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Foundations makes $500,000 available for eastern NC nonprofits
Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment. This opportunity will provide a total of $500,000 in funds from the endowment established at the North Carolina Community Foundation in 2015. Grants awarded to nonprofits will range from $25,000 to $50,000. “We are proud to carry out Mrs. Burevitch’s legacy of deep care for eastern North Carolina’s communities,” said...
Farm Credit Associations of NC completes FFA cottage
The Farm Credit Associations of NC have announced the completion and dedication of the Farm Credit Cottage at the historic North Carolina FFA Center at White Lake. This milestone underlines the association’s ongoing commitment to supporting agricultural education and youth development initiatives across the state, according to a news release. In collaboration with AgSouth Farm Credit, the Farm Credit associations raised over $750,000 through various fundraising endeavors, including the annual...
Kathy Kolasa: Skip expensive "healthy" foods for fruit, vegetables
Dear readers: I have spent more time in the grocery store lately because the Pitt Partners Penny Pinching Healthy Grocery Store tour I sometimes volunteer to lead focuses on eating healthy on a budget, I am, more than ever, price-conscious of foods and drinks labeled as “healthy." So, I am taking some extra time to look at new products being marketed in this way. I have returned to an old...
Alexander H. Jones: Clear-cuttting legislation illustrates NC GOP corruption
No one cares for the trees anymore. The NC General Assembly made the first bill of its long session a piece of legislation that would authorize rampant clear-cutting along North Carolina highways. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed this legislation. As usual, however, the legislature is expected to override his good sense and enable the creation of a Carolinian countryside that is reduced to a mess of tacky billboards. This act of contempt for nature represents more than the philistinism of a provincial legislature. It stems from...
Fan drive accepting donations at J Arthur’s Cigar Lounge in Wallace
Tasha Herring of J Arthur’s Cigar Lounge announces fan drive for senior citizens in Duplin County. J Arthur’s is the very first cigar lounge in the county. Herring shares her love for Wallace and her heartwarming connection to the town. “When we opened J Arthur’s, we wanted it to be a place for the community and we wanted to always make sure we could give back to the community.” Last...
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Pet Adoption Duplin County Animal Services would like to thank all Veterans (Active and Non-Active), military along with our first responders by offering free adoptions for approved adopters for the month of July. Proof of services is requested. Please come out to 287 Fair Grounds Drive in Kenansville to visit all adoptable cats and dogs. Freedom Fest ...
First female apprentice among latest group of Crown ‘grads’
About the time they and their classmates were graduating from high school, three LCPS seniors were “graduating” from a nationally recognized apprentice program with Crown Equipment that has moved them farther down the road to a well-paying job. Cassidy Dumont and Jordan Howard of South Lenoir High School and Ismael Espino of Kinston High School wrapped up the year-long program in June and, with their Crown experience as an anchor, are heading out into the wider world – Ismael to pursue his interest in auto...
Wallace man Named Deacon of the Year
Reverend Mike Vandiver, a deacon at Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church, was recently named Deacon of the Year by the State Chaplin of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization whose mission is promoting faith, charity, and service. Of 95 deacons in the Diocese of Raleigh, Vandiver was selected for his active involvement in supporting Faith in Action programs as demonstrated by his service to the community and his church. ...
Wayne County’s 13-game winning streak comes to an end
WINTERVILLE — After some early struggles this season Wayne County found their stride, winning 13-straight games from June 13 to June 28 and winning a conference title along the way; however, their winning streak came to end on Saturday night as they were defeated 7-5 by Pitt County Post 39. The first run of the game didn’t occur until the top of the fourth inning when, with one out and a runner on base, Wayne County’s J. Buckley launched a two-run homer over the fence...
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