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Dance said deputies no longer available to staff county commissioners, planning board meetings
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office will no longer provide security for county board meetings because of difficulties the agency has in filling off-duty jobs, Sheriff Paula Dance said. Pitt County administrators were notified that deputies will no longer be available to provide security at planning board and commissioners meetings starting July 1. The sheriff’s in-house counsel Julia C. Petrasso notified county administrators of the change in a June 18 email....
As COVID funding ends, PCS makes nursing post adjustments
Pitt County Schools will move forward with two fewer nursing positions next year but largely maintained nurse staffing levels despite the expiration of pandemic relief funding, officials said. Officials during a school board workshop last week discussed nursing posts and other adjustments needed after Pitt County Government finalized its appropriations to the school system in its 2024-25 budget. School Health Program Manager Laurie Reed said that for the 2024-25 school...
Pitt County Schools to carry Narcan starting next school year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Starting next school year, all Pitt County Schools will have Narcan in them. Narcan treats overdoses in emergencies. The board unanimously approved the policy Wednesday morning in a special called meeting. The school system has staff in each school who are first responders. Those staff members are working with school nurses […]
Trillium preparing for new management plan
Starting July 1 the organization responsible for managing mental health care for Medicaid and uninsured patients across half of the state will take on the physical health care of people with several mental health needs. Trillium Health Resources Regional Vice President Dave Peterson reviewed the organization’s work for the 2022-23 fiscal year and its efforts to implement the state’s tailored plan for mental and physical health at a recent Pitt County Board of Commissioners meeting. ...
Matthew Stevens: Plan garden around watering schedule, dry weather
Though summer officially began only a few days ago, it sure feels as though it has come in with a vengeance. We’ve had little to no rain in most parts of Pitt County over the past month, and everywhere you look there are signs of drought whether it is stunted and browned stalks of corn in the field, once-green lawns looking more like burnt-orange, or trees and shrubs with drooping or falling leaves. ...
Extreme heat across ENC raises concerns for farmers
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — With rising temperatures here in Eastern North Carolina, local farmers are feeling the impact. The dry weather is complicating crop growth and production, especially with the lack of rainfall. The maximum temperature for crop growth is 86 degrees. This week alone, temperatures are in the 90s. Plants need moisture and officials […]
Dance: No deputies available to staff county meetings
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office will no longer provide security for county board meetings because of difficulties the agency has in filling off-duty jobs, Sheriff Paula Dance said. Pitt County administrators were notified that deputies will no longer be available to provide security at planning board and commissioners meetings starting July 1. The sheriff’s in-house counsel Julia C. Petrasso notified county administrators of the change in a June 18 email....
Safe Kids Pitt County hosts event to warn of hot car dangers for kids, pets, seniors
The warm weather is a reminder to keep an eye out for children, pets and seniors left in hot cars. Young children’s bodies heat up three-to-five times faster than an adult’s. So far this year, two deaths have been reported from children being left in hot cars. “Safe...
Pitt County Animal Services to take over spay, neuter program
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Board of Commissioners has approved a request for Pitt County Animal Shelter to take over the duties of spaying and neutering pets that were previously held by Spay Today, Inc. Spay Today closed on May 31 after providing the service since 2006. According to a post from the […]
South Central graduate named Robertson scholar
South Central High School Class of 2024 graduate Loreal Thomas has been selected as one of 25 students to be part of the prestigious Robertson Scholars Leadership Program. At South Central, Thomas served as captain of the varsity cheerleading team, senior class vice president and a member of the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. She also is a church youth leader Scholars were selected from 13...
June 26 Community News
Email announcements at least a week in advance to community@reflector.com. Cookie decorating The Belhaven Public Library, 333 Main St., will host a cookie decorating class at 11 a.m. on Thursday. The library asks participants be over the age of 4. The event is free but registration is required due to the limited number of slots. To register call the library at 943-2993. ...
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