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Hubert disabled veteran builds memorial to victims of Kabul airport bombing three years ago
A disabled veteran in eastern North Carolina is making sure the third anniversary Monday of the deaths of a dozen American service members, including one from Camp Lejeune, in a suicide bombing as U.S. citizens were being evacuated from an airport in Afghanistan. John Hayduke of Hubert served in the...
Durham Public Schools offers free meals for all students, other districts may follow
Durham Public Schools is providing universal free meals to all students for the 2024-25 school year. An expansion of eligibility for federal funding helps cover the meal costs, and some advocates hope that could lead to more free meals for students across the state. James (Jim) Keaten, Director of School...
New Class of Vehicle Crime Inspectors Joins N.C. DMV Bureau in Rocky Mount Ceremony
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau has added eleven new inspectors to combat vehicle-related crimes. They recently completed their training in the 30th Basic Inspector Class at the DMV Headquarters in Rocky Mount. Their duties include addressing vehicle theft, title fraud, driver's license and ID card manipulation, and odometer tampering, as reported by the NCDOT.
Wednesday concert features Tell Me LIes, Pirate football players
A make-up show in the Concert on the Common series on Wednesday will double as a pep rally for East Carolina University's home opening football game. ECU head coach Mike Houston and members of the Pirate football team will be on hand during the 6 p.m. concert at the Greenville Town Common to get the crowd ready for Saturday’s game against Norfolk State at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, according to Inner Banks Media, the show's producer. ...
GUC buying Grimesland sewer main, eyes town's system
A new subdivision outside Grimesland prompted Greenville Utilities Commission to purchase a portion of a nine-mile force main that feeds the town’s sewage to GUC’s wastewater treatment plant. GUC’s Board of Commissioners approved the purchase along with granting additional sewer discharge capacity to the town when it met last week. GUC Attorney Phillip Dixon said the developers of Luke’s Landing, which is next to the force main, will request annexation...
ECU roundup: Baseball announces 31 newcomers; Soccer draws with Campbell
East Carolina baseball coach Cliff Godwin announced 31 incoming athletes for next season, including 15 position players and 16 pitchers. Joining the Pirates are infielders Alex Bouche, Braden Burress, Neil Griffin, Austin Irby, Nick Slogik, Braxton Trammel and Roger Vergara. Outfielders include Drew Downs, Jack Herring, David Lillis, Alex Peltier and Riley Williams. Three catchers include John Collins, Holden Cooper and Michael Kalinich. ECU added 12 right-handed pitchers in Brett...
Pitt County Sheriff’s Office has ribbon cutting for new building
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — After years of departments being spread across multiple buildings, the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new home building Monday. There have been four different buildings since Sheriff Paula Dance joined the team 30 years ago but she quoted Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” Monday, saying […]
Football Recap: Wilson Prep Starts Season with Win on the Road
Wilson Prep had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 34-28 win over the Ayden - Grifton Chargers on Friday. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 145th, while the Chargers are ranked 331st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: NC teachers, students navigate the benefits and risks
Earlier this year, North Carolina became one of the first states in the country to develop statewide guidance for the use of generative AI in public schools, and teachers say they are constantly adapting to the developing world of artificial intelligence.
Russell’s First Alert Forecast: Hotter Temps and Stormy Finish to the Week
This week’s weather story is all about the heat and the storms. High pressure is moving offshore today, opening the opportunity for southerly winds that will pump up temperatures from the 80s, into the low to mid-90s and humidity. By Wednesday and Thursday, we’re looking at heat indices soaring into the triple digits. That’s right—get ready to feel like it’s 100°F or hotter! Make sure you’re taking it easy, staying hydrated, and finding shade or air conditioning when you can.
ENC credit expert breaks down concerns for citizens following social security breach
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN)—A class action lawsuit has sparked a viral claim that the social security numbers of all U.S. citizens were leaked as part of a data breach this year. According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, 2.9 billion records were reportedly stolen in a massive data theft. Diana Harris,...
Man shot by Nash County deputies fired pistol outside home, sheriff says
A man was shot by deputies Monday morning near Reges Store Road in Nashville. Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said deputies were trying to arrest James Brehein, 52, after they were called to the home for a domestic situation. Two deputies shot the man after he came from around the...
NCDA&CS program keeps 5 million pounds of unwanted and banned pesticides out of landfills
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program recently marked a significant milestone, collecting more than five million pounds of banned, outdated or unwanted pesticides in the state since the program began in 1980. This milestone is a highlight in the 44-year effort of the N.C. Department of...
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