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Drug Rehab USA Launches Mental Health Scholarship
Hickory – Drug Rehab USA is proud to announce the launch of its new Mental Health Scholarship, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of mental health professionals in the United States, including North Carolina. This scholarship, available to students pursuing degrees in psychology, counseling, social work, and other related fields, offers financial support to those committed to making a difference in the mental health landscape.
Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
New Bern eye surgeon bolsters state Supreme Court case against CON
Lawyers for a New Bern eye surgeon believe the state Supreme Court's June ruling in a Kinston case supports the surgeon's challenge against North Carolina's certificate-of-need health care restrictions. Dr. Jay Singleton is urging the state's high court to overturn lower court rulings that rejected his challenge of CON law...
UPDATE: One hurt in Wednesday night fire at Greene County farm
UPDATE (WNCT) — One person was transported to a local hospital suffering from minor injuries, according to a Facebook post from the Snow Hill Rural Fire Department. The fire broke out just before 9 p.m. Wednesday night. Officials describe the structure that burned as a commercial hay barn. Units from several department remained on scene […]
Martin County High School merger now complete, set for new year
MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school merger between South Creek High School and Riverside High School into Martin County High School is now permanent. After having numerous public high schools, the county is now down to just this one. They are expecting the school to have more than 700 students for this upcoming […]
“The Pack is back:” Swinson and his standards return to transform WHS
“The Pack is back,” Dr. Michael Swinson says with excitement. By this he means, he is back and ready to transform Washington High School into a high achieving school. Swinson was principal of Washington High School from 2016 to 2021. When he started, the school had a D (52) score given by the North Carolina […] The post “The Pack is back:” Swinson and his standards return to transform WHS appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Drivers advised to follow detours during Highway 70 culvert work tonight
JAMES CITY, Craven County — Nighttime construction on Highway 70 in James City may impact traffic starting tonight for culvert work. Highway 70 Westbound will have one lane closed between Thurman Road and Taberna Way. Officials say, this closure will take place starting on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00...
Jacksonville PD grant access for national firearm tool to New Bern PD
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Local authorities in Eastern Carolina are partnering up to crack down on crime with a new tool in the area. Jacksonville Police Department has given the New Bern Police Department access to their new firearm evidence tool, known as NIBIN, that has been around for centuries.
Artist Ashley McDaniel brings to life News 12's newest reporter, Scoop
Since 2010, more than a hundred Bear Town Bears have popped up around the city of New Bern. Originally what was going to be 10 bears turned into 50 for that tricentennial and now it has just kept crawling along since then. Each of them with their own unique designs...
Mechanical failure leads to wastewater discharge in Havelock
HAVELOCK, Craven County — An estimated amount of 4.500 gallons of untreated wastewater has been discharged in Craven County due to a mechanical failure of a contractor's bypass pump. The City of Havelock says the wastewater spilled into Slocum Creek near the address of 126 E. Main Street from...
Freeing ourselves from suffering, Shackle Free offers purpose and hope to all
WARSAW — Chiquitta Lesene is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the local non-profit known as Shackle Free. Shackle Free strives to make a difference in the area by fighting adversity. Lesene was born and raised in Chinquapin with American Indian and African American roots. Her great grandparents had 17 children and she was...
Teams ready for gridiron exhibitions Friday
High school football kicks off statewide in eight days. However, in just 24 hours, local teams in the mountolivetribune.com readership area get to experience the live “popping” of shoulder pads against fresh opposition Friday evening. Southern Wayne and North Duplin head to South Lenoir for a three-team scrimmage....
Missing man found after four hour search and rescue mission
ROSE HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — A missing Rose Hill man was found Wednesday after a four hour search and rescue mission. Around noon, Duplin County Emergency Communications received a call that a man had walked off from his home. The man’s family said he suffered from a health condition. The man was found just after […]
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