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Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Carolina School Boards Association launches statewide campaign to support public education
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina School Boards Association recently launched a statewide ad campaign to build support for public schools, the organization said in a news release. The campaign, titled “Public Education Does the Public Good,” uses social media and billboard ads to spread NCSBA’s message that “healthy, well-funded public schools are good […]
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training
TARBORO — Twenty-one Edgecombe County employees recently strengthened their workplace skills by completing the Edgecombe Works! Office Skills Academy held at Edgecombe Community College. The program is a partnership between the college and Edgecombe County government. The college provides the instructor and training, and the county funds tuition and fees for participants. The program has a dual purpose, according to […] The post 21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Boyfriend, girlfriend found dead at Four Oaks home
A man and woman were found dead at a Johnston County home on Sunday. Sunday morning, family members of Kyle Trabel called the Johnston County Sheriff's Office asking for a welfare check for Kyle at his home on Scout Road in Four Oaks. Responding deputies noticed heavy smoke coming out...
Cafe, bakery and wine shop owner in Farmville bids adieu
FARMVILLE — A beloved café has closed its doors, but its chef and owner said she will always treasure the Pitt County town as she begins a new chapter in retirement. Coleen Starling, owner and chef at Café Madeleine Bakery and Wine in downtown Farmville, announced July 10 over social media that the restaurant was shutting its doors. “Café Madeleine has given me the opportunity to fulfill a personal dream,”...
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...
Greenville man charged with reporting false information 911 call center
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A man in the east is behind bars Monday morning after being accused of lying to 911 system operators. Arrest warrants obtained by WITN show Marque Sutton, 33, was arrested by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office after reporting false information to 911 Sunday. Officials...
Raleigh man celebrates $150,000 Powerball win
A Raleigh man won a $150,000 prize through the North Carolina Education Lottery after trying his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket. William Farr bought a lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quality Mart on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red...
HBCU has accreditation reinstated as initial ruling is reversed
Dispelling any rumors or misinformation surrounding its future, Saint Augustine’s University reaffirms its intent to welcome students back for the Fall semester. The post HBCU has accreditation reinstated as initial ruling is reversed appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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