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WhirliDogs celebrates successes at ribbon-cutting ceremony
Wesley Trump, project manager for WhirliDogs, said things have gone better than expected through the first quarter of operation. “I thought we would need all kinds of volunteers to help our teammates,” Trump said. “These guys have stepped up. They’re so responsible. They’ve learned their stations, and they’re very independent. I’ve just been so pleased, and I think their families […] The post WhirliDogs celebrates successes at ribbon-cutting ceremony first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Project Bluefin announcement set for today
State and local officials will gather in Greenville today to announce a company plans to build a facility north of town, making a $400 million investment that will add 232 jobs. The announcement is set for property at U.S. 264 Bypass and Old Creek Road, where officials have pitched air conditioned tents for the event. Project Bluefin has been in the works. The Pitt County Board of Commissioners on June...
Court case against town of Elm City continued
Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins continued Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s case against the town of Elm City, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley on Monday morning. Merando filed a motion for relief from judgment, temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on June 28, claiming the board broke state law in passing the […] The post Court case against town of Elm City continued first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash County cousins charged in Wilson shooting
WILSON — Two cousins face attempted murder charges after police say gunshots were fired at a Wilson man from a car last week. Daquon Horne, 23, of the 1000 block of Russell Street in Rocky Mount and Tyrek Kedrien Horne, 20, of the 100 block of Armstrong Drive in Sharpsburg are charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder […] The post Nash County cousins charged in Wilson shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pitt County EMS takes over Ayden station, aims for seamless service continuity
AYDEN, Pitt County — At the start of July, Pitt County EMS took over a nearby privately run station in Ayden. This comes after Ayden EMS could not renew their contract because of staffing issues. Eight new paramedics were hired for the sole purpose of allocating staff here to...
Building entrepreneurs from the ground up
Five high school students from Beaufort County recently participated in ECU’s Miller School of Business Summer Youth Innovation Camp. Up until this year, the camp only served students in Pitt County. However, that all changed thanks to Keith Hudson, director of the Pamlico Business Resource Center in Washington. “When I found out about the camp […] The post Building entrepreneurs from the ground up appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Medical device maker Nipro expected to invest $400M, hire 232 in Pitt County
Japanese medical device maker Nipro Corp. is poised to announce a roughly $400-million expansion that is expected to bring more than 230 jobs to Pitt County. The Osaka, Japan-based company has been the subject of incentives discussions with state and local officials, people familiar with the company's plans told WRAL on Tuesday. An announcement on the deal is expected as early as Wednesday.
Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has entered into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to open a public fishing area (PFA) on an NCDOT 555-acre property in Grimesland. The proposed PFA area will be constructed off North Grimesland Road, where there are several shallow ponds located on […] The post Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Deputies: Corrections officer caught with cocaine
A North Carolina corrections officer and a Lee County man face a litany of drug charges following their arrests last week. Kenderick Antonio Womble, 52, and Gregory Wayne Baker, 47, were charged after sheriff’s deputies from Lee, Nash and Edgecombe counties conducted a July 9 traffic stop along U.S. Highway 1 near Deep River Road. Authorities say Womble was driving […] The post Deputies: Corrections officer caught with cocaine first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Three school board candidates tout their conservative values
A recent gathering of the Tar River Republican Women club at a downtown Nashville restaurant gave three candidates a chance to speak to voters about the values they would champion if elected. Two Nash County Board of Education members and a third candidate seeking election to the school board in the Nov. 5 general election told the crowd at the gathering, held the evening of July 11, that they were politically conservative in their viewpoints. ...
Nash County needs poll workers
The Nash County Board of Elections is looking for Nash County residents with computer skills to serve as poll workers during the Nov. 5 general election and for a few to work during one-stop, early voting before Election Day. In addition to the privilege of contributing to the democratic process, poll workers are also paid. John Kearney, director of the county elections board, said he is looking for 20 to...
Pitt County finalizing security agreement for commissioners, planning meetings
Pitt County officials are finalizing efforts to provide security at commissioners and planning board meetings following an announcement by the sheriff that deputies would not work the meetings. Discussions with a private security firm come nearly a month after the in-house counsel for the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office notified Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Kimberly Hines that deputies would no longer be available to provide security for the two boards after July 1. ...
ECU's Yesavage selected in first round of MLB Draft
Trey Yesavage is the latest East Carolina baseball player to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The right-handed pitcher was selected with the 20th overall pick in the first round by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. At No. 20, Yesavage is the second-highest draft pick in ECU history behind pitcher Jeff Hoffman, a 2024 All-Star who was picked with the ninth selection in 2014. Yesavage is also...
2024 Kinston High Football Schedule
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ECU defensive pass game coordinator Montinar feels cornerbacks are making progress
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - We continue to share perspectives from the ECU football coaching staff. Cornerbacks coach Jules Montinar is heading into his second season. He lost some pieces but is excited about his returning players and expects the world from Shavon Revel. “This guy he works his tail off,”...
What you need to know about ECU’s 2024 football opponent: Old Dominion
East Carolina is closing in on kickoff for the upcoming season, and with it, it's time to start looking ahead to all 12 teams the Pirates will face off against this season. In this preview, we won't necessarily go super deep into each foe - as that will more than likely happen as we get to game week - but we will provide the surface-level information to get a good gauge on each opponent that will take on ECU in 2024.
Northside cheerleading recognized for several awards at UCA Camp
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Northside Varsity cheer tries to attend a cheer camp every year to give their girls opportunities to further develop their skills. This year, they attended a UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) camp at East Carolina University with 12 other schools including Washington High School. The...
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