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Mitchell Oakley: Easterners must to do all they can for western counterparts
I haven’t visited western North Carolina since Hurricane Helene struck because I couldn’t if I wanted to. Google Maps is such a divine app that if you try to find a route to some places there, it won’t map it because most of the roads are closed. My daughter lives in the western part of our great state. Fortunately, the hurricane didn’t create any harm for her other than lost electricity, a neighbor’s tree on her fence, and some foul cellphone service. The map shows...
Charles Mitchell, Johnny Davis are Legend Award recipients
A pair of Ayden-Grifton men were honored Sept. 19 following the 16th annual Community Foundation Inc. golf tournament with the organization’s annual Legend Award. Charles Mitchell and Johnny Davis received the awards during a banquet and ceremony at Ayden Golf and Country Club. The tournament and award ceremony raise funds to support the foundation’s mission of providing letter jackets and scholarships to Ayden-Grifton High School student-athletes. Winning golfers also were recognized along with scholarship recipients. ...
Beaufort County NC 250 weighing celebratory options
On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In preparation for the momentous day, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is leading a statewide initiative called America 250 NC. Through this multi-year initiative, the department will host educational events at schools, for […] The post Beaufort County NC 250 weighing celebratory options appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Rotary Club of Greenville celebrates 7th Annual Field of Heroes
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — In Greenville people are honoring their personal heroes in a special way. The Rotary Clubs of Greenville geared up for their 7th Annual Field of Heroes at the Town Commons on Saturday. During the program organizers prayed, sang songs and paid tribute to their heroes. There were over 500 flags displayed […]
Salvation Army collecting donations to purchase water for western NC residents
The Salvation Army of Washington is collecting donations that will be used to purchase pallets of water bottles. Pallets will be transported by transfer trucks to western North Carolina. Supplying the purchased water is Walmart of Washington. They are partnering with the local Salvation Army Corps to ensure water is transported to the mountains. A […] The post Salvation Army collecting donations to purchase water for western NC residents appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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.” ...
Joy Soup Kitchen back to serving meals four nights per week
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Joy Soup Kitchen is bringing back serving dinners four nights per week. Just a week ago, leaders at the kitchen announced they had to cut down to two nights per week because of rising food prices and an increase in people they serve. After taking to social media, they received an […]
High school roundup: Conley volleyball still perfect; big test looming
The D.H. Conley volleyball team ended another week unbeaten on Thursday night in a 3-0 sweep on the road at Jacksonville. The 25-13, 25-12, 25-16 shutout upped Conley’s record in the Big Carolina Conference to a perfect 10-0 with three matches remaining in its regular season. The Vikings (19-0 overall) got their usual big outputs from Riley McGalliard (35 assists, two blocks), Britni Silver (20 kills, three blocks), Brooklyn Smith...
Firearms ordinance discussion on Pitt commissioners' agenda
Pitt County officials are set to take up a proposed ordinance governing recreational shooting next week in response to recent complaints about gunfire near residential areas. The Pitt County Board of Commissioners meets at 6 p.m. Monday in the Eugene James Auditorium, Pitt County Office Building, 1717 W. Fifth St. In addition to the firearms ordinance, the board is scheduled to hear an update on the Pitt County Detention Center...
Council to consider bus shelter contract, fine for trash cart violations
The Greenville City Council next will consider a $50 fine for residents who leave trash and recycling carts on the roadside in addition to a contract to build 32 shelters and install more than 260 benches at GREAT bus stops. The council is scheduled to hold three meetings next week at City Hall, 200 W. Fifth St. They start with a 4 p.m. workshop in conference room 337 Monday. Regular...
ECU organizing donation drive for Helene victims in Western NC
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU is calling on students and staff to donate supplies and items to help Helene victims in the Western part of our state. Beginning Wednesday, the main campus and health sciences campus will designate donation drop spots. Over the past week, ECU students were encouraged to help out some local donation […]
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