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After four years of state’s appeals, ACE Speedway gets green light to sue state for selective enforcement
The highest court in North Carolina has waved the green flag with a lawsuit that the owners of ACE Speedway initially lodged four years ago over the state’s allegedly selective enforcement of pandemic-era limits on gatherings. In a unanimous ruling on Friday, the highest court in North Carolina agreed...
More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds
WRAL investigation: Hundreds of local schools may contain PCBs. A known carcinogen may be lurking in your child’s school. Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. Despite this, these harmful chemicals often go undetected because many states, including North Carolina, do not proactively test schools for them.
Bear Grass vs. Pamlico County High School girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Tuesday, August 27
Pamlico County High School hosts Bear Grass High School at 5:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 27. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Community still seeing issues at Newport intersection despite new law
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A Newport intersection is causing concerns among drivers. Drivers can no longer make a right turn on red at Hibbs Road onto Highway 24. This was implemented in July. People in the community said they’re still seeing people go right on red. A sign is in place telling people not to […]
Clean water nonprofit says the fight to save Blounts Creek is not over
A local environmental nonprofit says the fight to save Blounts Creek is not over. Mining company Martin Marietta Materials has applied to renew its wastewater permit for a 649-acre limestone mine, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments on the proposed renewal. If enough comments about...
Football Game Preview: Northside - Pinetown Plays at Home
The Northside - Pinetown Panthers will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the North Duplin Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games. Northside - Pinetown is...
New Bern honors 1905 lynching victim, John Moore, in a push for justice and community healing
119 years ago, on August 27th, John Moore was lynched in New Bern, North Carolina. The Forward Together Coalition gathered Sunday to honor John Moore as a part of the Equal Justice Initiative’s Community Remembrance Projects. “As you hear the waves in the background, hear the voice of God...
Martin Community College physical therapy program gets $395,000 grant
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Martin Community College’s physical therapy assistant (PTA) program received a $395,000 grant from the North Carolina Community College System. The high-cost healthcare expansion will enhance workforce training in high-demand occupations. The college will create a Wellness Therapy Center for a pro-bono clinic. There will also be an outdoor space for post-recovery […]
City of Greenville seeks public information input through survey
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Representatives with the City of Greenville Neighborhood and Business Services Department is putting out a community engagement survey. They want input on how people would like to receive their information. This is to gauge where the public hears about community events and what city leaders can do to improve their efforts […]
Edenton-Chowan begins school year with 2 schools closed for HVAC fixes
EDENTON — The first day of classes in the Edenton-Chowan Public Schools on Monday went well, but for one hitch. White Oak and D.F. Walker Elementary Schools, which both share a building and heating/air conditioning system as part of a hybrid school program called Team WOW (White Oak/Walker), did not open as scheduled. Their first day of classes at both schools was pushed back to Wednesday as technicians worked on...
Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening
Dozens of people gathered for the grand re-opening ribbon cutting for Food Lion on East Wilton Avenue Aug. 21. Shoppers lined up for giveaways and a chance to win $1,000 in groceries from Food Lion. With a one in fifteen chance of winning the big prize, lucky raffle winners selected a square on the prize board for gift cards that […] The post Food Lion celebrates grand re-opening first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
At state’s request, Johnston postpones new industry announcement
SELMA — County industry recruiter Chris Johnson demurs when asked for details about a new industry before the scheduled announcement. “Project announcements can be volatile and may evaporate before they get off the ground,” he says in a common refrain. That hasn’t happened, so far, with Project Tray. But an email on Friday had the word “POSTPONED” across the top […] The post At state’s request, Johnston postpones new industry announcement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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