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Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
UPDATE: One hurt in Wednesday night fire at Greene County farm
UPDATE (WNCT) — One person was transported to a local hospital suffering from minor injuries, according to a Facebook post from the Snow Hill Rural Fire Department. The fire broke out just before 9 p.m. Wednesday night. Officials describe the structure that burned as a commercial hay barn. Units from several department remained on scene […]
ECU students moving back into campus, excited for new school year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU’s classes are back in session soon and students are starting to move back into campus. Professors are also getting ready for a new school year and businesses are preparing for the increase in people around the city. The University Book Exchange sells ECU apparel, textbooks and school supplies. “We’ve had, […]
Greenville police search for missing 63-year-old man last seen July 29
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Have you seen Timothy Purvis?. The Greenville Police Department are searching for a 63-year-old man, reported missing last Tuesday, August 6. Officials say Purvis was last seen at his Hopkins Drive home on July 29. Purvis is said to be 6'2" tall and weighs around...
Mother of three year old boy found in road speaks out about scary situation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A new video shows the terrifying moments a three-year-old boy was seen wandering around the five-lane Stantonsburg Road in Greenville Tuesday after running away from his nearby daycare. “Just totally shocked and just caught off guard so unexpected,” said the three-year-old’s mom, Meeca Primus.
Martin County High School merger now complete, set for new year
MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school merger between South Creek High School and Riverside High School into Martin County High School is now permanent. After having numerous public high schools, the county is now down to just this one. They are expecting the school to have more than 700 students for this upcoming […]
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 29 – August 2
The following deed transfers for the week of July 29 to Aug. 2 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Rakesh Cheerla to Nathaniel Pritchard and Amanda Pritchard, 3829 Bucklin Drive N., Elm City, $255,000; From Stephen Anderson and Tracy Anderson to Wiley Rossie Williams and Margaret P. Williams, 6200 Devonshire Drive, Wilson, $850,000; From […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 29 – August 2 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
TD Bank Hires Former BofA Executive as Regional President of the Mid-South Metro
TD Bank named Chris Ward as regional president of the mid-South Metro, which includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In this role, Ward will head TD Bank’s mid-South consumer and commercial services. Ward will be based in Charlotte and will lead more than 4,000 regionally based employees and a network of 135 stores.
Two officers guarding escaped killer remain on duty as manhunt continues
The two officers who were guarding escaped killer Ramone Alston remain on active duty, as the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (DAC) said the agency had no indications that the two officers did anything improper.Alston was being transported to UNC Hospital in Hillsborough for a doctor's appointment when authorities believe he managed to get his leg restraints off. When the officers opened the door of the vehicle to bring him into the hospital, he began running. The two officers chased after him, but he made it into the woods outside the hospital and has not been seen since.Orange County...
Coharie Tribe to be featured on N.C. highway marker
RALEIGH — An American Indian tribe linked to settlements primarily in Sampson and Harnett counties soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina and a separate marker commemorating the East Carolina Indian School both will be dedicated during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Coharie Tribal Center, 7531 U.S. 421, Clinton. The Coharie are believed...
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Forsyth County Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt inducted into state Hall of Fame
Forsyth County Commissioner Vice Chair Gloria Whisenhunt was inducted into the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Hall of Fame on Saturday. Whisenhunt was recognized on the last night of the NCACC Conference, which was hosted by Forsyth County Government and held at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Honorees are chosen by the NCACC’s […] The post Forsyth County Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt inducted into state Hall of Fame appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Bentonville Battlefield Receives $100,000 Restoration Grant from National Park Service
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has been awarded a $100,000 Battlefield Restoration grant from the National Park Service to produce a Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) to guide the restoration of key portions of the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Johnston County. “At Historic Sites, we...
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