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Rural Infrastructure Authority hands out $1.65M in ‘building reuse’ grants to rural communities
This week, the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved eight grant requests to local governments worth $1.65 million. The grants will support infrastructure development, building renovation, expansion and demolition and site improvements in rural communities across the state. The requests include commitments to create 297 jobs and are expected to attract more than $234 million in […]
Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during its...
ECU Health Bertie awards $95K in grants
ECU Health Bertie Hospital recently awarded sixteen (16) area programs $95,000 in grant funds through its Community Benefit Grants Program. ECU Health Bertie Hospital presented checks to 16 agencies at its annual Community Benefit Grants Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, July 30. The organizations awarded funds provide programs and offer services that align with ECU Health’s mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. ...
Albemarle Neighbor: DeMasters helps animals at Tri-County find their person
When Dana DeMasters first heard about Hurricane Debby and the potential threat it posed to the area, she immediately started making preparations to ensure the safety of animals at Tri-County Animal Shelter. The animal shelter in Chowan County has had flooding concerns in the past, so she wasn’t taking any chances. “We want to ensure our animals’ and staff’s safety,” said DeMasters, who is shelter director at Tri-County. ...
Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans helps feed hungry, change lifestyles
HERTFORD — At the Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans County, volunteers Carter Stoop and Donald Hurdle had formed an assembly line. Stoop opened the bags, and Hurdle placed packets of rice and brown sugar in them. Once Hurdle was finished, Stoop loaded measured packets of cinnamon, blueberries, and raspberries into brown paper bags on a cart, where they would await any of that evening’s shoppers who selected the optional...
Kinston city leaders to consider plan to demolish “eyesore” motel
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - One Eastern Carolina city is ready to spend more than $100,000 to remove an old motel that’s been abandoned for years. Busted doors and shattered windows are just some of the reasons the City of Kinston says the Super 8 Motel on Highway 70 is a public nuisance.
August arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. Luau Party Boneyard Harley-Davidson, 2300 Elaine’s Way, Winterville, will host a Luau Party from noon-4 p.m. today. The event will feature food, drinks and music by Island Time Band, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Music House String...
NC State basketball coach, Wilmington businessman open upscale piano bar and cocktail lounge downtown
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rumors have been circulating that one of the owners of a new piano bar in downtown Wilmington is Kevin Keatts, the head coach for the men’s basketball team at N.C. State. It’s not a rumor. It’s a fact. Keatts and his business partner,...
Federal, state leaders tour 988 call center in Greenville
More people are seeking help for depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns thanks to increased community knowledge about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, according to state and federal leaders. Monica Johnson, 988 director for U.S. Health and Human Services, and Kody Kinsley, North Carolina Secretary of Health, toured the 988 Call Center, part of Greenville’s REAL Crisis Center, as part of a review of the state’s efforts to improve the mental health of its citizens. ...
Councilman announces plans for new amenities in the Town of Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, Onslow County — New amenities are planned for the Town of Holly Ridge. Holly Ridge Councilman, Joshua Patti announced in a social media post a decision was made to move forward with designing a new municipal park. This decision was made Tuesday, August 13 during a town...
Kittrell School Reunion is Sept. 21st at KITTRELL SCHOOL!
Kittrell, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Guess where it will be held this year? KITTRELL SCHOOL, 7801 Old Woodbury Pike. All persons who graduated from Kittrell School, who attended Kittrell School or who have an interest in Kittrell School, are invited to attend.”
First impressions, top performers from 2024 Cumberland County Football Jamboree
High school football is back. The 2024 Cumberland County Football Jamboree on Friday saw all 10 of Fayetteville's NCHSAA teams battle nonconference opponents in hour-long scrimmage games, with half playing at Pine Forest and the others at Gray's Creek. We checked in on the action on Andrews Road, where E.E. Smith, Westover, Pine Forest,...
Multiple ENC high school teams back in action in football jamborees
TARBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Multiple high school football teams were trying to put a bow on the offseason by taking part in jamborees Friday night. In Tarboro, the Vikings hosted teams including J.H. Rose and North Pitt among others. “I thought defensively, we looked really really good. We had a couple missed communications but other […]
Wilmington crime lab lawsuit awaits key rulings from judge
Benjamin Schachtman: Alright, so we’re talking about the complicated civil case, filed by Bethany Pridgen, who ran the Wilmington Crime Lab for a decade. We can’t recap all the details here, but Aaleah, you’ve been getting up to speed on this, give us some of the broad strokes.
Sign Wars! Business signs 'taco-ver' the county
MOREHEAD CITY — After a back-and-forth between two restaurants, business signs right now are the “taco the county.”. Dozens of businesses across the county have signs big and small showing off tongue-in-cheek messages in response to a “sign war” that broke out between Dank Burrito and Ioanni’s in Morehead City this week.
The name might be Bazar, but this new multi vendor marketplace is anything but
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - It’s one of the largest retail spaces in Wilmington, but it’s not just for one store. Bazar offers many local vendors a place to sell their product. “We are a multi merchant marketplace, so we’ve got about a little over 250 individual...
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