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More than 500,000 claims made by people who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The U.S. Navy has nearly 546,000 claims from people who said they were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. These claims were made under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. This is so people can get compensated from the government for any illnesses they have sustained from the water. Advocates and […]
Mayor gives update on status of city manager
Mayor Sandy Roberson spoke Tuesday to an audience of Rotarians about the recent developments within the city’s leadership team with Keith Rogers Jr. having recently decided to take administrative leave from his post as city manager. Roberson, speaking at the Rocky Mount Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon gathering at the Benvenue Country Club, said that he and the City Council are committed to immediately start a search for a new day-to-day executive when the position becomes vacant. ...
Johnston Correctional Institution set to host hiring event for more officers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The need for people to work in corrections throughout the state is great, and very handsome bonuses are being offered to find people interested in the job. The Johnston Correctional Institution has a hiring event coming up on Aug. 27, and bonuses up to $10,000...
Clayton HS Honors Chorus shares stage with rock band Foreigner
It was a magical musical moment on stage for students from the Clayton High School Honors Chorus.The group got the chance to perform on stage with the band Foreigner in Raleigh.The year was 1984 and Foreigner's song "I Want To Know What Love Is" hit No. 1 in the United States and the United Kingdom.It was their biggest hit to date, and 40 years later, it's still resonating with a new generation."One of the many reasons we have these beautiful, talented youth choir join us on stage is because there is a real lack of funding for school music programs,"...
Granville Central suspends football program
The Panthers will not be hitting the football field this season as the decision was announced to suspend the program for the 2024 season. Richard Givens, athletic director for Granville Central said, ”It is with great sadness that we announce that football has been suspended for the 2024 football season.” Granville Central fielded a junior varsity team in 2007-2008 and […] The post Granville Central suspends football program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Blowing Rock Designated an Outdoor NC Trail Town; One of 15 Featured Destinations
The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is thrilled to announce Blowing Rock’s designation as an Outdoor NC Trail Town. The newly launched Outdoor NC Trail Town Guide celebrates towns across the state who are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of their destination while fostering a strong sense of place. This pilot edition features 15 destinations and includes a variety of activities – walking, hiking, biking, cycling, paddling, horseback riding and driving – to welcome enthusiasts of all abilities.
Mitchell Oakley: Oh, what an interesting few months of weather
I am not much of a weather watcher. But the months of drought we’ve faced in Pitt County and neighboring Greene County did catch my attention. Not very much rain fell for several months. In Pitt County, rainfall from January to June was about 7.82 inches below the normal, according to The Daily Reflector, in a story on July 6. The story pointed out that Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office, said that “North Carolina had a mostly wet...
Crime Roundup: Pitt County man charged with habitual impaired driving, gun crimes
A man who has been convicted of impaired driving-related charges 13 times was arrested again after a crash on his own property the day before, the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said. On Aug. 21 deputies were dispatched to Brookview Place in Greenville to assist emergency medical personnel, the sheriff’s office said. They found a man, identified as Todd Anthony Baker, 60, of 2144 Brookview Place, Greenville, had driven into a fence. The residence is in southeastern Pitt County off of Rouse Road and Crestway Place,...
East Carolina, North Texas, South Florida Pick Up Midweek Wins
East Carolina, North Texas and South Florida picked up wins over Wednesday and Thursday this week in American Athletic Conference women's soccer action. South Florida defeated Southern, 5-0, on August 21 before East Carolina took down UNCG, 2-1, and North Texas was victorious over Texas Southern, 2-0, on August 22.
ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 8 Jayvontay Conner
East Carolina is within 10 days of kickoff, when the Pirates take on Norfolk State inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Aug. 31 to begin the sixth year of the Mike Houston era in Greenville. To count down the days to kickoff, we will be utilizing the Pirates' football roster to help us, going in numerical order from the highest number on the roster to the lowest.
ECU football: Pirates' offseason fueled by disappointing 2023 season
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston was asked this week about the new College Football 25 video game and if he heard any players complain about their ratings in the game. The players who opted to be represented in the game were given $600. It was the first time that college athletes were compensated for their name, image and likeness in a video game. Houston said the game should help fans connect with the Pirates. ...
East Carolina University named regional winner in national community engagement award
ECU is leading the pack again as only one of four national universities chosen to receive an award. ECU has announced they have been named a regional winner of the 2024 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award given by the Engagement Scholarship Consortium. ECU was chosen for its efforts in addressing high suicide rates and significant unmet mental health needs stemming from economic stressors, geographical isolation, family dynamics and other health challenges facing rural North Carolina residents.
Precautionary swimming advisories remain at four Outer Banks locations
State recreational water quality officials have lifted most of the precautionary advisories against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby, but four Dare County locations areas remain under swimming advisory due to bacteria levels that exceed safe swimming standards. Test results of water samples taken from these waters show bacterial...
Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states including North Carolina and California, alleges the company...
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