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NC Health News wins 20 awards in annual state press contest
NC Health News has been lauded with an organization-record 20 awards in the annual North Carolina Press Association editorial contest, including five first place wins. The state press association honored work published from March 2023 to March 2024. NC Health News was judged among its peers in the online-only category.
‘Down East’ immersion enriches K-12 teachers’ N.C. knowledge and spirits
Carolina K-12, a program based in the College of Arts and Sciences, hosted a summer retreat for educators from around the state, immersing them in the history and culture of Beaufort, Harkers Island and Cape Lookout. Karen Willis Amspacher gestured at a buffet table laden with homemade food — squash...
Recent drought leads to rise in yellowjackets buzzing beneath the surface
Yellow jackets build more nests underground due to lack of food source during drought. Due to recent rain, you might have found yourself mowing the yard more frequently. If you're like me, you had a scare when you accidentally mowed over a yellow jacket nest. I'm thankful I didn't get stung, but it got me thinking about how drought could affect these nests.
Counts charged with drug charges and more
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance (M), possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor hit and run leave scene property damage and reckless driving to endanger was reported at 22599 US 64 in Williamston. Richard Micheal Counts was charged with felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance (M), possession of drug paraphernalia, hit/run leave scene property damage and reckless driving to endanger. ...
Martin Co. citizens summoned to jury duty
The following citizens of Martin County have been summoned for jury duty beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. For further information, call the jury clerk at 252-809-5100. Those called to serve include: A Allen, James Vance ...
Daughter of late Pirate baseball coach now a resident at ECU Health
For more than half of Audrey LeClair’s life, college baseball season — not football — has always meant homecoming. It was a time she could come back to the place she grew up, where she started school and learned to ride horses. Coming home meant a chance to reconnect with family friends and cheer for the Pirates. But more than anything, it was a way to revisit the place that holds her first and last memories of her dad, beloved East Carolina University baseball coach...
‘Devastating’: NC drivers warned as child, pets die in hot cars; arrests made in Wake, Harnett Counties
We’ve seen triple digit temperatures this summer in central North Carolina. In one study from San Jose University, car temperatures can climb almost 20 degrees in 10 minutes from just 95 degrees to 114 degrees.
State report details allegations of errors, mismanagement at nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor
A nonprofit group that was organized and operated by the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson may have made invalid claims for federal funding, according to state documents alleging a range of record-keeping, bookkeeping and monitoring violations. Yolanda Hill, the second lady of North Carolina, announced in April that she...
North Carolina peaches abundant this season
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “That, combined with the sandy soil and good drainage where they grow […] The post North Carolina peaches abundant this season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
AAC Media Days: ECU players, Coach Houston talk preseason conference poll
ARLINGTON, Texas (WNCT) — WNCT’s Brian Bailey is in Arlington, Texas this week for the annual American Athletic Conference Media Days. Memphis was voted to win the league in a pre-season poll by the media. ECU was tabbed to finish seventh in the conference. Graduate running back Rahjai Harris and senior defensive back Shavone Revel, […]
Little League Central: Gillette always a hit each summer
For the South Durham Little League “Green” ages 8-10 all-star players, it was a near unanimous vote — Gillette Baseball Complex is their favorite thing about Wilson. That’s understandable given the good times the self-proclaimed “Green Bean Kings” have had at the complex this summer, including winning their first two games in the Tournament of State Champions over the weekend […] The post Little League Central: Gillette always a hit each summer first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Catamounts reloading heading into 2024 after significant departures
Greenville — (WLOS) You could completely understand if Cole Gonzales looked like Will Smith in the last scene of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' The 2023 Southern Conference Offensive Player of the year earned the same honor for the preseason awards during SoCon Media Day. But three of the faces...
Japanese healthcare company building first North American manufacturing center in Pitt County
Nipro Medical Corporation, a global healthcare and medical device industry, has announced plans to build its first North American manufacturing center of excellence in Pitt County. The company will invest more than $397.8 million to construct a manufacturing campus and U.S. headquarters in Greenville. The new structure in Pitt County...
ECU football: Houston excited about new direction of offense, team
New American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti introduced each football coach before it was their time to speak on Tuesday during the AAC football media days. Before East Carolina coach Mike Houston took the stage, Pernetti heaped praise on the gameday atmosphere surrounding Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Pernetti also mentioned that he is optimistic the Pirates’ down season a year ago was just a fluke. “There’s no better environment, I think, in...
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