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Town of Farmville gets jump on Fourth of July firework celebrations
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — One Eastern North Carolina town celebrated the Fourth of July a day early with an Independence Day event Wednesday night. The Town of Farmville hosted its 2024 Independence Day Celebration as people came out with blankets and chairs to enjoy the show. “It’s fun, it’s so many people, it’s a bunch […]
Independence Day celebrations to light up the sky
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang at area Independence Day celebrations. Here are some ways to celebrate: Farmville Folks in Farmville will get a jump on the holiday with a celebration on Wednesday. The day will begin with a youth-led Patriot Parade at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Farmville Public Library. Events at the Town Common begin at 6 p.m....
Greenville Fourth starts at 3 on Thursday; events set across region
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang during Independence Day celebrations in Greenville and surrounding communities. One of the area’s biggest celebrations gets underway at 3 p.m. on First Street in downtown Greenville and at the Town Common. Hosted by the city’s Recreation and Parks Department, the event will feature food trucks and a car show, live music including a performance by The Switch, a beer garden and, of course, fireworks. ...
How could a few decide for so many?
On Armistice Day in 1926, now known as Veterans Day, a World War I monument was erected at the Wilson County Courthouse that was built in 1924. The speaker was the Hon. H.G. Connor, and the monument was accepted by Dr. E.G. Moore. It was a gift to the county-city of Wilson. “To the Valor of Wilson Co. Soldiers” It […] The post How could a few decide for so many? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Judge denies restraining order against Elm City
Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins denied Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s motion for a a temporary restraining order against the town of Elm City on Tuesday. Merando sought an order and injunction against the town, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley, claiming the town’s Board of Commissioners broke state law in passing the […] The post Judge denies restraining order against Elm City first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Think of the veterans when celebrating Fourth of July
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — For some veterans, celebrating the Fourth of July can sometimes bring with it a lot of stress and it can feel isolating. It makes some vets feel sadness for their fellow servicemembers who did not make it home. The loud noises from fireworks can sound similar to shots and the flashes […]
Greenville Town Common to host Fourth of July celebration
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Fourth of July is looking like it’ll be another hot summer day and many will be outside for cookouts and events. The city of Greenville is getting ready today for their celebration. Organizers say they’re working to make sure everyone stays cool. “Standard here at the town Common Park, we’ve […]
Potential buyers view new city's affordable Lincoln Park homes
A last-minute cancellation didn’t stop homebuyers and Realtors from visiting Greenville’s latest affordable housing project in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. About 10 people turned out Monday for the event set to celebrate the completion of six new homes in the west Greenville community even though the city abruptly rescheduled the event until July 8 because of the early morning rains. When city officials learned people were at the houses, located...
County hires engineer for capital projects
Wilson County has hired Brajesh Tiwari as its county engineer. Tiwari has nearly two decades of public and private sector experience in civil engineering and project management. He began the new role Monday. “Brajesh will immediately begin working on a wide range of county projects and developing a county capital improvement plan,” County Manger Ron Hunt said in a news […] The post County hires engineer for capital projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pitt County economic developer earns top honors
Pitt County’s Kelly Andrews has earned one of two Economic Developer of the Year awards from the N.C. Economic Development Association. Andrews was presented the award at the organization’s annual conference in Wilmington June 26. It recognizes members who have made significant and measurable contributions to their community and the North Carolina economic development community as a whole. “We are incredibly proud that Kelly Andrews has been honored with this...
‘It's all about love’: Greenville dedicates symbol of inclusivity
Nearly 300 people braved 100-degree temperatures to celebrate Greenville’s LGBTQ community on Saturday during a dedication ceremony for the Paddock Club Public Art Sculpture on Dickinson Avenue. The sculpture was created from the spiral staircase that was a prized remnant of one of North Carolina’s longest-running gay clubs and placed where the club once stood before the building was razed to build the 10th Street Connector. Now wrapped in the colors of the rainbow, it stands as a symbol that Greenville is inclusive, Mayor Pro...
Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December
Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams faces another drunken driving charge after he was arrested Monday in Rocky Mount. This is Williams’ third DWI charge since December. Rocky Mount Police Department received a 5:37 p.m. call from an anonymous person who reported a reckless driver traveling southbound on North Wesleyan Boulevard, Typhani Gray, Rocky Mount Police public information officer said in a […] The post Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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