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Proponents, opponents react to Trump’s running mate choice
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — After J.D. Vance was selected to be Donald Trump’s running mate in the upcoming election, reactions followed. “When you pick someone, you know, half your age, someone who can step in and has experience in business, a military background, a law degree, you know, you can’t go wrong,” Representative Chris Humphrey […]
The man who “literally put Washington on the map”
Henry Overing Handy, the son of Commodore Robert Handy and Mary Rathbone Whitehorse Handy, was born on March 21, 1848, in Charleston, Massachusetts. Handy would follow in his father’s footsteps, as he entered the Naval Academy at the age of 17 and was appointed immediately as an Acting Midshipman. Following his graduation on July 4, […] The post The man who “literally put Washington on the map” appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Power failure causes almost 15,000 gallons of wastewater to spill in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The city of Washington had an intermittent discharge of untreated wastewater Sunday through Monday morning. The pump station at 2650 W. Fifth Street near the intersection of Highway 264 and Page Road experienced power failure, causing roughly 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater to spill. An estimated 14,000 gallons has potential to […]
ENC airport director speaks on safety for rallies, preparation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Former President Trump has made several campaign stops in Eastern North Carolina throughout the years, including a rally at the Pitt-Greenville Airport in 2020. Executive Director of the airport, Bill Hopper, said they work closely with local, state and federal agencies during events like that. “It’s a very in-depth, very detailed, […]
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.
ECU professor discusses unity and political response after assassination attempt
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — ECU Political Science Professor Jody Baumgartner talked about a sense of unity following Saturday's attack. A message shared by multiple elected state officials. "I think it's on all republicans, all democrats to come together, to lower the temperature, to measure the rhetoric and win on...
Greenville license plate agency set to reopen today
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The license plate agency in Greenville, which closed in May, is set to reopen. The Stantonsburg Road license plate agency will officially reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, operating Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to the DMV, the Stantonsburg Road location...
Pitt County softball team in Little League World Series for third-straight year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Little League Softball World Series is coming to Greenville again this year. In a little more than two weeks, teams from all around the world will converge on Pitt County for the chance to compete in a once-in-a-lifetime tournament. That includes the hometown favorite Pitt County team that punched its […]
Smith appointed to lead NC Legislative Black Caucus
Greenville's Kandie Smith has been appointed chairwoman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, her office announced on Thursday. The District 5 state senator representing Pitt and Edgecombe counties earned the gavel after serving one year as the caucus first vice chairwoman. She succeeds Rep. Kelly Alexander of Charlotte, who is not seeking re-election after more than eight years in the state House. Smith assumed the role on June 26. ...
Goodness of Grifton: Community softball game a hit with residents
Bats were swinging and balls were flying when The Goodness of Grifton held its first community softball game last month. Dozens of residents came out and play in and to support the event. More than 50 people came out to watch the game on June 15, that featured Ed Beiner as the captain of Team A and Tyra Sparrow as the captain for team B. The event was put together...
Rotary clubs honor Coles with service award
The Rev. Rodney Coles received the 2024 Gino Abessinio Vocational Service Award from the Greenville and Greenville Noon Rotary Clubs at a meeting of the Greenville Rotary Club. This award is given annually to a Non-Rotarian who has provided outstanding vocational service to the community. It is named after Gino Abessinio, a local school teacher, killed in a traffic accident, who exemplified Rotary's Motto of Service Above Self. Beginning in...
US News rates Duke as top N.C. hospital; ECU moves up to fifth
Duke University Hospital ranks as the best in North Carolina for the 13th consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual list published Tuesday. The Durham hospital was followed by UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh and ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
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