La Grange
LATEST NEWS
Clemency ends three jail terms 37 years early
(The Center Square) – Three men, each with 37 more years left in jail as punishment for robbery at a church, have been given clemency by North Carolina’s governor. Another convicted robber, age 45 and confined for nearly 30 years, had a sentence running to 2030 commuted. The decisions made by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper come with less than six months to go in his second term. Cooper established the...
Building entrepreneurs from the ground up
Five high school students from Beaufort County recently participated in ECU’s Miller School of Business Summer Youth Innovation Camp. Up until this year, the camp only served students in Pitt County. However, that all changed thanks to Keith Hudson, director of the Pamlico Business Resource Center in Washington. “When I found out about the camp […] The post Building entrepreneurs from the ground up appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Pitt County EMS takes over Ayden station, aims for seamless service continuity
AYDEN, Pitt County — At the start of July, Pitt County EMS took over a nearby privately run station in Ayden. This comes after Ayden EMS could not renew their contract because of staffing issues. Eight new paramedics were hired for the sole purpose of allocating staff here to...
Medical device maker Nipro expected to invest $400M, hire 232 in Pitt County
Japanese medical device maker Nipro Corp. is poised to announce a roughly $400-million expansion that is expected to bring more than 230 jobs to Pitt County. The Osaka, Japan-based company has been the subject of incentives discussions with state and local officials, people familiar with the company's plans told WRAL on Tuesday. An announcement on the deal is expected as early as Wednesday.
Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has entered into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to open a public fishing area (PFA) on an NCDOT 555-acre property in Grimesland. The proposed PFA area will be constructed off North Grimesland Road, where there are several shallow ponds located on […] The post Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Pitt County finalizing security agreement for commissioners, planning meetings
Pitt County officials are finalizing efforts to provide security at commissioners and planning board meetings following an announcement by the sheriff that deputies would not work the meetings. Discussions with a private security firm come nearly a month after the in-house counsel for the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office notified Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Kimberly Hines that deputies would no longer be available to provide security for the two boards after July 1. ...
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 […]
‘No tolerance’: Umpire, assistant coach suspended after altercation at Wilson Little League game, town says
WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — An umpire and an assistant coach are both suspended after an altercation during a Little League game in Wilson, the city said Tuesday. Monday evening, city officials said Wilson City Little League was hosting the 10-12 North Carolina State Tournament at Gillette Baseball Complex when the incident happened during the 8 p.m. Cherryville vs. Bull City game.
Language can fuel political violence
I agree and disagree with your editorial, “Assassination attempt spurs call for civility” (July 16). My disagreement is with the claim that the rhetoric did not cause the shooter to take action. While it was contributing circumstances, it could also be a mitigating factor. We don’t have to know the shooter’s motive to understand that the target was the subject […] The post Language can fuel political violence first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Board: Private school vouchers hurt public schools
The chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education called the continued erosion of public school funding to pay for financial subsidies for parents who send their children to private schools “a total disrespect for the job that public education does for all children.” Christine Fitch, chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education, made the statement after the board […] The post Board: Private school vouchers hurt public schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WhirliDogs celebrates successes at ribbon-cutting ceremony
Wesley Trump, project manager for WhirliDogs, said things have gone better than expected through the first quarter of operation. “I thought we would need all kinds of volunteers to help our teammates,” Trump said. “These guys have stepped up. They’re so responsible. They’ve learned their stations, and they’re very independent. I’ve just been so pleased, and I think their families […] The post WhirliDogs celebrates successes at ribbon-cutting ceremony first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
3 more candidates seek school board seats
While a long-time board member has announced she’s not running for reelection, three others have thrown their hats in the ring for the Wilson County Board of Education’s November election: a 20-year teaching veteran, a litigation paralegal and a car dealership manager. Sophia Stevens, unaffiliated, is running for the District 6 seat against incumbent Blake Boykin, a Republican, who filed […] The post 3 more candidates seek school board seats first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Grifton seeks new town manager as Oryan Lowry departs for Hertford County
GRIFTON, Pitt County — A town here in Eastern North Carolina is seeking a new town manager. Officials with the Town of Grifton announced Oryan Lowry has accepted a new position as the manager for Hertford County that will begin in August. Lowry has served as Grifton's Town Manager...
Greenville man charged with attempted murder after shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina man is behind bars for attempting to take the life of another Greenville man earlier this month. Victor Rivera, of Greenville, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and an assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Greenville police say the 19-year-old...
Nash County cousins charged in Wilson shooting
WILSON — Two cousins face attempted murder charges after police say gunshots were fired at a Wilson man from a car last week. Daquon Horne, 23, of the 1000 block of Russell Street in Rocky Mount and Tyrek Kedrien Horne, 20, of the 100 block of Armstrong Drive in Sharpsburg are charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder […] The post Nash County cousins charged in Wilson shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Straight arrow: Gardner is No. 1 female para archer
One by one, the arrows whizzed through the humid July morning, past a junked pickup truck and an RV that had seen better days before reconvening in the center yellow circle of a target some 50 meters away from Wendy Gardner. The target range set up behind her home on Holdens Cross Road outside Wilson was a bit unheralded for […] The post Straight arrow: Gardner is No. 1 female para archer first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rose students win FBLA national honors
J.H. Rose High School had several national winners at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, the program announced. Rose had 28 students who were among the 16,000 participants from across the world at the competition held in Orlando, Florida. Jack D’Alonzo and Wright Collins placed in the Top 10 in Life Smarts, a quiz bowl-style competition. Rachel Nelson placed fourth in Future Business Educator, a mock teaching lesson event, and Elliott Flinchbaugh, Carson Fraley, and Katharine Gauland placed eighth in Local Chapter...
Durham police investigating shooting, stabbing Tuesday morning
This Is The Highest Rated Hearing Aid In The Us Oregon Drivers With No DUIs Getting A Pay Day On Tuesday. Plastic Surgeon Tells: If You Have Wrinkles, Do This Immediately (It's Genius!) Beverly Hills MD. A Simple Method to Reduce Neuropathy (Watch) Health Today News. 7 Warning Signs of...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.