarding controlled substances. As first reported by WITN News, Quasar Family Medicine in late June filed a lawsuit in Pitt County Superior Court against Carolina East Family Medicine (CEFM), Dr. Charles Jahrsdorfer, his wife Doreen Jahrsdorfer and son Daniel Jahrsdorfer on grounds including fraud, breach of contract, indemnification, misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious...
State to create public fishing area near Grimesland
Construction is expected to begin later this summer on Pitt County’s first public fishing area managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The work on North Grimesland Bridge Road between N.C. 33 and U.S. 264 is expected to be completed this fall, then the site will officially open to the public, the commission announced last week. The commission entered into an agreement with the N.C. Department of Transportation to open...
My Sister’s Closet to move to Winterville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A local thrift store that supports domestic violence prevention is moving locations. My Sister’s Closet will be moving to 111 W. Firetower Road, Suite A, in Winterville on August 1. The store will be closed to allow for the move from July 23-31. Donations will also be temporarily paused for the time being.
County to seek new medical provider for detention center
Pitt County staff is requesting permission to pursue a new medical services contract for the detention center after the current provider asked for an increase 22 percent above the agreed-upon contract. The Pitt County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on the request along with items involving the county’s solid waste convenience sites and pre-trial advisory services at its 6 p.m. Monday meeting at 1717 W. Fifth St.. WellPath...
Leaders welcome Japanese manufacturer expected to build plant, add 232 jobs in Pitt County
Pitt County’s workforce and welcoming nature were key in bringing a global health care leader to the area’s business landscape, leaders said, and the Japanese company is expected to create 232 jobs and invest more than $397 million with its first North American manufacturing plant in Greenville. Nipro, an Osaka, Japan-based manufacturer of medical devices for diabetes, kidney disease and other renal health issues, said it will build a 550,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility north of town off of Old Creek Road near U.S. 264 Bypass....
NCDHHS Celebrates Two Years of 9-8-8
The NC Department of Health and Human Services this week celebrates the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In the past two years, 988 crisis counselors in North Carolina have responded to nearly 190,000 calls, texts and chats, providing critical access to mental health and substance use crisis support. In its second year of service, the number of North Carolinians contacting 988 each month has nearly doubled.
Nipro to Establish Manufacturing Center in North Carolina
Nipro Medical Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer for the healthcare and medical device industry, has invested $397.8 million to build its first North American manufacturing center of excellence in Greenville, North Carolina. “North Carolina’s highly skilled workforce, top-notch education system, and leadership in the life sciences industry continue to attract projects...
Small Business Technical Assistance Program launched in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Small businesses in Greenville can now receive technical assistance through a new program aimed at helping local entrepreneurs. Backstage Coffee owner Mackenzie Park highlighted the challenges small business owners face. “We don’t have as many resources, I think, as those bigger corporate businesses,” Park said....
July arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. Mid-Atlantic Reptile Expo A Mid-Atlantic Reptile Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenville Blvd. The expo is an event geared toward reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. Cost is $10 and those 12 years and younger are admitted free. ...
East 10th rezoning gets nod over objections from Courthouse Square neighbors
A request to build up to 40 homes in green space between the Tar River and East 10th Street raised concerns about flooding, traffic and a gas line from neighbors at Courthouse Square subdivision before the city planning board signed off on the plan. The Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted to recommend rezoning 13.33 acres north of Oxford Road and Brook Valley subdivion from residential-agricultural to residential single-family. ...
Farmville native to speak at small business seminar
WINTERVILLE — PCC Small Business Center Director Halle Nobles will be the featured speaker this month when Greenville ENC Alliance hosts a free online seminar for Pitt County small business owners. Nobles, a Farmville native who began working at PCC in January, says she will be sharing small business success tips and information about resources available to local startup, early-stage and troubled businesses. Her July 22 presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. and comes as part of Greenville ENC Alliance’s “All Up In Your (Small) Business”...
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