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Johnston man voices his health care frustrations
SMITHFIELD — Rudy Baker had visited his wife at Smithfield Manor, where she’s trying to recover from a mysterious illness. “Been there 44 days,” Baker told County Commissioners last week. “Still can’t walk.” That night, back at home, Baker fell but managed to get in bed. The next morning, he returned to Smithfield Manor to visit his wife. “As I […] The post Johnston man voices his health care frustrations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
Ayden Police Department search for suspect in shooting
AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Ayden Police Department have obtained warrants for a man for a shooting that occured on July 28. Nazion Zyiere Williams’ residence was searched by law enforcement officers on August 1. Warrants for Williams arrest were obtained on August 13. Williams is being charged with discharge weapon […]
ECU football: Houston pleased with progress after competitive night practice
A late-night practice on Wednesday injected a boost of energy into the East Carolina football team. The Pirates are in a much better place than where they were last week, coach Mike Houston said, as his team approaches the second intrasquad scrimmage of the preseason on Saturday. Houston was pleased with the way the offense is coming together. The defense has been the star of camp all along, and it...
Coalition pushes for NC school suspension reform
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
Precautionary swim advisory lifted for most oceanside sites
The precautionary swimming advisory for parts of the North Carolina coast issued Aug. 7, when Tropical Storm Debby moved north from Florida, was lifted midday Wednesday for most oceanside sites. The two oceanside sites where the advisory remains are Caswell Beach Public Beach access in Brunswick County, and at Sea...
Firefighters tackle major barn fire in Greene County
SNOW HILL, Greene County — Multiple fire crews responded to the scene of a commercial hay barn fire near Snow Hill. It started around 9 p.m. on the night of Wednesday, August 14, 2024 on Highway 58 North. We do know that one firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion. Teams...
Kinston City Council approves $20,000 grant for Paramount Theater restoration
The Kinston City Council approved a $20,000 preservation and restoration grant for the Paramount Theater, a historic cultural venue in downtown Kinston, during a recent city council meeting. The grant is part of a broader effort to rehabilitate the theater, which is now owned by the nonprofit Smart Kinston City Project Foundation.
Leary named new Sheppard Memorial Library director
A Greenville native with 30 years of service in libraries will become the new director of Sheppard Memorial Library later this month. Roman Leary, director of Edgecombe County Memorial Library since 2009, is replacing Greg Needham, who is retiring after 15 years with Sheppard. “Roman really impressed both the library staff and the trustees with his passion, expertise, and charm,” said Rick Smiley, library board of trustees chairman and a...
North Carolina middle school damaged by Tropical Storm Debby tornado starting year on time
This decision comes after crews have spent days clearing up the debris leftover from a tornado that tore through the school as Tropical Storm Debby made its way through North Carolina.
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