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Edenton-Chowan begins school year with 2 schools closed for HVAC fixes
The first day of classes in the Edenton-Chowan Public Schools on Monday went well, but for one hitch. White Oak and D.F. Walker Elementary Schools, which both share a building and heating/air conditioning system as part of a hybrid school program called Team WOW (White Oak/Walker), did not open as scheduled. Their first day of classes at both schools was pushed back to Wednesday as technicians worked on the HVAC...
Investigation continues into shooting death of 22-year-old Anzaryia Cobb
The Kinston Police Department is still investigating a deadly shooting from Sunday night. The victim, 22-year-old Anzaryia Cobb, was a former Kinston High School basketball star. While authorities continued to look into last night’s shooting, we took a look back at the impact Anzaryia had on her teammates and the...
Community Baptist Church rallies in faith after devastating fire
A church family is left reeling as they band together to pick up the pieces. Dispatch call and video reveal the moments Community Baptist Church went up in flames. Yup, and then this is part of her bible. So, it's her handwriting right there. Pastor Billy Knox sifts through what...
Freeboot Friday to kick off with live music and festivities at Five Points Plaza
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Pirate fans are gearing up for 24th season of Freeboot Friday festivities. This event will take place ahead of the East Carolina Pirates' Saturday home opener against the Norfolk State Spartans. The official pep rally of home football games are free and open to all...
Officials gather to dedicate state-of-the-art Pitt County Sheriff's Office on New Hope Rd.
Pitt County — Pitt County officials gathered Monday to host a ribbon cutting and dedication for the new Pitt County Sheriff's Office building. The new building, located at 100 New Hope Rd. in Greenville, is 33,863 square feet and will house PCSO staff, who had previously worked out of multiple locations.
Music, food and beer on tap Thursday in Princeton
PRINCETON — Princeton Community Day is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August. 29, at Bread & Bottle, 120 S. Pine St. Time Sawyer will play a free concert. The following food trucks will be on hand: The Man with a Pan, El Toro Alebrije Tacos & Tapas, Justo’s Grillin’ and Butter’s Cool Spot. Bread & Bottle will serve […] The post Music, food and beer on tap Thursday in Princeton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Jay Leno returning to CFCC Wilson Center
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center has announced that Jay Leno is returning accompanied by special guest Arsenio Hall on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. “Widely characterized as ‘the hardest working man in show business,’ Jay Leno dominated late-night television for two decades of the #1 rated The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Leno now hosts and produces the series Jay Leno’s Garage, which explores the world of cars and people’s stories behind the wheel. He co-hosts the comedy game show You Bet Your Life with longtime friend and Tonight Show bandleader Kevin Eubanks,” a CFCC announcement states.
Two Shell EP Mart locations to get an upgrade in company expansion plan
The Shell EP Mart off Benvenue Road in the northwestern part of the city is undergoing a major upgrade and expansion. This marks the first time such work is being done at that location, which dates back to 1999, except for twice having added more fuel pumps and expanding the canopy over the pumps. That is according to Audrey Shearin, who is president and owner of Eastern Petroleum, which owns and operates a chain of Shell EP Marts and Exxon EP Marts. ...
Telescope to be debuted at Jockey’s Ridge State Park “End of Summer Star Party” on September 1
The Dare County Library is excited to announce that, beginning on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Dare County Library cardholders will have the opportunity to check out a tabletop telescope for stargazing from the Kill Devil Hills Library, which is located at 400 Mustian Street in Kill Devil Hills. The addition...
Halifax County Tax Collections Office Moves to New Location
Halifax, NC – Halifax County is pleased to announce that for the convenience of our citizens, the Halifax County Tax Collector’s Office has moved to a new location at 3 South King Street in Halifax, NC (the former bank building). The Collections staff handles all matters related to paying Halifax County tax bills.
Elizabeth City State University Sees Enrollment Surge for Fifth Consecutive Year
Elizabeth City State University is excited to announce a substantial increase in enrollment for the fifth straight year. With classes beginning last week, preliminary numbers indicate that the university is heading for another successful semester, as residence halls are full to 100% capacity. “We are thrilled to welcome our students...
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a 28-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide. Authorities are looking for Zachary Michael Locklear, from Autryville, in relation to the murder of 40-year-old Jossiel Rodriguez-Perez. Rodriguez-Perez was killed on Nov. 27 at the 3000 block of Smith...
Eagles overcome slow start, rout Bertie 58-14
It took a while for the Northeastern High School football scoring train to get out of the station. But once the Eagles got up to full speed, they were pretty much unstoppable. After one quarter in the season opener for both teams, Bertie County led Northeastern 8-0 before a home crowd at the Eagles Nest. The Eagles then opened up the playbook and scored 21 points in the second quarter...
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