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Johnston residents endorse voter ID
Johnston residents support North Carolina’s new voter ID requirement, saying it’s a positive step toward securing the electoral process. “I just think it’s a great idea, and I think that we probably should have done it a long time ago,” said Susan Godwin, 74, of Selma. Godwin was among the handful of Johnstonians who came to a recent voter ID […] The post Johnston residents endorse voter ID first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Soccer Game Preview: Havelock on Home-Turf
Havelock is 1-9 against Swansboro since October of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Havelock Rams will welcome the Swansboro Pirates at 6:00 p.m. Havelock is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games. If Havelock beats...
Rural North Carolina hospitals say recruiting surgeons is key to long-term success
Rural hospitals across the country often struggle to recruit doctors. Recruiting surgeons is even tougher. In southeastern North Carolina, the hospitals in Scotland and Robeson counties are investing in surgical programs that health care experts say are vital to the survival of rural hospitals. Scotland Health in Laurinburg built new...
Special Town Board Meeting: August 28
On the agenda: A closed session meeting between Commissioners and the Town’s Attorney to discuss the Special Use Permit process, shifting the burden of evidence from neighbors to the applicant, and what constitutes evidence in such cases. This meeting was requested by Commissioners at the August Town Board Meeting.
Preparing for peak hurricane season
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - As we approach the peak of hurricane season, which officially begins on September 10th, it is important to be prepared. While North Carolina Emergency Management reported no activity in the Atlantic for the next seven days, they advise everyone to have a hurricane kit ready.
Whooping cough case found at Greenville school
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A case of whooping cough has been found at one Eastern Carolina school. The Pitt County Health Department says it was notified Tuesday of the case at Wintergreen Intermediate School in Greenville. “Though there is no immediate public health risk from this case, we are investigating...
Harkers Island bridge replacement earns national award
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) officials said its Harkers Island bridge replacement project has been recognized for its use of innovative technology. As part of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ annual America’s Transportation Awards contest, the NCDOT’s Harkers Island bridge replacement project won an Operations Excellence award.
Police arrest two men in murder of Kinston woman
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Police have made two arrests in the shooting death of a Kinston woman that happened Sunday night. Police say Thomas Mason and Davon Williams are facing charges connected to the murder of Anzaryia Cobb. The 22-year-old woman was shot outside building #8 at Mitchell Wooten Apartments.
Man charged with arson in three Greene County fires
A Maury man has been charged in connection to three structure fires in Greene County this month. On Aug. 20 investigators from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office arrested Leslie Earl Holloman, 41, of Maury. He is charged with three counts of second-degree arson. The sheriff’s office said the first fire was reported about 7:52 p.m. Aug. 3 at Frizzelle Farm Road south of Maury. ...
Businesses in Emerald Isle prepare for the end of summer season
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WITN) - As school starts and with Labor Day on Monday, summer is slowing down but what does that mean for business at the beach?. Denis Raczkowski owns Flip Flops Donuts located at Emerald Isle. After being retired, his wife realized he was not as happy, which is why he decided to start his own business.
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