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Memorial Day observances held throughout ENC
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — From Greenville to Jacksonville, New Bern, Kinston, Washington and all points in between, cities and towns in Eastern North Carolina observed Memorial Day in different ways. Nine On Your Side was at some of these events and has more on that and other related events. Greenville, Erin Jenkins It’s estimated more […]
Martin County elementary students learning embryology
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? This question has certainly been the subject of many lively discussions, and perhaps the question has even sparked some arguments. While this is a question that a 4-H Agent does not tackle, 4-Hers are offered opportunities to learn about both chickens and eggs. Several elementary school students have watched chicks hatch in classrooms across Martin County. The National 4-H Embryology Hatching helper’s...
Former Martin County manager sues county
In a move anticipated by county officials for weeks, former Martin County Manager James Bennett has filed suit against Martin County, citing breach of contract. In March Bennett contacted county officials regarding compensation he claimed he earned and was owed to him totaling approximately $21,400. At that time, the county did not succumb to Bennett’s demands prompting his most recent action. ...
School board votes unanimously to merge Martin County high schools
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — In a unanimous vote on Monday, the Martin County Board of Education voted to merge South Creek High School with Riverside High School permanently. The merger means South Creek High School will be closed. The vote comes after the required public meetings on May 7 and May 9. The board also […]
Five fire departments receive state grants
Firefighters serving municipalities within Martin County will soon have new equipment to help them better battle blazes when sparks fly thanks to a recent grant awarded by State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor last week. Each of the five county volunteer fire departments received awards in varying amounts depending on departmental requests. Each grant request was funded in total. The departments receiving grants include Bear Grass Fire Rescue $19,005, Griffins Township...
Manning awarded for Safe Kids program
Martin County parents and their children may be more knowledgeable today when it comes to preventable injury awareness than parents were in 2013. That’s the year Safe Kids Riverbend (SKR) began. In those years, the organization has made noticeable strides in educating parents, children and citizens on the hazards of preventable injuries. Martin County Deputy...
Group looks to restore Odd Fellows Cemetery
Martin County family cemeteries are an important part of North Carolina history. However, the family history uncovered at Williamston’s Odd Fellow Cemetery by a local group formed to restore the grounds is now in the record books. The Preserve the Odd Fellows Cemetery Committee (POFCC), was formed with recollection, restoration and historic recording in mind. The committee is comprised of five individuals set on polishing the gem to honor those...
New shuttle service rolls into downtown
Former City of Washington Public Works Director Adam Waters has an electric idea to solve parking problems in downtown Washington. He’s started a free shuttle service that takes riders from their car door to the front door of nearby shops and restaurants. Being that he’s a Beaufort County native and retired City of Washington employee, […] The post New shuttle service rolls into downtown appeared first on Washington Daily News.
After the only hospital in town closed, a North Carolina city directs its ire at politicians
Dozens of rural hospitals have closed across America in the past 20 years. The reasons vary widely, but the result is always the same _ a sense of loss and fear. (AP video: Allen Breed) WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (AP) — Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital’s emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the hospital’s sign is worn down from flapping in the wind. The hospital doors are locked, many in this county of 22,000 fear permanently. Some residents worry the hospital’s sudden closure last August could cost them their life. “I know we all have to die, but it seems like since the hospital closed, there’s a lot more people dying,” Linda Gibson, a lifelong resident of Williamston, North Carolina, said on a recent afternoon while preparing snacks for children in a nearby elementary school kitchen.
Beaufort County to hold hazardous waste collection event
WASHINGTON, N.C. — Beaufort County Public Works will host a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, June 1. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building 8 parking lot at Beaufort County Community College. The college is located at 5337 U.S. Hwy. 264 East in Washington. Household hazardous waste […]
Unique pilot training program happening at Washington airport
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The D2 Flight Academy has partnered with East Carolina University and the U.S. Air Force to collaborate on an innovative pilot training program for the Air Force’s ROTC cadets. The initiative aims to cultivate a diverse group of high school students nationwide to encourage them to pursue an aviation career. The […]
Out & About: Week of May 25, 2024
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@apgenc.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. May 31 Music on Main WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series...
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