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Shoppers go down memory lane at Leder’s closeout sale
It was the sale of the century of sorts at Leder Brothers Department Store in Wilson on Friday. The popular downtown store that opened in 1934 has been closed for several years. Passersby who looked in the windows of store at 116 Tarboro St. W. have marveled at the decades-old dresses on mannequins and vintage items on display behind the […] The post Shoppers go down memory lane at Leder’s closeout sale first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Downtown Wilson welcomes first boba tea shop
WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — An early college student and her mother realized downtown Wilson was missing something that they had to offer. Amerimex recently opened downtown and is bringing boba teas, açaí bowls, as well as lemonades to customers. Adalinda Chavez, owner of Amerimex, said her daughter used their initial food truck for extra income […]
ECU Voyages Series to feature literacy advocate, wildlife conservationist
A well-known actor and literacy advocate and a biologist and wildlife conservationist will headline East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Voyages of Discovery Series for the 2024-25 season. They will speak on the theme of “Trailblazing tales: telling the stories of our communities.” “From uncovering the stories of our cells in a biology lab to analyzing novel ideas in great works of literature, the arts and...
Generations band together through music
WINTERVILLE — In a room full of musicians, Dan Seiler stands out. It’s not just because he practices for at least an hour a day and takes private lessons to improve his skills. It’s also because he has 50 years on the saxophonist in the next chair. Picking up the instrument again after going decades without playing has taken Seiler back to high school, in more ways than he imagined. The retired real estate agent has begun rehearsing and performing with the Pitt County Schools...
GRO(W) In Greenville: Episode 5 (feat. Dr. Erik Kneubuehl)
On this month's episode of GRO(W) in Greenville, Nick Green and Cannon Gates interview Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Erik Kneubuehl. You can check out the radio show "Grounded In Greenville" every Thursday at 5 p.m. on WZMB 91.3!
Saving Graces 4 Felines: Meet Simone
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - WITN and Saving Graces 4 Felines are teaming up to find Simone a home. Saving Graces says Simone is a lovely six-to-seven-month-old calico who’s ready to be loved. They say her long beautiful fur will continue to grow as she reaches her adult stage, and...
WNCT.com’s Food Truck Fridays: Daphlie’s Haitian
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Daphlie Lampa was born in Haiti. She grew up in New Jersey and eventually had two sons. They made their way to North Carolina and it was always on her radar to open a food truck. Now she gets to show her sons what it means to work hard and see […]
August arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Magnolia Arts Center will present “Jesus Christ Superstar” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday at the State Theatre, 110 W. Fifth St. The rock opera features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors,...
People News & Notes: Emerge leader appointed to Arts North Carolina Board of Directors
Emerge Gallery & Art Center Executive Director Holly Garriott has been named to the 2027 Arts North Carolina Board of Directors, Emerge announced. Arts North Carolina is the statewide advocacy organization for the arts that calls for equity and access to the arts for all North Carolinians, unifies and connects North Carolina’s arts communities and fosters arts leadership, the announcement said. Led by a statewide board of directors that will...
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