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Three-day tent revival slated for eastern NC
GREENVILLE — A Pitt County-based nonprofit organization led by former world champion water skier and Greenville native Kristi Overton Johnson will put on a three-day tent revival later this month. Kristi Overton Johnson Ministries is presenting the Revival of Hope event, which is slated for Sept. 19-21 and will include five free events at the venue with speakers from across the country who will lead women’s and men’s conferences as well as nightly services. All events are open to the public and do not require...
PCC to host forklift rodeo
WINTERVILLE — PCC is partnering with local businesses and organizations to hold a Forklift Rodeo Safety Competition on National Manufacturing Day. According to Patrick Jacques, dean of PCC’s Construction and Industrial Technology Division, the rodeo will take place on Pitt’s campus from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 4. In addition to PCC, the event is being sponsored by Hyster-Yale Group, Gregory Poole Lift Systems, Pitt County Economic Development and RiversEast Workforce Development Board. ...
Pitt County elementary school awarded learning achievement
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — An elementary school in Greenville has been recognized for raising student achievement. Solution Tree recognized Ridgewood Elementary School as one of 600 schools in the United States and Canada to excel in raising the success of their students. Ridgewood is only one of four schools in North Carolina and the only […]
One game in, ODU’s players are showing accountability as home opener against East Carolina looms
NORFOLK — After receiver Myles Alston tipped a high pass from quarterback Grant Wilson into the arms of a South Carolina defender late Saturday, the two Old Dominion players didn’t blame each other for squandering the Monarchs’ last chance to win the game. Both blamed themselves. The interception, which came with ODU down four points with 1:29 left to play, sealed the Gamecocks’ 23-19 ...
ECU GAMEDAY: Pirates getting up to speed for road test at Old Dominion
The East Carolina football team had plenty of time for fun during its season-opening win over Norfolk State. While the offense produced more than 500 yards, the defense was stout, too. The Pirates allowed a field goal on the opening drive, then blanked the Spartans the rest of the way in the 42-3 win. The ECU defense even outscored the Norfolk State offense as defensive back Gavin Gibson returned an interception for a touchdown. ...
PCC to highlight health care programs
WINTERVILLE — Pitt Community College’s Health Sciences Division will showcase its programs this fall during a career information fair for high school students and members of the community. Set for Oct. 2, the event will feature simulations that introduce attendees to Pitt’s health sciences facilities and demonstrate how health care professionals work collaboratively to provide quality care to patients. “This is PCC’s third career fair focused solely on promoting health...
ECU volleyball spikes North Carolina A&T to remain unbeaten in early season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU’s volleyball team took on North Carolina A&T Thursday night at Minges Arena. The Pirates got to 4-0 on the season with a 3-0 win over the Aggies. Ellie Pate led the team in kills with 10, Angeles Alderete added nine and Carlia Northcross chipped in eight. Payton Evenstad led the […]
Conley upends Rampants on volleyball court to stay unblemished
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A volleyball matchup between perennial Greenville powers J.H. Rose and D.H. Conley took place Thursday night at Rose. The Vikings won the match 3-1 on their archrivals’ home court. “It’s always nice to come over to Rose and escape with a win,” D.H. Conley Head Coach Jennifer Gillikin said. “We knew […]
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