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Second man arrested in connection to Tarboro homicide
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Members of the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Fayetteville Tuesday to arrest a man wanted for a homicide on Branchwood Ln. in Tarboro. Asian Johnson was taken into custody with help from the U.S. Marshals and Fayetteville Police Department. Johnson is the second person arrested in connection to the homicide. […]
Jewel Herlong: Closing out her time as an Immersive IMBA graduate
July 25 is National Intern Day. To help us celebrate it, Jewel Herlong, a graduate of ECU’s College of Business and the Arthur Graduate School of Business, reflects on her time as an inaugural member Immersive MBA pathway cohort, and her recent internship with CAPTRUST, independent investment advisory firm.
Shavon Revel’s Draft Profile | East Carolina, CB Scouting Report
East Carolina Pirates cornerback Shavon Revel came out of nowhere in 2023, and now, his 2025 NFL Draft scouting report is a topic of great consideration among NFL evaluators. Can Revel compete to be one of the first cornerbacks selected in the coming class?. Shavon Revel’s Draft Profile and Measurements...
Local neurology doctor breaks down new FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The FDA has approved a new drug to help combat Alzheimer’s disease. 6.7 million people were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2023, according to the CDC. The new FDA-approved drug to treat Alzheimer’s will be sold under the brand name Kisunla. The drug is...
57 tops field in 3rd Health Alliance of Clinton County Golf Classic
The Adient team of Donnie Ary, Zach Smith, Kevin Curren and Cameron Spangler won a scorecard playoff and finished first in the the 3rd annual Health Alliance of Clinton County Golf Classic June 21 at Snow Hill Country Club. The winners posted a score of 57 in the 18 scramble...
Winterville single vehicle rollover causes hazards on NC 11 South Bypass
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — On Monday evening, Ayden Fire and Rescue Stations 41 and 42 responded to a motor vehicle collision containing injuries on NC 11 South Bypass. When they arrived, firefighters found a single vehicle rollover on the Forlines Road overpass where the vehicle was still partially on the guardrail system. The driver of […]
Sadie Robertson Huff of 'Duck Dynasty' to headline Aces for Autism fundraiser
For the second time, a member of television’s “Duck Dynasty” family has answered the call to come to Greenville to speak on behalf of people with autism. Sadie Robertson Huff has been announced as the featured speaker for the 11th annual Samuel C. Robinson Aces for Autism fundraiser, the organization announced last week. The event is scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Greenville Convention Center. Huff’s famous father, Willie Robertson,...
Local roundup: Winterville 12Us win Cal Ripken Southeast Regional, headed to World Series
The Winterville 12U All-Star baseball team won the Southeast Regional over the weekend in St. Johns, Fla., and advanced to the Cal Ripken World Series for the first time. The Winterville club advanced through pool play with a 3-1 record, losing only a 10-9 heartbreaker in last Wednesday's opener to eventual division champion and south Florida representative Auburndale. The locals rebounded from the one-run loss with a pair of one-run...
Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled
While he has been the varsity football head coach at Fike High since being announced as such in March, Rocky Lewis picked up some extra duties earlier this month when the Wilson County Board of Education confirmed his hiring as the ninth athletic director in Fike’s 67 years of existence. Lewis, who had been the head football coach at South […] The post Lewis named Fike AD while other WCS coaching changes unveiled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farmville to host first Rub'n Shoulders barbecue festival and cook-off
Farmville is home to four barbecue restaurants in an area of about three miles. That proximity to pork is part of the inspiration for the town’s newest event, Rub’n Shoulders. Scheduled for July 27 at Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, the summer celebration will include food, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages, along with children’s activities, and vendors. The musical lineup will include Noah Jackson Cobb, Cheryl Willoughby and John and Landy. ...
Tarboro police officer demoted, docked 10 days pay for social media post about Trump
A Tarboro police officer will not be dismissed from duty but was disciplined for remarks via his social media link about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, who was campaigning in Pennsylvania. Brandon Richardson, who has been on the town’s force for nearly 24 years, was suspended for 10 days without pay and demoted to the rank of corporal, Town Manager Troy Lewis said via email late Friday afternoon. ...
Sharks-Flamingos rained out; Tobs have steep climb to Petitt berth
Depending on the perspective, the rain that fell throughout the boundaries of the Coastal Plain League on Monday night was either friend or foe of the Wilson Tobs. The Tobs, who had their final night off this season Monday, were hoping the Florence Flamingos would help them catch the Wilmington Sharks, who were playing a doubleheader at Florence on Monday. […] The post Sharks-Flamingos rained out; Tobs have steep climb to Petitt berth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ECU roundup: AAC basketball schedule outline released
The American Athletic Conference announced game and opponent assignments for the upcoming men’s basketball season. East Carolina’s conference schedule will consist of 18 league games, with three opponents in home-only games, three opponents in away-only games and six home-and-home series. The Pirates will play six teams inside Minges Coliseum and on the road — South Florida, Florida Atlantic, Temple, Tulane, UTSA and Charlotte. ...
Kinston man arrested for felony possession of stolen property
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Lenoir County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 67-year-old Kinston man Tuesday in connection to property that was stolen two weeks ago. Deputies responded on July 9 to Willie Measley Road in La Grange for a larceny from a home. Tuesday, they searched a home on Parker Ford Road in Kinston. As a […]
Greene County EMS adds new medical devices to ambulances
GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — In the coming weeks, Greene County EMS will be adding new equipment to their ambulances. The Eitan Medical Sapphire IV pumps are recognized for reliability, precision and user-friendliness as life-saving devices. The EMS team in the county will undergo training on the new equipment to give the best care they […]
Man arrested on heroin, cocaine charges in Edgecombe County
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCT) — The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up a months-long investigation into the selling and delivery of heroin and crack cocaine by arresting a man in the Rocky Mount and Battleboro areas. During the investigation, Justin Antwane Macklin, 36, of Whitakers, sold heroin and cocaine to multiple cooperating witnesses. Macklin was […]
Bell sworn in as Wilson County elections director
A familiar face has officially taken the reins as the Wilson County Board of Elections’ leader. Tasha Bell was sworn in Tuesday as county elections director. Bell, formerly a Wilson County Board of Elections deputy director, has served as interim director since April when Rená Morris retired from the role. “We’re all proud of Tasha,” board Chair Chip Futrell said […] The post Bell sworn in as Wilson County elections director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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