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Proponents, opponents react to Trump’s running mate choice
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — After J.D. Vance was selected to be Donald Trump’s running mate in the upcoming election, reactions followed. “When you pick someone, you know, half your age, someone who can step in and has experience in business, a military background, a law degree, you know, you can’t go wrong,” Representative Chris Humphrey […]
Medical device maker Nipro expected to invest $400M, hire 232 in Pitt County
Japanese medical device maker Nipro Corp. is poised to announce a roughly $400-million expansion that is expected to bring more than 230 jobs to Pitt County. The Osaka, Japan-based company has been the subject of incentives discussions with state and local officials, people familiar with the company's plans told WRAL on Tuesday. An announcement on the deal is expected as early as Wednesday.
Pitt County EMS takes over Ayden station, aims for seamless service continuity
AYDEN, Pitt County — At the start of July, Pitt County EMS took over a nearby privately run station in Ayden. This comes after Ayden EMS could not renew their contract because of staffing issues. Eight new paramedics were hired for the sole purpose of allocating staff here to...
ENC airport director speaks on safety for rallies, preparation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Former President Trump has made several campaign stops in Eastern North Carolina throughout the years, including a rally at the Pitt-Greenville Airport in 2020. Executive Director of the airport, Bill Hopper, said they work closely with local, state and federal agencies during events like that. “It’s a very in-depth, very detailed, […]
Greenville license plate agency set to reopen today
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The license plate agency in Greenville, which closed in May, is set to reopen. The Stantonsburg Road license plate agency will officially reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, operating Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to the DMV, the Stantonsburg Road location...
Pitt County softball team in Little League World Series for third-straight year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Little League Softball World Series is coming to Greenville again this year. In a little more than two weeks, teams from all around the world will converge on Pitt County for the chance to compete in a once-in-a-lifetime tournament. That includes the hometown favorite Pitt County team that punched its […]
ECU professor discusses unity and political response after assassination attempt
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — ECU Political Science Professor Jody Baumgartner talked about a sense of unity following Saturday's attack. A message shared by multiple elected state officials. "I think it's on all republicans, all democrats to come together, to lower the temperature, to measure the rhetoric and win on...
Grant funding available for Greene County nonprofits
Charitable organizations serving Greene County have additional opportunities for grants from the Greene County Community Foundation thanks to a generous contribution to their community grantmaking fund from the Frank and Lou Shackelford Family Foundation. An additional $8,250 will be available to organizations, more than doubling last year’s grants total, the foundation announced. GCCF, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, will award $16,500 in grants to charitable organizations through...
Smith appointed to lead NC Legislative Black Caucus
Greenville's Kandie Smith has been appointed chairwoman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, her office announced on Thursday. The District 5 state senator representing Pitt and Edgecombe counties earned the gavel after serving one year as the caucus first vice chairwoman. She succeeds Rep. Kelly Alexander of Charlotte, who is not seeking re-election after more than eight years in the state House. Smith assumed the role on June 26. ...
Board: Private school vouchers hurt public schools
The chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education called the continued erosion of public school funding to pay for financial subsidies for parents who send their children to private schools “a total disrespect for the job that public education does for all children.” Christine Fitch, chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education, made the statement after the board […] The post Board: Private school vouchers hurt public schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Goodness of Grifton: Community softball game a hit with residents
Bats were swinging and balls were flying when The Goodness of Grifton held its first community softball game last month. Dozens of residents came out and play in and to support the event. More than 50 people came out to watch the game on June 15, that featured Ed Beiner as the captain of Team A and Tyra Sparrow as the captain for team B. The event was put together...
3 more candidates seek school board seats
While a long-time board member has announced she’s not running for reelection, three others have thrown their hats in the ring for the Wilson County Board of Education’s November election: a 20-year teaching veteran, a litigation paralegal and a car dealership manager. Sophia Stevens, unaffiliated, is running for the District 6 seat against incumbent Blake Boykin, a Republican, who filed […] The post 3 more candidates seek school board seats first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County plans $5.3M in water infrastructure projects
Wilson County will undergo two major water infrastructure projects totaling $5.3 million. The projects focus on the county’s southwest water district. The projects are funded through the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, American Rescue Plan Act grants with the division of infrastructure, said Ronnie Ford, the county’s water services director. He expects the projects to begin at the end of […] The post County plans $5.3M in water infrastructure projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rotary clubs honor Coles with service award
The Rev. Rodney Coles received the 2024 Gino Abessinio Vocational Service Award from the Greenville and Greenville Noon Rotary Clubs at a meeting of the Greenville Rotary Club. This award is given annually to a Non-Rotarian who has provided outstanding vocational service to the community. It is named after Gino Abessinio, a local school teacher, killed in a traffic accident, who exemplified Rotary's Motto of Service Above Self. Beginning in...
US News rates Duke as top N.C. hospital; ECU moves up to fifth
Duke University Hospital ranks as the best in North Carolina for the 13th consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual list published Tuesday. The Durham hospital was followed by UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh and ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
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