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Local church stands and prays for Israel and victims of Helene
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — On Saturday, people marched from Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library to the Lenoir County Courthouse to stand and pray for Israel, as well as pray for Helene victims. This was put together by Groundbreakers Ministries in Kinston, to give people a way to show support. “We knew that this would be a […]
High school football: Chargers triumph in low-scoring battle
LITTLEFIELD – As simple as it sounds on the surface, what pleased Ayden-Grifton football Paul Cornwell most Friday night was that his Chargers just kept playing. It paid off for Ayden-Grifton in a grinding, hard-fought 10-8 win over Greene Central in an Eastern Plains 2A Conference matchup. “The kids just kept playing,” Cornwell said. “That’s the key. They just kept playing. Bad things happen, you just keep playing.” ...
On a course for success: ECVC honors Avalanche Motorsports worker during National Disability Employment Awareness Month
When Jennifer and Michael Morehead made the move to eastern North Carolina in 2021, they were concerned that their son, Chip, might feel out of his element. Back in northern Virginia, he had attended schools that had programs for students with autism. Chip had found summer work at SplashDown Waterpark, which employed people with disabilities, and mowed grass for half a dozen neighbors with a lawn-care business he called Chip’s Clips. ...
ECU Notes: Pirate nurse alumna leads health care change in Moldova
Alumna Hilary Mendel had a plan to change the world when she arrived at East Carolina University in 2006. The Pirate nurse has seen that vision through, using her nursing education to make real change in the lives of nurses, and their patients, half a world away. After graduating from ECU in 2010, Mendel worked as a nurse in Rocky Mount before moving to Ohio, where she earned her master’s degree and began teaching nursing students. In 2021, she started a nurse education doctoral program...
PCC Notes: Down East Holiday Show tickets are on sale now
WINTERVILLE — The Pitt Community College Foundation announced this week that tickets to the 23rd Annual Down East Holiday Show are available now for online purchase. This year’s fundraiser is scheduled to take place at the Greenville Convention Center Nov. 7-10. Proceeds from the event support PCC student scholarships and fund a variety of educational activities throughout the academic year. “We like to remind everyone that ‘Community’ is Pitt Community...
Sitterson chosen as Educator of Excellence
Marisa Sitterson, Martin County Schools’ 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, will represent the district as the 2024 Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence. On Nov. 14, Sitterson and selected candidates from across the state will be recognized during the annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Sitterson, who serves students at South Creek Middle School, began her career in education as a school bus driver and teacher assistant in 2005. ...
A Time For Science STEM Expo held in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville held their annual A Time for Science STEM Expo this weekend. Science centers, environmental centers, and educators around Eastern North Carolina came out to highlight the work they do in their area of expertise. There were over 25 different exhibitors to teach […]
Rotary Club sets fundraising record with golf tourney
The 26th Annual Williamston Noon Rotary Club Golf Tournament once again broke the club’s money raising record The net profit of $16,455 broke previous tournament revenue. Roanoke Country Club played host to the 92 linksmen teeing up for the yearly event. This year 23 foursomes competed for the number one spot, with each player contributing...
Happenings: Events, activities and community announcements
Email announcements at least two weeks in advance to community@reflector.com for publication in The Standard and The Daily Reflector. Oktoberfest The Farmville Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Partnership will hold an Oktoberfest celebration from 6-10 p.m. today at the Historic May Lew Farm & Event Center, 5130 W. Wilson St. It will feature music by The Mighty Saints of Soul, a menu that includes bratwurst and sauerkraut, assorted beer and...
Libraries with Heart brings health resources to Grifton
GRIFTON — A program called Libraries with Heart has brought new life-saving resources to the Grifton Public Library. Margaret Sharpe, community impact director for the American Heart Association in eastern North Carolina, told patrons on Sept. 9 the initiative brings equipment and information directly to the places where people live, work and pray. “We know that three out of four people that have high blood pressure don’t have it under...
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