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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...
ECU lefty reliever Erik Ritchie drafted in 19th round by Philadelphia Phillies
Make it six East Carolina baseball players selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Junior left-hander Erik Ritchie has been taken in the 19th round, with the 582nd overall pick, by the Philadelphia Phillies. Ritchie is the third ECU pitcher taken in this draft. The six draft picks mark...
Montia Shardae School of Esthetics: First private and black-owned esthetics school in Fayetteville
The beauty industry is booming! A quick scroll on social media or a stroll down the street will bring to mind dozens of salons, from hair to skin. Estheticians are in high demand. The skin is a multi-billion dollar business, from makeup to facials to waxing. Local esthetician and industry veteran Montia Shardea has taken the past two years to pivot into a role she feels was the most logical step: school owner. Located at 2620 Bragg Blvd, Suite W, The Montia Shardea School of Esthetics is not only the first private esthetics school in Fayetteville but also the first black-owned, a title she doesn’t hold lightly.
Magnolia Arts Center presents ‘Barbershop at the MAC’
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - At this upcoming performance, you’ll hear a cappella barbershop harmonies, songs in a variety of styles, and jokes!. The Carolina Chord Connection, based in Greenville, NC, is a chapter of the International Barbershop Harmony Society. It was formed in 1979 as a males-only group. It is now a male/female mixed chorus of approximately 20 members from all walks of life.
Tips to keep your AC running properly this summer
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Delcor Inc. is a HVAC Contractor in Greenville that serves more than 7,000 customers. They say summer is their busiest season and while they’re trying to get to everybody to fix their AC units, they have some tips to keep them running properly. Delcor recommends closing the blinds or curtains to […]
Curt Kraft announces retirement after 19 years with East Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Curt Kraft has announced his retirement after an illustrious 40-year coaching career. Kraft spent 35 years in the college ranks, including the last 19 years with the Pirates. “Curt Kraft and I met yesterday, and he informed me he was going to retire from coaching […]
ECU’s Lunsford-Shenkman drafted by Seattle in 16th round of 2024 MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (WNCT) -– East Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman was drafted in the 16th round (483rd overall) of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft Tuesday by the Seattle Mariners. Lunsford-Shenkman is the fifth ECU player drafted in 2024, marking the most in a single season for the program since seven Pirates were chosen in 2019. […]
ECU JUCO pitcher signee Michael Carpenter drafted by Minnesota Twins
East Carolina has seen its top incoming pitching prospect from the junior college ranks get drafted in the form of Madison College left-hander Michael Carpenter. The Hartland, Wisc., native was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round with the 338th overall pick. With the pick, Carpenter becomes the...
Greenville man arrested and charged with attempted murder following a drive by shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greenville man has been arrested for attempted murder on Saturday. Police responded to a report of a man shot on July 6 around 5 p.m. on Pitt Street. The victim was shot in the leg during a drive by shooting according to officials. He was later sent to ECU Health […]
Ward, Barefoot focus on student health, safety and success
Anderson Ward and Ava Barefoot, East Carolina University’s newly elected Student Government Association president and vice president, are gearing up for a transformative term focusing on mental health, campus safety and student success. Ward and Barefoot, both natives of Raleigh, were voted in by their fellow students during the...
Kinston City Council to consider $20 million grant for environmental and climate justice in East Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Kinston City Council will consider a resolution to apply for a $20 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through their Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program. The goal is to address the environmental and economic challenges that East Kinston faces. The EPA has allocated $2.8 billion to […]
Goldsboro prison inmates receive diplomas, certifications from Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Inmates at the Neuse Correctional Institution received diplomas and certifications from Wayne Community College during a graduation ceremony held at the prison. These individuals received either a High School Equivalency diploma or a Human Resources Development certificate. They got to wear traditional caps and gowns for the ceremony as Wayne Community […]
Accident between 18 wheeler and motorcycle shuts down roads in Dudley, fatal injuries
DUDLEY, N.C. (WNCT) — Arrington Volunteer Fire Department and Medic 8 were dispatched to the intersection of Arrington Bridge Road and Bill Lane Boulevard Monday morning. It was reported that an 18 wheeler and motorcycle were involved in the traffic accident. El-Roy Volunteer Firefighters were requested due to someone possibly being trapped under the 18 […]
ECU adds forward Reid Cason to incoming recruiting class
East Carolina has picked up another commitment for the upcoming season, adding to its recruiting class with 6-foot-10, 215-pound forward Reid Cason, from Kingston High School in Oklahoma. Cason recently officially visited East Carolina, committing to the Pirates over offers from Portland, Penn, Air Force and Army. He visited each...
Cops seek Honda driver in possible road rage shooting near Food Lion in Creedmoor
CREEDMOOR, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday afternoon, the Creedmoor Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Food Lion on Wilton Avenue. Police said shots were fired from one vehicle into another as the two proceeded east on Wilton. They said one passenger of the vehicle was struck by the shots and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The victim is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported.
Beaufort Community College celebrates first barber academy graduates
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Five Eastern Carolina graduates will soon be hoping to leave their mark on the barbering industry. The Beaufort County Community College celebrated the graduation of its first Barber Academy. The five graduates, Ricky Dunlop-Beacham, Antonio Guilford, Willie Lewis, Jamari Nelson, and Khahliya White completed 1500 hours,...
Daniels closes door on career in lodging
SMITHFIELD — Hank Daniels has spent his life in and around hotels. It started as a kid. “My father had some hotels in Wilson, and that’s where we lived for a long time,” Daniels said of the Wilson County city known then for its tobacco market. “He was a very good investor as far as acquiring property and acquiring and […] The post Daniels closes door on career in lodging first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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