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Community non-profit hosts 10th annual Back-to-School event
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The first day of school is right around the corner for students and a non-profit organization in the east took the time to help get them ready. New Beginning Community Outreach Worldwide hosted its tenth annual back-to-school event in Greenville on Saturday, where they gave away backpacks, school supplies and clothes. Organizers say they were thrilled to help Eastern Carolina students gear up for school.
Jake Garcia to start week one of ECU 2024 season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The ECU Pirates have a new starting quarterback ahead of their 2024 season. This past Thursday, Coach Mike Houston told Jake Garcia that he would be the starting quarterback. Garcia comes to the Pirates from Missouri. The Pirates have their first game against Norfolk State on...
Police investigating after car, person hit by gunfire in Enfield, officials say
ENFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The Enfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers investigate a series of shots fired calls across town on Saturday night. Enfield police responded at around 10:14 p.m. to the area of Freedom Street about a report of shots being fired in the area. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a vehicle that was damaged due to gunfire, police said.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrates its 83rd birthday
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is celebrating its 83rd birthday. Since its construction in 1941, they have provided the country with aviation support across almost all East Coast-based operations. They plan to continue growing, maintaining their readiness, and supporting the fight by creating new and stronger installations and capabilities.
Kittrell School Reunion is Sept. 21st at KITTRELL SCHOOL!
Kittrell, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Guess where it will be held this year? KITTRELL SCHOOL, 7801 Old Woodbury Pike. All persons who graduated from Kittrell School, who attended Kittrell School or who have an interest in Kittrell School, are invited to attend.”
Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season
ROCKY MOUNT — They’re still another year away from simply being able to play for a championship, but the Sallie B. Howard School Eagles demonstrated that they are not going to be ignored in 2024. In their first eight-player football game of their second season playing it, the Eagles stunned host Rocky Mount Academy 32-31 on Friday night. The host […] The post Sallie B. stuns RMA 32-21 to kick off season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Powerball ticket sold in Rocky Mount wins $50,000 in Wednesday drawing
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — One Rocky Mount ticket turned out to be a big winner in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The lucky ticket won $50,000, matching numbers on four of the white balls as well as the red Power Ball. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery,...
NC State basketball coach, Wilmington businessman opens upscale piano bar and cocktail lounge downtown
Rumors have been circulating that one of the owners of a new piano bar in downtown Wilmington is Kevin Keatts, the head coach for the men’s basketball team at N.C. State.
Wilmington paddleboarder raising money to go to world paddleboard championships
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A standup paddleboarder from the Cape Fear is raising money as he prepares to represent Team USA at the World Paddleboard Championships in Denmark. Campbell Carter is a 19-year-old from Wilmington. He recently qualified for the world championships as he placed 2nd in distance...
UNC football lands in-state running back Demon June
Mack Brown and the North Carolina Tar Heels’ football program received some good news on Friday afternoon. Three-star running back Demon June pledged his verbal commitment to North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels a big running back commit in the 2025 class. The Jacksonville, North Carolina native announced during a ceremony at his high school on Friday, just a few weeks after UNC officially offered the running back. June picked UNC over offers from East Carolina, Appalachian State, UConn, Ohio, Old Dominion, Toledo, James Madison and Georgia Southern. He took visits to East Carolina and Georgia Southern as well but in the...
Western North Carolina Braces for Severe Storms Until 10 PM: Damaging Winds and Hail Expected
Asheville, NC – The National Weather Service has placed Western North Carolina under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 PM tonight. This watch comes as a cluster of thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the area, posing significant risks to residents. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, the...
Cold front may bring scattered storms to Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — An area of unsettled weather could bring an isolated storm or shower this evening clearing out late tonight. A cold front headed this way is expected to bring a chance for another round of scattered isolated storms Sunday after. Sunday’s high will be a very warm and humid 88 with […]
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