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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...
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...
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.
Forums field calls for improvements in Pitt County Animal Services
Residents at sessions seeking feedback on Pitt County Animal Services said an experienced, engaging director is needed to transform spiraling operations at the department and the county’s shelter. The Pitt County Animal Services Advisory Board held two meetings last week to gather “suggested expectations” for a new director and input on services and programs needed within the department and the county animal shelter. More than 60 people attended sessions held Aug. 20 and Thursday. ...
American Legion Post 219's shoe drive aims to support veterans and global entrepreneurs
A shoe drive fundraiser is happening in Kinston with the hopes of raising money to help our veterans in need. The American Legion Harris-Croom Post 219 has announced it will be having a shoe drive fundraiser from now until Monday, September 30 to raise funds to provide assistance for veterans in need. The funds will also go to provide scholarships to college for high school seniors. The Legion is asking for gently worn, used and new shoes to be donated to theKinston Community Center, 2602 W. Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504 or the Vet Center, 2315 Dickinson Ave. Suite 300, Greenville NC 27834.
Hunter Taylor - Greenville High School
Congratulations to this Week's Scholar Athlete of the Week – Hunter Taylor!. Hunter attends Greenville High School, where he plays football. He is an accomplished athlete; he has won two All-Region awards for football, as well as an award for leadership, and he currently serves as captain of the football team.
KPD seeks public assistance with information on the attack of Nell Pittman
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North Carolina police investigate weekend night homicide
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Kinston Police Department are investigating a murder that took place Sunday evening. Kinston police responded to a report of a person being shot near the Mitchell Wooten Apartments in Kinston around 9 p.m. Once police arrived they found 22 year old Kinston resident, Anzaryia Cobb, suffering […]
ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 4 Katin Houser
East Carolina is within a week until kickoff, when the Pirates take on Norfolk State inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Aug. 31 to begin the sixth year of the Mike Houston era in Greenville. To count down the days to kickoff, we will be utilizing the Pirates' football roster to help us, going in numerical order from the highest number on the roster to the lowest.
Man asleep at wheel of Tesla pulled over in Wilson's Mills, police say
A man behind the wheel of a Tesla was arrested and charged after police found thousands of dollars worth of drugs during a traffic stop.It happened Friday afternoon in Wilson's Mills.He surely was asleep and we pulled him over and that's not normal.The driver of that Tesla was asleep with the autopilot function turned on."He surely was asleep and we pulled him over and that's not normal," said Daniel Wright, one of the main investigators on the case.He said it wasn't as simple as pulling over 25-year-old Michael Goodman of Lenoir County."When we got behind him with our lights and...
Spotlight on ECU’s new offense: Who will step up in the receiving game?
Evaluating who will see the targets for ECU in the receiving game entering the 2024 season. East Carolina head coach Mike Houston made the decision to roll with a revamped offensive system this December by hiring offensive coordinator John David Bakerr. Baker, previously the assistant OC at Ole Miss, believes in a high powered, spread out, up-tempo approach. The Pirate coaching staff feels this new look has the potential to score a lot more points and keep opposing defenses on their heels. Now that a starting quarterback has been named in Jake Garcia, another big question remains: Who will the Pirate offense look to in the receiving game in 2024?
Beyond the badge – Pitt County Sergeant has artwork chosen for museum
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Sergeant Lee Darnell with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office has been chosen for a new exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Officers Museum in Washington D.C. A photograph called “Rider of the Storm” will soon be on display in our nation’s capitol beginning in September. The way superheroes have their very […]
Pitt County farmer’s market to make come back for fall with new produce
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Along County Home Road there is a fan-favorite spot in Pitt County where you can find almost anything you need, and it’s locally made. The Leroy James Farmer’s Market is coming off a successful summer season and will be back on Tuesdays and Saturdays with fall products available for the community. […]
Dozens hired for various roles at Wilson County Schools
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. The Wilson County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes during its August meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE HIRINGS • Valerie Budd, New Hope […] The post Dozens hired for various roles at Wilson County Schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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