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Biden's leadership lauded by North Carolina Democrats
(The Center Square) – Democratic politicians in North Carolina were quick to applaud President Joe Biden for his leadership on Sunday in the hours after his decision to step out of the 2024 presidential election. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said in a statement that Biden has “cemented his place among our nation’s finest presidents.” Two members of Cooper's administration eventually moved on to Biden's team, Michael Regan at the Environmental Protection Agency and Dr. Mandy Cohen at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
NCSU chancellor announces his retirement after nearly 15 years
RALEIGH, N.C. — Another chancellor in North Carolina’s public university system has announced plans to step down — this time at the state’s largest university by enrollment. North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson declared his retirement plans at the university’s trustees meeting, capping off nearly...
1 sickened in NC, dozens fall ill from listeria possibly linked to deli meat in multiple states
One person from North Carolina is sick in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty-eight people have been infected in 12 states, including North Carolina. All were hospitalized.One person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The agency could not yet pinpoint which meat was the source of the outbreak.SEE ALSO:...
Grifton manager takes job in Hertford County
Grifton's town manager is leaving his post after a 14-month tenure to become the Hertford County manager effective Aug. 1. Oryan Lowry notified the Grifton Town Board of Commissioners on July 1 that he would be accepting the new post. He gave a 30-day notice, officials said, making his last day in Grifton July 31. “I've had a wonderful experience working for the town of Grifton over the past 14-plus...
Williamston Police Department hosts third annual "fun in the sun" event
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Saturday the Williamston Police Department hosted its third annual "fun in the sun" event. Lieutenant Kevin Banks says, "we just want everybody to get together and have fun and understand were people, they’re people.”. Captain Beth Coltrain adds, "especially the kids in the community, so...
Farmville to host first Rub'n Shoulders barbecue festival and cook-off
Farmville is home to four barbecue restaurants in an area of about three miles. That proximity to pork is part of the inspiration for the town’s newest event, Rub’n Shoulders. Scheduled for July 27 at Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, the summer celebration will include music, children’s activities, food and other vendors. Millissa Alexander, executive director for the Farmville Chamber of Commerce, said the addition of Rub’n Shoulders is an effort...
Travelers at ILM describe the chaos at airports amid global technology outage
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Normal travel days are already stressful, but add the largest technology outage in history into the mix, and suddenly a normal travel day seems like paradise. “I’m pretty beat, exhausted, really frustrated, but they can’t do anything about it,” traveler Lydia Acosta said.
Free adoptions offered at Rocky Mount Animal Services
Monday is the last day the Rocky Mount Animal Services will be offering free pet adoptions at its animal shelter on Church Street. Although there are other expenses that go along with adopting a dog or a cat, at least the initial $45 adoption fee won’t be one of them. A spokesperson for the city of Rocky Mount said the Rocky Mount Animal Services Unit is currently waiving adoption fees through Monday to encourage anyone looking for a pet companion to come by the animal...
Teams search for NC mom, toddler missing for 3 weeks, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says
WELDON, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities in Halifax County are searching for a missing mother and her toddler son, officials said Saturday. A door-to-door search was started just after 1 p.m. Saturday in several areas in Weldon, according to a news release from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Police...
Council Calls Special Meeting for Alive at Five Dates
TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to 143-318.12 of the General Statues of. North Carolina, the Town Council of the Town of Morehead City, North Carolina. will hold a Special Meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1100 Bridges. Street, Morehead City, North Carolina...
From Croatan Cougar To New England Patriot: David Wallis Is Living The Dream
Football fans have held on for long enough, but the wait is over, NFL training camps are here. Veterans report in a few days, but the rookies pulled up today in fashion, including a former Croatan star who never thought he'd see the professional level. That would be wide receiver...
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