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NC advocates press for more equitable policies for students of color
At least 14 North Carolina school districts let students appeal some or all short-term suspensions. The Freedom Hill Coalition, a network of 16 nonprofits focused on educational equity, is hoping to increase that number as one of their primary goals of their campaign this year. Called the “Represent! Campaign,” which kicked off Thursday in Raleigh, organizers will […]
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing now exclusive U.S. ATV manufacturer
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) recently celebrated 40 years of production in the Tar Heel State with a ribbon cutting for new weld and paint operations for its ATVs. These improvements are part of a $21.5 million investment that will complete the establishment of NCM as the exclusive manufacturing facility for Honda ATVs in North America. Honda also announced that NCM will become the first Honda production facility in the North American region to manufacture future electrified Honda powersports and power equipment products.
Freeing ourselves from suffering, Shackle Free offers purpose and hope to all
WARSAW — Chiquitta Lesene is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the local non-profit known as Shackle Free. Shackle Free strives to make a difference in the area by fighting adversity. Lesene was born and raised in Chinquapin with American Indian and African American roots. Her great grandparents had 17 children and she was...
Two men behind bars on drug related charges
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) -Jail records show two men are behind bars on drug and drug traffic charges, among others. Limited information is available at this time, but Pitt County jail records show Lexter Wright and James Swinson Jr. are behind bars on a combined total of 12 drug charges. Swinson is facing an additional flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle and car lighting violation.
DNA evidence leads to conviction in 18-year-old Greenville rape
A Raleigh man faces a maximum sentence of almost 68 years in prison after a Pitt County jury found him guilty of a 2006 sexual assault and robbery. The Pitt County District Attorney’s Office said that on Thursday a jury found Kevin Earl Parker, 48, of 1423 Beacon Village Drive, Raleigh, guilty of first degree rape, first degree sexual offense and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection to a July 9, 2006, incident. ...
VIDEO: Another oceanfront house in Rodanthe claimed by the ocean
Another oceanfront home has fallen into the Atlantic Ocean along Rodanthe, as waves from distant Hurricane Ernesto continue to build. Chicamacomico Fire and Rescue posted video of the house located at 23214 East Corbina Drive floating into the breakers Friday evening. Dare County property records show the 1,428 square foot...
Robinson, Morrow say they would turn down federal education dollars
In a newly revealed video, Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson told supporters at a private event he would turn down federal funding for North Carolina schools. That's a popular idea among some conservatives, but it could come with a hefty price tag.
North Carolina police officer charged with felony in Capitol breach
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Federal authorities have arrested a North Carolina police officer on charges related to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. 41-year-old John Joseph Carl of Pinetops faces charges of felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, parading, picketing, and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
Cape Fear's newly hired basketball coach 'ready to be in the conversation' ahead of new season
Cape Fear basketball has a new man in charge ahead of the 2024–25 high school year. Former Colts basketball player and JV head coach Rico Mitchell has been named the new varsity head coach after the departure of Alphonza Kee over the summer. ...
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