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Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
RM's Battle to lead East in 2025 East-West All-Star Football Game
Rocky Mount’s Jason Battle will lead the East football team in the 2025 North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game. Battle, the head coach for the Gryphons, will be assisted by Will Bland (J.H. Rose), Ernest King Jr. (Westover), Scott Loosemore (Scotland), Ben Penny (Triton) and Johnathan Sherman (Gray’s Creek). “It’s a tremendous honor,” Battle said. “I am humbled by it as well as I am really appreciative that somebody...
Target date set for new deli on Main Street
The Main Stop Deli and Eatery will aim to be the next one stop shop for good food and groceries when it opens in a few weeks. The Main Stop will be Washington’s third delicatessen behind Big Belly Deli and Daddy Dave’s Deli. It is owned and operated by the Darars who own and operate […] The post Target date set for new deli on Main Street appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Scott Penhollow running a marathon (submitted)
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Washington resident Scott Penhollow is starting a run club in Washington to help train for a Wilmington half-marathon in November. With different half-marathons, 5K’s, and 10K’s all over the eastern side of the state, he figured this would be a great opportunity to bring like-minded people together for the same goal.
Farmville church raises funds for co-pastor's liver transplant; daughter to serve as living donor
FARMVILLE — In the spirit of giving and helping a neighbor in need, members of Salvation and Praise Full Gospel Church Ministries in Farmville hosted a liver transplant benefit service on July 21. More than 100 people attended the event. The benefit was organized to assist Suzanne Sheppard, co-pastor at Victory & Dominion World Outreach Center in Snow Hill. Sheppard has been struggling with health issues since she was diagnosed with liver disease in 2011. Her health has slowly deteriorated during the past 13 years. ...
Farmville to host first Rub'n Shoulders barbecue festival and cook-off
Farmville is home to four barbecue restaurants in an area of about three miles. That proximity to pork is part of the inspiration for the town’s newest event, Rub’n Shoulders. Scheduled for July 27 at Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, the summer celebration will include music, children’s activities, food and other vendors. Millissa Alexander, executive director for the Farmville Chamber of Commerce, said the addition of Rub’n Shoulders is an effort...
Happenings: Events, activities and community announcements7
Email announcements at least two weeks in advance to community@reflector.com for publication in The Standard and The Daily Reflector. Volunteers needed The Greene County Animal Shelter is looking for dog savvy volunteers to help man an adoption event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug.10, at the Farmer and the Dail Summer Market, 1329 U.S. 158, Snow Hill. Those interested should call 253-2237 and ask for Bianca. ...
Dover's Armstrong earns gold with strong performance in Olympic 4x100 Freestyle Final
The first day of Olympic swimming competition ended with a gold medal for the USA men and Dover High School alum Hunter Armstrong. Armstrong swam the fastest leg on the American's gold medal winning 4x100 freestyle relay in Paris on Saturday. His time of 46.75 was second fastest of all swimmers in the relay finals. Armstrong was the third USA swimmer in the relay, following Jack Alexy and Chris Guiliano and prior to Caeleb Dressel anchoring the relay.
River of Life Church hosts free backpack giveaway in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The 2024-2025 academic school year is fast approaching, which means school supplies are on the mind of many. A church in the east decided to host a Back to School Bash to prepare students for the school year. River of Life Church located off Gum Branch...
Texas Roadhouse set to open in EC on Sept. 9
The long-awaited opening of Elizabeth City's first steakhouse restaurant in years is now only weeks away. The Texas Roadhouse at 3720 Patrick Way is set to open Sept. 9, according to Kelsie Parker, the restaurant's managing partner. “For weeks, I’ve been telling our people we are going to open in September and now we’re really just a few weeks away from opening day," Parker said Friday. ...
2 people in custody after a multi-county chase exceeding 100 mph
A multi-county car chase ended in two people in custody Friday night.It started just before 10 p.m. in Sampson County.Deputies tried to stop a White Nissan Maxima traveling south on Highway 701. The driver then went westbound on I-40 toward Johnston County.The chase continued into Harnett County. The driver then took exit 71 and headed back toward Sampson County.Authorities said speeds exceeded 100 mph during the chase.Deputies set up a stop stick before NC Highway 242 before Spivey's Corner. Before 10:30 p.m., the driver hit the stop stick, causing their tires to deflate.The female driver is in custody, along with the male passenger. Their identities have not been released yet.The chase lasted around 30 minutes.
Roosevelt Drive Church of Christ hosts 10th annual free clothing giveaway
Roosevelt Drive Church of Christ in Jacksonville is hosting their 10th Annual Free Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at 111 Roosevelt Road Jax, NC 28540-6525 . All clothes at the giveaway are clean, scent and pet hair free with all zippers and button fully...
‘Calabash Point Place’ to become venue for artisan markets, concerts and car shows in Brunswick County
CALABASH, N.C. (WECT) - Six years ago, Terrilynn and Robert Glover purchased a property on Riverview Drive that was the site of both a trailer park and a shipbuilding barn garage. Since then, they have made upgrades and have transformed the property into an event venue called ‘Calabash Point Place.’...
Dead chickens, guns, and drugs: Multiple arrests made in Granville County cockfighting ring bust
Granville County Sheriff's office busts major cockfighting ring. Granville County Sheriff's deputies arrested multiple individuals Saturday afternoon after discovering a cockfighting operation on a property off Lawrence Road. Authorities performed a search warrant on the property and found an arena set up for the fights. Neighbors told WRAL News they’re...
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