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Fall sports are underway at PCA
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Volleyball: The PCA Lady Raiders opened their 2024 campaign with a 3 – 1 record through their first four games. Pungo dropped its opening match against Arendell Parrott Academy but has since won three straight with victories over TEACH, Crossroads Christian and Epiphany School. Anna Stoop (six) and Bristol Cutrell (four) lead the team in service aces per match. Raylee Lynch (14) and Julia Rouse (12) lead the team in kills. Stoop is also the team leader in assists with 28.5 per match. PCA travels to Unity Christian and Cape Hatteras this week.
NCDOT gives timeline update on Dickinson Avenue project
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - If you drive around downtown Greenville often, you’ve probably had to take a detour due to the construction, which could be the case for a while. “We’re improving a lot of the waterline utilities in the area sidewalk. We’re doing a lot of landscaping with it, adding benches, trashcan receptacles, and stuff like that. Upgrading the drainage that hadn’t been upgraded in 100 years,” said Jason Beasley, the NCDOT Resident Engineer.
Leaders encouraged as new school year gets underway in Lenoir County
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — In Lenoir County, students and teachers are back in the classroom after their first day of school. “We’re excited about the beginning of the school year, we had a great school year last year,” Lenoir County Schools Superintendent Brent Williams said. “Last year, student achievements were outstanding; we had the most […]
Skimming devices threaten businesses in the east
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is in search of two suspects who they say placed a skimming device at a Dollar General store. According to their Facebook page, the device was working for four days from July 26th to the 30th, potentially putting the information of credit and debit cards at risk.
New app notifies drivers of nearby high-speed chases, no NC agencies using it yet
Following another fatal high-speed chase in Spring Lake, former law enforcement officers are spreading the word about a new alert system they've developed.Tim Morgan founded the company Pursuit Alert, a warning system that allows law enforcement to notify people about ongoing high-risk situations, nearby emergencies and road hazards. Morgan served in law enforcement for 37 years; he left his role as assistant sheriff for Pickens County in South Carolina in 2012.The company has developed an app called Digital Siren for drivers, where they receive alerts about nearby high-speed pursuits. These notifications can also be integrated into third-party apps, such as...
ECU QB Garcia talks about upcoming first-ever start for Pirates
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU football is set to kick off the season Saturday at home versus Norfolk State at 6 p.m. The man under center for the Pirates, quarterback Jake Garcia, will be making his first start. He spoke about what this week leading up to the game is like. Garcia came to ECU […]
Pirates aim to rebound from last season in opener against Norfolk State
It’s game week for ECU’s football team. The Pirates will host Norfolk State on Saturday evening. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. and it’s the first chance for East Carolina to get the taste of last season’s 2–10 record out of their mouths. The Pirates...
Blood Drive at Lee Kia as American Red Cross looks to improve shortfall
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The American Red Cross said they’re in need of blood donations after a long summer. Representatives said as people go on vacation over the summer, the need for blood remains constant. A blood drive took place at Lee Kia on Greenville Blvd Tuesday. This comes at a time when the national […]
Zakye Barker looking like a potential breakout candidate for ECU's defense
Entering his third year with the Pirates, Zakye Barker is ready to take on new challenges and responsibilities that will solidify his role as a key leader on the team. Although Barker is a sophomore in the classroom due to an ACL injury that derailed his freshman season, his maturity and football intelligence are evident as he prepares for what could be a breakout season.
PODCAST: ECU Football 2024 Season Preview
After a long offseason full of changes for sixth-year head coach Mike Houston, the ECU football season is set to open a new campaign this Saturday, Aug. 31, against Norfolk State inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates are coming off a 2-10 season after consecutive bowl appearances, but are optimistic they can turn things around with much of last year's defense back, and a new-look offense.
Camelot vs. Kamalot: Damning accusations do little damage
(The Center Square) – Election interference by a major political party, disenfranchising its primary voters, and refusal to defend ideas have been laid out and expressly directed to North Carolina voters and those in other battleground states by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Politicos in the battleground state, through emails with The Center Square on Monday, suggest there is reason to believe the speech will have a light impact on the race between Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. ...
Public Notice: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Gymnasium Bleachers Moss Hill Elementary School
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) The Lenoir County Public Schools Subject: Request for Proposal – Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of new gymnasium bleachers at the Moss Hill Elementary School Gymnasium located at 6040 Hwy. 55 West, Kinston, NC 28504. We invite interested vendors to submit a proposal for the specified services outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFQ).
Multiple agencies to conduct water rescue training in Greenville
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Multiple agencies here in the east will be conducting hands-on water rescue training exercises Wednesday, August 28. It's all set to happen at Wildwood Park and the Tar River from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This training will be a joint exercise with Greenville Fire...
Republicans remember servicemembers lost in Afghanistan withdrawal
(The Center Square) – Many North Carolina Republicans commemorated Monday as the third anniversary of the withdrawal from Afghanistan and remembering the 13 American servicemen who lost their lives. It has been an occasion to rehash concerns with how the Biden administration conducted the withdrawal, with Republicans calling it “disastrous” and “tragic.” “3 years ago today, 13 brave Americans – 11 Marines, a soldier, and a sailor – were tragically...
ECU Health hospitals receive Get With the Guidelines awards
Greenville, N.C. – The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has awarded all nine ECU Health hospitals Get With the Guidelines achievement awards for their work in treating stroke, diabetes, cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure. These awards recognize the health system’s commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease, diabetes […] The post ECU Health hospitals receive Get With the Guidelines awards appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Support grows for ECU’s mission, strategic priorities in FY ’24
In a wave of new gifts and increased participation, donors contributed nearly $56.7 million in philanthropic support for East Carolina University in 2023-24. The fundraising total includes $24.4 million for main campus priorities, $19.9 million for ECU Athletics and $11.8 million for health sciences priorities. Fiscal year donations demonstrated the good will of benefactors toward ECU and followed the momentum built during the university’s historic Pursue Gold campaign. Pirate Nation saw year-over-year increases in alumni programs and in alumni involvement in advocacy, connection and outreach within the university’s colleges and programs.
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