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NC Special Deputy Attorney General arrested for allegedly exposing himself and intoxication
A North Carolina Special Deputy Attorney General has been arrested and charged with public indecency and intoxication. According to court records, Torrey Dixon was taken into custody over the weekend in the Raleigh area. The arrest warrants allege that Dixon exposed himself at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Blue...
New scholarship at NC Central University will pay for teachers to become principals
A new scholarship program at North Carolina Central University is paying for local teachers to become principals. It includes 16 educators from across the state. All currently teach elementary, middle or high school students in rural districts. The scholarship will cover the teachers' master's degrees and give money to their...
Meech Carter with the NC League of Conservation Voters discusses clean energy and climate change
As Tropical Storm Debby reminded North Carolinians in powerful and sobering fashion once again earlier this month, climate change continues to progress and grow more serious. While no one can say that any particular storm is a byproduct of climate change, scientists do say loudly and without equivocation that climate change is making hurricanes and […]
North Carolina man arrested for having a rifle in his truck near the NYS Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 34-year-old man from North Carolina was arrested on Saturday, August 24, near the New York State Fairgrounds for having an AR-15 rifle and a 30-round magazine in his truck. New York State Police say Troopers saw the man, Curtis Young, acting suspiciously after he took the exit ramp from I-690 […]
Ayden man charged with threatening to kill woman
AYDEN, N.C. (WITN) - A man behind bars after being accused of breaking into a woman’s apartment complex and threatening to kill her. Records obtained by WITN show that Carlton Waller, of Ayden, broke into an apartment building at 329 Garris Street and threatened to kill the woman on Monday.
Warm welcome: Summer weather greets students returning for fall semester
A week before the unofficial end of summer, thousands of Pitt County Schools students started the fall semester on Monday. After several days of milder weather uncharacteristic of August, temperatures back in the 90s were expected to provide a warm welcome during the first week of classes. Interim Superintendent Steve Lassister, who took over for retired Superintendent Ethan Lenker on Aug. 1, was enthusiastic for the new start. ...
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...
City wins $500K to update Woodlawn Park with accessible features
A $500,000 state grant will help Greenville renovate Woodlawn Park with accessible equipment, the city announced on Monday. The Accessible Parks Grant was awarded to help with improvements to the neighborhood park on North Woodlawn Avenue in the College View area. The proposal includes the addition of outdoor recreational amenities such as a multisport court, outdoor table tennis/ping pong, cornhole, outdoor foosball and updated inclusive playground equipment. A $100,000 city...
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