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One site fails the last week of Swim Guide testing
One site on the Tar-Pamlico failed this week’s Swim Guide test: Cotton Patch Landing on Blounts Creek. Three of the 23 Tar-Pamlico sites were not tested this week: Bonner’s Point and Plum Point in Bath and Wright’s Creek in Belhaven. “This was our last week of testing for our Swim Guide program, and overall, water-quality […] The post One site fails the last week of Swim Guide testing appeared first on Washington Daily News.
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
RALEIGH, N.C. — This month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of its Medicaid program.
Celebrate freedom and prosperity of NC’s right-to-work law
Happy Labor Day! This year, residents of North Carolina have much more to celebrate than a three-day weekend. That’s because North Carolina is one of 26 right-to-work states. Right-to-work laws are commonsense and straightforward, not to mention extremely popular. Under right to work, no employee can be forced to join or pay dues or fees to a union as a […] The post Celebrate freedom and prosperity of NC’s right-to-work law first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lenoir Community College summer semester president's list and dean's list
The following students have been named to the President’s List at Lenoir Community College for Summer Semester 2024. They are Josue Garcia-Lopez, Claire Elizabeth Mitchell, Kaylee Beth Stocks, and Ashley Hope Taylor of Kinston; Keyannah Lanette Williams of La Grange; Bianca Marie Mazique and Bessie Elisa Marie Petty of New Bern; Haleigh Brooke Moody of Winterville.
ECU football: Pirates smash Norfolk State for season-opening win
This is not the same East Carolina team from a year ago. That was clear midway through the first quarter. Many of the offseason changes and adjustments were unveiled on Saturday as the Pirates rolled to a season-opening, 42-3, win over Norfolk State. The up-tempo, no-huddle offense moved with a flurry and the defense smothered the Spartans’ rushing attack in a resounding win inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. ...
Fans tailgate ahead of ECU football home opener
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Pirate Nation was sea-riously ready for East Carolina’s football home opener!. ECU fans of all ages gathered with friends and family for the first of many tailgates this season ahead of Saturday’s game against Norfolk State. The tailgating lots opened at noon, but some...
ECU leading returner receiver Chase Sowell to miss opener
East Carolina redshirt sophomore receiver Chase Sowell, the team's leading returning pass-catcher from a season ago, will miss ECU's season-opening contest against Norfolk State on Saturday due to an injury. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Sowell sustained a wrist/hand injury early in camp...
Sea turtle nest excavation in Emerald Isle
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — One Monday, around 90 sea turtles hatched on the beach in Emerald Isle. The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Rescue has worked all season to ensure that the sea turtles were safe. On Wednesday, the rescue group returned to the nest to count the eggs and see if any hatchlings were […]
Travel trailer set on fire after a lightning struck in Newport
NEWPORT, N.C. (WITN) - A fire crew responded to a fire at a travel trailer after it got struck by lightning in the East on Friday afternoon. According to the Newport Fire Department, the crew arrived at a vehicle fire off Highway 70, where a 30-foot travel trailer was in smoke and flames.
Historic Airfield in Onslow County receives upgrades
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A historic airfield recently got a makeover. In Holly Ridge, a World War II Field at Camp Davis is now going to be able to support aircrafts again. The project costs near $28 million dollars. During the project, the runway was torn up and completely resurfaced. Now it strikes fighters, […]
Black Student Union protests UNCW's response to mandated DEI removal
About 20 students from the Black Student Union marched on campus Friday to demand that their support staff return to their full-time positions. UNCW hasn’t yet put out its official report on how it removed DEI programs from the campus — that’s due to the state on September 1. But the University has announced significant staff reductions to a host of campus support centers for Black, Asian, Hispanic, and LGTBQ students. Protesters and critics of UNCW's recent actions have claimed that other state schools — like NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill — found ways to comply with the state requirements to remove DEI while still keeping crucial services for minority and marginalized student groups.
Weekly black bear sightings have Hampstead neighbors clawing for a solution
HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - It’s becoming an all-too-common occurrence in Hampstead: black bears strolling through neighborhoods. “Somehow we got a bear, and they’ve been pulling trash, knocking trash over,” Hampstead resident Yolanda Webb said. Her next-door-neighbor Julie McKinney agrees. “If there’s one, there’s got to be more...
Where to Watch East Carolina vs. Norfolk State on TV or Streaming Live – August 31
The Norfolk State Spartans (0-1) will visit the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. ET. We will go deep into the specifics about this contest, including how to watch on ESPN+. Watch college football live without cable. Stream ACC, SEC, ESPN and more with Fubo. What is Fubo?...
Cumberland County Fair kicks off for another year of family fun, local attractions
The Cumberland County Fair kicked off Friday at the Crown Complex ahead of the long holiday weekend.Local vendors said the event that's more than a century old is a major business opportunity for them and has a big impact on the community.Mark Irvin of Wisdom Waterice is one of those local business owners who says selling his summer snacks at the Cumberland County Fair should be a major boost for his new company. This is his first year here as a vendor."I believe it's going to be a good opportunity for all businesses...a lot of people coming from different counties,...
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