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June 30: Today in HIstory - Night of the Long Knives
Today is Sunday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2024. There are 184 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 30, 1934, Adolf Hitler launched his "blood purge" of political and military rivals in Germany in what came to be known as the "Night of the Long Knives." Also on this...
For the Hunnicutt family, uniforms are the norm
For Jerry Hunnicutt and his family, a question that rarely comes up is, “What are we wearing?” It’s something of a family tradition to feel right at home in uniform, whether it’s jeans and a Harrellsville Volunteer Fire Department tee shirt around the house, or official turnout gear when answering a call, or U.S. Air Force uniforms, which both Jerry and his wife, Lisa, once wore. Jerry, Lisa, and daughters...
June 29: Today in History - Apple releases first iPhone to consumers
Today is Saturday, June 29, the 181st day of 2024. There are 185 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 29, 2007, the first version of the iPhone went on sale to the public; over 2.3 billion iPhones have been sold to date. Also on this date: ...
'I've been here all my life'
Sheriff Tim Manning is home at Martin County’s Sheriff’s Office. “I feel like I’ve been here all my life,” he says with a laugh. In the 1970s, Manning would often accompany his father, the late James Albert Manning, a jailer, as he made his rounds at the Old County Courthouse, where the county cells were once located. ...
ECSU will offer summer drone training camp
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) recently announced a free Summer Drone Training for rising high school juniors and seniors, expecting to take them to higher heights. This hands-on, experiential learning opportunity will provide participants with drone engineering and operation basics designed to take their interests in technology to higher heights. Students will spend a week immersed in drone technology and learn valuable skills that can open new industry opportunities. The...
Webb awarded Honeyblue Scholarship
At its June 13 meeting, A.P. Lester — the Martin County Alumni Chapter of Elizabeth City State University — recognized 2024 Riverside High School graduate Justin Webb for his outstanding academic effort. Webb will receive the $500 William E. Honeyblue Scholarship, offered annually by the A.P. Lester Alumni Chapter. He maintained a 3.25 average and was a member of the Beta Club. ...
Martin County Communications receives excellent rating
The closing of Martin General Hospital has caused increased stress on a variety of departments across county lines. However, the Martin County 911 Communication Center has not missed a beat during the past 10 months according to NC 911. The department recently received high marks after a third party assessment was completed by the state. Jason Steward has been the county’s telecommunication manager since 2013 and works with the N.C....
Bennet will lead MCHS volleyball squad
Martin County High School’s volleyball team will begin workouts next week with a new face on the sidelines, but she’s no stranger to coaching. Amy Bennett, Director of Technology for Martin County Schools, returns to coaching. She first held this role from 1999 to 2002 as the volleyball coach at Bear Grass High School, where she also coached basketball and softball. “I’m thrilled to be back coaching alongside Jessy Dickerson...
Foundation awards more than $3,000 in grants
The Martin County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $3,020 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $520 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain for Formula for Impact for Martin County;$1,500 to Martin County Juneteenth Collective for heritage tours;$500 to North Carolina Symphony for Music Discovery for Martin County preschoolers; and$500 to Special Olympics North Carolina for...
Gardeners can help preserve vital honey bee pollinators
June 17-23 was National Pollinators Week, a week set aside to raise awareness for honeybees and other insects that are essential for pollinating so many of the crops that we grow for food and fiber. While a number of different insects and birds play a role in pollination, honey bees are by far the most important pollinating species. Much attention has been paid in the last several years to the...
June 28: Today in History - Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Today is Friday, June 28, the 180th day of 2024. There are 186 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, were shot to death in Sarajevo by Serb nationalist Gavrilo Princip, an act that sparked World War I. Also on...
Commissioners approve budget in split vote
Martin County Commissioners approved the FY 2024-2025 budget last week by a 3-2 vote of the board during their regularly scheduled meeting. While there will be no tax increases this year, passing the budget was not without discussion. Commissioners travel and the benefit gained was the focus of a lengthy, often heated discussion. “We’re a...
Winning is important, but is it everything?
How important is winning? If you’re DJ Khaled, it’s all you do, so I presume it’s everything. According to Vince Lombardi however, “winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” so I may definitely be wrong in my presumption. The people in charge of who wins the award for most valuable player of the NHL’s coveted...
Do good deeds in private and know God sees them
Perhaps the most hunted human in the world today is Salman Rushdie, whom you May remember to be the Indian-born British American author of The Satanic Verses. Because the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ruhollah Khomeini, found his writing to be “blasphemous,” he placed a fatwa on Rushdie subjecting to numerous assassination attempts. But few people recall that on today’s date, June 27 in 1990, Rushdie contributed $8,600 to the victims of the devastating Iranian earthquake in which almost 30,000 people had died. For his good...
June 27: Today in History - Hurricane Audrey makes deadly Gulf Coast landfall
Today is Thursday, June 27, the 179th day of 2024. There are 187 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 27, 1957, Hurricane Audrey slammed into coastal Louisiana and Texas as a Category 4 storm; the initial official death toll from the storm was placed at 390, although a variety of state, federal and local sources have estimated the number of fatalities at between 400 and...
Judy Gray Holliday
Judy Gray Holliday, 69, of Williamston, NC died at her home on June 18, 2024. Judy attended Jamesville High School and graduated in 1973. She enjoyed baking and sharing her goodies with family and friends. With a talent of cross stitching, she gifted her work of treasured designs to others on special occasions. From her early years, she enjoyed beach music and dancing to add to her good times. Judy was well known for remembering birthdays and anniversaries with a card. She was especially fond of her dog, Chelsea, and her 2 cats. Judy touched many families as a caregiver...
Gingras named VP at Martin Community College
Martin Community College (MCC) recently announced Happy Gingras is the newest member of the Martin Mustang team. Gingras will assume the role of Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer beginning July 1. Gingras brings with her extensive experience within the North Carolina Community College System, as well as federal grant budgeting and oversight. Gingras began her higher education career at the University of Mount Olive and later moved on...
Soaring temps provide danger to elderly, crops and pets
Temperatures hit the stifling mark this past week causing havoc for farmers tending local crops, the elderly and animals throughout the region. While the thermometer reached the high 90’s, the reported heat index hit the low 100’s. Last Sunday and Wednesday were particularly hot days. Martin County farmers are paying close attention to temperatures stressing crops and possibly reducing yield. ...
Operation Dry Water planned for Independence weekend
In efforts to ensure a safer July 4 holiday experience on the water, wildlife law enforcement officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign being observed July 4-6, developed through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). The focus of the campaign is to heighten enforcement and awareness about the dangers of boating while impaired. Wildlife officers will be increasing water patrols, providing boaters with information on the dangers of impaired boating and enforcing...
Jesus is in the messiness of life
Sometimes you just have to make a mess in order to get the job done right, says every messy person. And yet there is a strand of truth in the statement. I would really like to live in a world where life was nice and neat and put together, and yet that is never the way it goes. I was thinking the other day about the story in the Bible of the woman who touched Jesus’ robe in order to be healed. ...
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