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Wake reduces graduation requirements, in compliance with new state law
North Carolina high school students no longer have to meet as many graduation requirements. On Tuesday, the Wake County school board voted to reduce the credit requirement from 26 credits to 22 credits. But the county isn’t the only one making this decision. The reduced requirements are stipulated in...
High school football: Local EPC teams set to chase SWE for league title
While all four of the Reflector’s Eastern Plains 2A Conference schools have some work to do to contend in what has been a tough football league for a long time, they also have plenty of reason for the typical optimism shown prior to the start of the season. At the EPC coaches’ meeting held at Parker’s Barbecue on Aug. 6, SouthWest Edgecombe was picked atop the media poll just ahead of West Craven. North Pitt was selected to finish third, followed by Farmville Central, Greene...
Johnston farmers scrambling to salvage tobacco
SMITHFIELD — Bryant Spivey is head of the Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service and its tobacco expert. “Before Debby we had a good tobacco crop that was late but had excellent potential for both yield and quality,” he said in an email. But the tropical storm’s arrival in Johnston County was ill-timed, coming on top of a wet July, Spivey […] The post Johnston farmers scrambling to salvage tobacco first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Public offers criticism, ideas at forum for Pitt County Animal Services
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Animal Services is getting input from the community this week through a forum to share ideas about how the shelter can improve. They also wanted ideas for the next director of the shelter. It was an emotional night in the Marc Owens Auditorium as members of the community offered […]
Community college welcomes CITI High students
ROCKY MOUNT — Due to Nash Community College’s continued partnership with Nash County Public Schools, the Center for Industry, Technology & Innovation High School is now located on the NCC campus. CITI High and early college students received a “Blue Love” welcome from Team Nash, County Manager Stacie Shatzer and state Rep. Allen Chesser for their first day of class […] The post Community college welcomes CITI High students first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cumberland County Fair 2024: Schedule, ticket prices, food and festivities
The annual Cumberland County Fair returns to Fayetteville later this month for 10 days of rides, food, art, agricultural exhibits and fun. Slated for Aug. 30 through Sept. 8 at 1960 Coliseum Drive, events happening throughout the week include livestock shows, games, a beer garden and a daily lineup of live music. The fair...
Emma Barnes appointed as new executive director of EPIC
Emma Barnes has been named the new Executive Director of the Eastern Pregnancy Information Clinic (EPIC), taking on the role after volunteering with the organization since moving to Kinston in 2022. Barnes, who has a background in nonprofits, marketing, and communications, began her tenure at the end of July. Barnes,...
Hazardous Super 8 motel in Kinston one step closer to demolition
After City Council approval the Super 8 in Kinston now gets one step closer to demolition. It’s been condemned since 2020. The council also outlined the next steps for that process. Not only has the hotel been described as an eyesore by the community, but it has also been...
Man airlifted to hospital after Clinton shooting during fight, police say
CLINTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was airlifted to a hospital after he was shot during a fight in Clinton Tuesday night, police said. The incident was reported just after 8:15 p.m. at a home in the 500 block of Edgar Street, according to a statement from Clinton Police Chief Anthony Davis.
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