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North Carolina man wins $50,000 a year for 20 years in 2nd chance drawing
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Chris Franks, of Youngsville, will get $50,000 each year for 20 years after he participated in a second-chance drawing and won a $1 million top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Franks found out he won the top prize in the July 3 $10 Million Spectacular Second […]
NC farmer losing crop because of unsafe levels of chemicals in water
The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals.Those chemicals have been linked to health problems -- including an increased risk of cancer.More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina.A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS.The area is one of 47 drinking-water systems with concerning levels of PFAS.The source of the contamination can be traced to the chemical company Chemours."We had contamination, total PFAS level is between 50...
Kinston man charged with Ayden homicide
Ayden police have charged a Kinston man with an open count of murder after a gunshot victim died at the hospital. The Ayden Police Department said officers responded about 2:01 a.m. Sunday to a reported gunshot victim at Legacy Lounge, a nightclub at 6250 N.C. 11, north of N.C. 102. Officers arrived to find Guy Lamont Brown, 64, of Kinston had been shot. He was transported to ECU Health Medical...
School Resource Officers in Beaufort County finish up their certification program
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A group of Sheriff’s Deputies in Beaufort County are finishing up training this summer. The office is staffing school resources officers this year for all county schools. They just finished up a 40-hour block for the School Resource Officer Certification Program. During that training, in school security and safety as well […]
Wanted man out of Lenoir, Jones counties arrested in Wilson on multiple charges
WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — A man who had failed to register as a sex offender in Jones County was arrested Tuesday in Wilson. Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office found John Anthony Rouse, 52, at a home on N.C. Highway 111. Wilson County deputies and Lenoir County detectives searched the home and found Rouse […]
Beaufort County medical professionals attend boot camp surrounding the stigma about substance use disorders
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Medical professionals from Beaufort County are getting training about the stigma surrounding substance use disorders. The NC Star Network partnered with Agape Health Services for the workshop on Tuesday. The boot camp provided real world examples of biases in medical settings such as socioeconomic status, gender and race. The crowd shared […]
Mural honoring city’s Latino community unveiled in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - A colorful mural honoring part of one Eastern Carolina city’s community was unveiled Tuesday, creating a must-see location in the community. The new 3,300 square-foot mural in Washington honors and represents the city’s Latino community and culture, as well as the artist, who grew up in Puerto Rico. Georges Le Chevallier, the mural’s artist, did so by using artwork and symbols that directly correlate with the heritage.
Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
Durham police investigating shooting, stabbing Tuesday morning
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New Bern nonprofit hosts Global Citizenship Music Festival this Saturday
New Bern, Craven County — Musical performers from around the world will take to the stage this weekend. New Bern nonprofit “Arts to End Genocide” will host the “Global Citizenship Music Festival”. It’s a free concert, but donations are welcome. AEG helps women and...
Beaufort Community College celebrates first barber academy graduates
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Five Eastern Carolina graduates will soon be hoping to leave their mark on the barbering industry. The Beaufort County Community College celebrated the graduation of its first Barber Academy. The five graduates, Ricky Dunlop-Beacham, Antonio Guilford, Willie Lewis, Jamari Nelson, and Khahliya White completed 1500 hours,...
Beaufort County Community College PN graduates light the way at pinning ceremony
Beaufort County Community College has new nursing graduates for 2024 and they are celebrating. Beaufort County Community College has announced their new practical nursing (PN) graduates with a pinning ceremony that was held on Wednesday July 10. The graduates are Macee Adams, Isabela Burke, Jasmin Corprew, Nykeiya Hollis, Amber Magazine, and Anna Purvis. The ceremony was a traditional lantern lighting and a nursing pledge.
City reports discharge of untreated wastewater
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER The City of Washington had intermittent discharge of untreated wastewater from the collection system on Sunday, July 14, 2024 around 5:44 am until 8:20 am Monday, July 15th 2024. The pump station located at 2650 West Fifth Street near the intersection of 264 and Page Road experienced power failure, […] The post City reports discharge of untreated wastewater appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Sheetz Opens First Wilmington, North Carolina-Area Convenience Store
Sheetz opened its first location in the Wilmington, North Carolina, area on July 9. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience-store chain’s new store is located at 17000 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead, North Carolina. This is Sheetz’s southernmost c-store in North Carolina. Others in the state are located near Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Durham...
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