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LaFon looks to build on EPD's successes
The Edenton Police Department’s new chief, David LaFon, says the department’s biggest challenges over the next few years are pretty clear: gangs, guns, gun violence, recruiting quality officers, and building stronger relationships within the community. LaFon, a former Edenton police captain who took over the reins of the department on Monday, said he sees the agency making progress on all of those fronts. But keeping that progress on track will be harder, he says. ...
Community mobilizes to aid hurricane ravaged mountain residents
People across the Greenville area are donating supplies to help storm-ravaged regions in western North Carolina, saying they are happy to return favors given to this community when it was devastated by Hurricane Floyd 25 years ago. Churches and community organizations set up collection points for volunteers who must coordinate with state emergency responders to deliver water and other supplies to mountain residents who suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Helene over the weekend. A donated tractor-trailer filled with water, food and cleaning supplies left Greenville...
Touchdown Friday Top 9 poll released for week seven
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school football season is into week seven and that means another new Touchdown Friday Top 9 poll. This week, there is another new No. 1 after Tarboro fell to Havelock a week ago. The high-flying Cardinals of Jacksonville take over that top spot this week as they are still […]
Second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival coming up this weekend
On Saturday, October 5, the City of Washington will host the second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival. The event will feature live Mariachi music and entertainment with traditional dancers, food trucks serving authentic Mexican food, and information booths by the festival partners. “This is a great way to celebrate and highlight the beauty of the […] The post Second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival coming up this weekend appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Washington, Elmwood Plantation featured in upcoming PBS show
Washington recently became a must-stop for the production crew of Seen and Held, which is producing a program for PBS about the Underground Railroad. The main storyline of the hour-long show is that of Ellen and William Craft. Ellen, who was biracial, passed herself as a wounded White soldier. Her husband was her ‘servant.’ They […] The post Washington, Elmwood Plantation featured in upcoming PBS show appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Greenville celebrates National Night Out
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Communities and police departments across Eastern North Carolina took the opportunity to celebrate National Night Out Tuesday. Many of the events were pushed back from the original date in August due to rain. People in the community and law enforcement gathered at the Town Common. Greenville Police Chief Ted Sauls said […]
ECU offense hitting some explosive pass plays, but knows there's capability for much more
Part of the reason East Carolina quarterback Jake Garcia won the starting job was because of his big-play potential in offensive coordinator John David Baker's offense. Known as a player with a gunslinger mentality who's not afraid to throw the ball down the field, or fit a ball into a tight window, Garcia has certainly made some key plays through the air downfield in the team's first five games. But he's also left some plays on the field, and has had some mistakes.
Beaufort County Animal Shelter asks for donations for pets in Western NC
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) –The animal shelter in Washington is stepping up to help pets affected by Hurricane Helene in the Western part of the state. The shelter is now accepting donations of pet food, bedding and other supplies to be sent to shelters overwhelmed by the storm. People in the community are encouraged to drop […]
Former MLB pitcher, Kinston native Hatcher now competitively cooking BBQ
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A former Major League pitcher has gone from striking out batters this time of year to cooking hogs in BBQ competitions. Chris Hatcher, of Kinston High School and UNC-Wilmington fame, as well as Major League Baseball, has deep roots in Eastern NC. After spending his career pitching for the Marlins, Dodgers […]
Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair engages jobseekers
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair took place Wednesday for people to engage with job seekers and our future workforce. Multiple Beaufort County high schools visited the fair. Later in the day, the event was opened up to a public session so that grown-up job seekers could stop by […]
Greenville business owner talks Hispanic Heritage, tells story of success
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — WNCT continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a look at a restaurant in Greenville. Saskia Marcano immigrated to the United States when she was a teenager and now owns Latin Roots. For Marcano, despite an uphill battle, her roots have allowed her to blossom. “Food was the center of […]
High school volleyball: Conley remains unbeaten with 18th win
There’s something about playing J.H. Rose’s volleyball team that brings out even more in D.H. Conley’s Britni Silver. Forgive the Rampants if they wish they never saw her again on the court. Silver finished with 31 kills, five blocks and 10 digs as the Vikings remained unbeaten with a 3-1 victory over J.H. Rose (25-14, 14-25, 25-21 and 25-23) Tuesday in a Big Carolina 3A/4A Conference match between the archrivals...
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