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Murphy: Sustained recovery effort, prayer needed for Western NC
A Pitt County congressman said the outpouring of support for western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene must be sustained over what is expected to be a long road toward recovery. U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, who represents North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, visited western North Carolina on Oct. 1 alongside U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis and U.S. Rep. David Rouzer of Wilmington and N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. ...
Students in Winterville take part in National Walk and Roll to School Day
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Students in Winterville took part in National Walk and Roll to School Day. The town of Winterville participated with W.H. Robinson Elementary and A.G. Cox Middle School. Students from both schools walked, biked or rode their scooters to school Wednesday morning. This was a way for children to practice active mobility […]
Motor vehicle accident claims one life
A motor vehicle accident on U.S. 17 claimed the life of a Canadian man on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Ross Malcolm Steckley, 67, of Ontario Canada died in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 17 North and Woolard Road- about eight miles from Washington, according to Senior Trooper, Christopher Williams with North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Steckley’s […] The post Motor vehicle accident claims one life appeared first on Washington Daily News.
This year's BBQ Throw Down to be at the event center
An upcoming regional annual event held in downtown Rocky Mount is going to occur in a different but much larger location within the heart of the city. The 2024 Eastern North Carolina BBQ Throw Down is set for Friday evening and much of the day Saturday at the Rocky Mount Event Center. In years past, the event was held adjacent to the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station. ...
Robinson blasts state’s response to Helene; blames Cooper
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at a campaign gathering Monday afternoon in Rocky Mount called the state-level response to Hurricane Helene in the western part of North Carolina “100 percent abysmal” and placed the blame on Gov. Roy Cooper. Robinson, who is the Republican nominee for governor in the Nov. 5 election, spoke at the North Wesleyan Boulevard location of Gardner’s Barbecue and gave attendees who packed the venue an update about what he has seen in the devastated areas of the state. ...
Greenville City Council strengthens efforts in fighting addiction, sends national opioid funds to Pitt County
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville City Council is considering directing its share of the national opioid settlement funds to Pitt County. They said it’s to strengthen efforts in fighting addiction. Greenville is set to get nearly $1.9 million over the next 18 years, while Pitt County will get close to $16 million. Officials said this […]
North Pitt, Southwest Edgecombe tangle in Monday night high school football
PINETOPS, N.C. (WNCT) — After the football game between Southwest Edgecombe and North Pitt was postponed from Friday, the two teams met Monday night. A high-scoring game came down to the wire and North Pitt pulled out the win, 40-36, to improve to 4-2 on the season. The loss drops the Cougars to 4-3 on […]
Elmhurst, Lakeforest leaders recognized during National Principals Month
Two second-generation educators have been named principal and assistant principal of the year for Pitt County Schools. Elmhurst Elementary School Principal Megan Newman and Lakeforest Elementary School Assistant Principal Katy Swain were honored Tuesday at Rock Springs Center during a banquet sponsored by Pitt County Farm Bureau. The awards are given each October in celebration of National Principals Month. Newman, a Winterville native, is the daughter of former Pitt County...
Volleyball teams on the cusp of titles
The Ayden-Grifton and D.H. Conley volleyball teams are both closing in on a collective local conference sweep. The Chargers in the Eastern Plains Conference and the Vikings in the Big Carolina both have just one loss all season and both are poised to take the final step to their respective regular season titles. Conley won again on Tuesday and moved to 11-0 in the BCC with a 3-0 sweep at...
In Bethel, one church has a new family after Hurricane Helene
BETHEL — At Bethel Baptist Church, one of the rooms downstairs has become a mini convenience store. The lower parking lot has become a landing zone for helicopters and a place to take a hot shower. An area on the top floor became a FEMA office to help people apply for disaster relief. Above all, it has become a place for the community after the devastation Hurricane Helene left in the High Country. On Sunday morning, the church held its first service after the storm. ...
Election statements: Bob Edwards, Democrat, Pitt County Board of Commissioners District B
Age: 66 Address: East Wright Road, Greenville Occupation: Recently retired after a 29-year career teaching at ECU Qualifications: Associate's degree in Liberal Arts, bachelor's in Bible and Theology, master's in communication, doctorate in sociology Website/social media: BobforPittCounty.com; Instagram: BobforPittCounty; X:...
Pitt commissioners grapple over jail medical service
The Pitt County Board of Commissioners has directed Sheriff Paula Dance to produce contract revisions negotiated with the detention center’s health care provider and to produce a request for other proposals to provide the services. Commissioners voted unanimously to make the request after a contentious discussion with sheriff’s officials on Monday. The debate was a continuation of an issue raised in July when commissioners approved a sheriff’s office request to seek proposals to replace Wellpath. ...
Grocery shoppers can ‘Round Up’ for Helene victims
Harris Teeter has launched a Round Up campaign to support disaster-relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Through Oct. 28, customers can round up their purchase to the nearest whole dollar at checkout to benefit the American Red Cross. All of the money donated will go directly to the Red Cross, which is providing relief and resources to hurricane-ravaged […] The post Grocery shoppers can ‘Round Up’ for Helene victims first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Down East Holiday Show tickets on sale now
Tickets to the 23rd Annual Down East Holiday Show are available now for online purchase, the Pitt Community College Foundation announced. This year’s fundraiser is scheduled to take place at the Greenville Convention Center Nov. 7-10. Proceeds from the event support PCC student scholarships and fund a variety of educational activities throughout the academic year. Shoppers can expect to find more than 180 small businesses offering everything from holiday decorations...
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