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Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: August updates from eastern North Carolina and Washington D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here. In Washington.
828 boys soccer area code rankings: WNC teams stay steady after first week
There are few changes to the HighSchoolOT 828 area code rankings in boys soccer. The same 15 teams are once again ranked this week, though there were one minor change. Pisgah and Brevard flipped spots at 14th and 15th in the rankings. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide...
Damaging Winds and Heavy Rainfall Expected in Eastern North Carolina on Sunday
Newport, NC – Eastern North Carolina is under a severe weather alert for Sunday, August 18, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially dangerous thunderstorms. The threat level is heightened for the region, particularly between 4 p.m. and midnight, when the storms are expected to peak. According to...
ENC receives over $1.3M for infrastructure, economic development
U.S. Congressman Don Davis has announced that four applicants in North Carolina’s First Congressional District, including one in Greene County, will be among the first recipients of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission’s inaugural State Economic and Infrastructure Development grant program. “These federal investments, made through the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, aim to enhance infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. The N.C. First Congressional District’s counties are some of our state’s most economically distressed areas,” Davis said. “We can make a difference by addressing economic disparities and...
Harris puts North Carolina back in play
North Carolina is back in play. Vice President Harris’s momentum after replacing President Biden atop the Democratic ticket has shaken up the political map and put the Tar Heel State squarely back into battleground territory after it appeared to be slipping out of reach for Democrats just a few weeks ago. Harris has erased former…
Wright charged with several different drug charges
The Williamston Police Department made a traffic stop at Hatton Street near South Harrell Street in Williamston. The stop led to the discovery of possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule controlled substance, possession of marijuana up to half ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported. Joseph William Wright was charged the same day for the above charges. ...
Sign war between two Morehead City businesses goes viral throughout ENC
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Dank Burrito owner Clarke Merrell knows a sign is an important piece of marketing. "You know at Dank Burrito we're all the time running different limited time offers, so it just kind of really communicates to folks what we have going on," says Merrell. What's...
ECU soccer wins first match at NC State since 2001 in season opener 1-0
14 years had passed since East Carolina soccer beat NC State which was in Greenville. Only once in nine all-time meetings have the Pirates won in Raleigh. Way back in 2001 for a 1-0 season opener victory. Funny how 23 years later, ECU once again opened up the year at Dail Field.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrates 83rd birthday
CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is celebrating its 83rd birthday today. The base was constructed back in 1941, and has provided the United States with aviation support to almost all east coat-based operations.
UPDATE: FAA & NTSB investigating after private jet veers off runway at Washington-Warren Airport Sunday night
UPDATE (WNCT) — The Federal Aviation Administration told WNCT Sunday night that a Cessna Citation business jet veered off the runway after landing at Washington-Warren Field Airport Sunday evening. Two people were on board, according to the FAA. No information was provided on the one person taken to a local hospital, but a Washington city […]
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