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Embattled North Carolina election board facing more litigation
(The Center Square) – Embattled in litigation this summer already, North Carolina’s State Board of Elections is now defending against the state Republican Party and the Republican National Committee. The board is accused of failing to ensure lawful removal from voter rolls those people identified as noncitizens of the United States that registered to vote. One example is potential jurors and clerks of Superior Court communicating information to the state board. ...
'No resentment': Ex-Auditor Wood pans incumbent Holmes, endorses GOP's Boliek in NC auditor race
Beth Wood, the longtime Democratic state auditor who stepped down in December, is throwing her support behind Republican David Boliek in the upcoming auditor’s race. The stance is as much an endorsement of the first-time candidate as it is a rebuke of his opponent, Jessica Holmes, the sitting Democratic state auditor, who was appointed to replace Wood.
Kinston police investigate Sunday night homicide
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Kinston Police Department are investigating a murder that took place Sunday evening. Kinston police responded to a report of a person being shot near the Mitchell Wooten Apartments in Kinston around 9 p.m. Once police arrived they found 22 year old Kinston resident, Anzaryia Cobb, suffering […]
New Class of Vehicle Crime Inspectors Joins N.C. DMV Bureau in Rocky Mount Ceremony
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau has added eleven new inspectors to combat vehicle-related crimes. They recently completed their training in the 30th Basic Inspector Class at the DMV Headquarters in Rocky Mount. Their duties include addressing vehicle theft, title fraud, driver's license and ID card manipulation, and odometer tampering, as reported by the NCDOT.
GUC buying Grimesland sewer main, eyes town's system
A new subdivision outside Grimesland prompted Greenville Utilities Commission to purchase a portion of a nine-mile force main that feeds the town’s sewage to GUC’s wastewater treatment plant. GUC’s Board of Commissioners approved the purchase along with granting additional sewer discharge capacity to the town when it met last week. GUC Attorney Phillip Dixon said the developers of Luke’s Landing, which is next to the force main, will request annexation...
Del'vote faces assault with a deadly weapon charge
The Williamston Police Department made a report of Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, failure to appear, assault on a female, larceny and injury to personal property was reported at 305 East Main St. in Williamston. That same day Jaromy Del’vonte Sheppard was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, failure to appear, assault on a female, larceny and injury to personal property. Martin County...
Statue dedicated to Greenville native and BMX legend Dave Mirra
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A local skate park is now the site of a statue honoring the late Greenville native and BMX legend Dave Mirra. BMX pros and aspiring riders gathered on Sunday to hit the ramps at Jaycee Park’s Extreme Park – all to celebrate the life and legacy of the Greenville icon.
History for Lunch: The Holocaust as Seen Through the Eyes of a North Carolina Survivor
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wed., Sept. 4 at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium. The programis available in-person and through Zoom. Lee Holder, regional director of the North Carolina Holocaust Council’s program planning committee and the eastern North...
Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields
A Chapel Hill artist hopes a new mural of soul singer Lee Fields will cause people to learn more about the Wilson native. The 12-foot by 12-foot mural of Fields is Scott Nurkin’s 25th of a musical personality. It is located on the side of the Wilson Economic Development Council building at 108 Barnes St. in downtown Wilson. Nurkin, 49, […] The post Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Four people arrested during massive drug bust in Vance County
Heroin, cocaine, marijuana and more recovered from massive drug bust in Vance County. Authorities arrested and charged multiple people after a massive drug bust at a home in Vance County. According to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, with assistance from the Henderson Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau...
2024 Season Preview: James Kenan football program looks to take steps forward
The James Kenan football program finished fourth in the conference in 2023, and they haven’t won the conference title since 2015; however, the Tigers are looking to make history this year and capture the 2024 conference title. In order to do that though, head coach Tim Grady said he knows that his team will have to defeat top powerhouses East Duplin and Wallace-Rose Hill. “Our goal is always to try...
NCDMV adds 6 new kiosks at Harris Teeter stores, bringing total to 9
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) on Monday announced six new NCDMV self-service kiosks, bringing the state's total to nine. The self-service kiosks can be found at the following Harris Teeter stores:. Quail Corners (8538 Park Road, Charlotte) Town Center Plaza (8600 University City Blvd., Charlotte) Central Avenue...
High temperatures return this week in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s back to school, and we are starting the week with sunny skies and unseasonably warm weather. High pressure is going to sit and spin over the southern Appalachians for the next several days, and that will produce sunny skies and highs in the upper-80’s today. The UV index is […]
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