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As court decision looms, a push for better NC school funding
As summer winds down and North Carolina students prepare to return to school, the focus shifts to the urgent need for better public education funding. The future of North Carolina school funding may hinge on Leandro v. North Carolina, a decadeslong court battle about the financial challenges many districts face. Matthew Ellinwood, director of the Education and Law Project at the North Carolina Justice Center, stressed the crucial role of...
Weekend-long gathering planned at W.C. Chance
The W.C. Chance Alumni Association is holding a weekend-long gathering to celebrate ‘Keeping the Dream Alive’, beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. “The W.C. Chance East End School Complex in Robersonville has now joined the ranks of the West Martin Complex in Oak City, Edna Andrews Complex in Hamilton and the Jamesville Complex in Jamesville and we are very excited about this,” said Larry Rhodes. “The W.C. Chance East End alumni was established in 1985 with the vision to involve and expose the...
Trillium opens Oxford House in New Bern
NEW BERN — Oxford House and Trillium have opened a new residence in New Bern to serve eight men. Oxford Houses offer a clean, sober housing option for individuals in recovery. The new site expands the 30 Oxford House facilities and more than 100 beds currently operating in Trillium’s region under this contract. There are a total of 93 Oxford Houses in the 46 counties covered by Trillium “Recovery is...
Figs, raspberry, orange and ginger make for a great jam
The fig trees in Edenton are heavy with fruit this year! And one of the things I love about living in a small town is that if you don’t have a tree or garden of your own, oftentimes others will share their bounty. You can also find fresh figs at the Edenton Farmers Market, and sometimes at Wegmans or Fresh Market. The two most common fig varieties you will find...
Drug deal-robbery led to June 30 shootout, warrants indicate
A suspected drug deal that turned into a robbery led to a June 30 shootout and the arrest of five men, including one charged several days later in another shooting, according to law enforcement and court documents. The incident began in Greenville off of Thomas Langston Road in the area of Vancroft Circle, where Tyion Jacque Harrell, 18, told investigators he was in a vehicle with Yaushen Kyreese Dade-El, 20, and Je’Von Naieem Evans, 18, according to a search warrant. ...
Buck Leonard mural is in preliminary stages, slated for downtown
Rocky Mount’s Downtown Development Manager Tanika Bryant is working with the locally based Buck Leonard Association for Sports and Human Enrichment to find a specific location and an artist to create a mural of Leonard downtown. That, and discussion of a major fall festival returning downtown this year were among topics that came up at the monthly meeting of the Central City Revitalization Panel earlier this month. Leonard, who was...
Nothing like summertime North Carolina peaches
One of the great joys of summertime for many North Carolina families is a drive to the Sandhills to visit one of the roadside peach stands that dot the region. The well-drained Sandhills provide for peach trees what the California Napa Valley does for grape vines. When the peach blossoms survive the late winter frosts and when spring and early summer bring the right amount of rain, it is hard to find anything that tastes better than a Sandhills peach. ...
I find myself struggling every few weeks
I am not sure why, but every time Thadd texts me and tells me it is my week for a column I draw a blank of what to write about. I feel like I write about the same things over and over again and I don’t want to do that. I question if I bore my readers with what I write about or if anybody even reads my column. I...
Find Us Faithful: In the Small Things
As we discussed last time, 1 Samuel 16:1-13 is genuinely a narrative of faithfulness: God’s faithfulness, David’s faithfulness, Samuel’s faithfulness and Saul’s lack of faithfulness. We left off with the idea that David had an excellent foundation to build his life because he recognized God above everything else. David was found faithful, even in the small things. Another point that jumps out is that God values the heart. The people...
We need you to be whole
The church is God’s greatest gift to this earth. He loves us enough to plant us into a family, but if they do hold to the standard of God, He also grants us a place that strives to please Him wholeheartedly. The church is known as the bride, the body, the building and the family of God. As Christ’s bride, we are to become holy as He makes us holy. As His body, we are extending the person and presence of God into all the...
All talent deserves our applause
I noticed in college (and high school too) that football gets real attention and then basketball, and to a lesser extent baseball. And don’t get me wrong, I am not opposed to them! I just wish other activities on the high school and college level were taken as seriously and appreciated as much. And then there is the professional level. Is this game or the next really that important? Well,...
North Carolina among voluntary pilot programs for lead-free hunting
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced it is implementing a pilot program at seven National Wildlife Refuges during the Fall 2024 hunting season to test voluntary, incentive-based efforts to increase the use of lead-free ammunition by hunters on Service-administered lands. The best available science indicates lead ammunition and fishing tackle can have negative impacts on wildlife. The Service developed the pilot program working with the Hunting and Wildlife...
Beaufort-Hyde foundation awards grants
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $3,919.98 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $1,306.66 to Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for Hyde County Meals on Wheels 2024-25$1,306.66 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Beaufort-Hyde Childhood Cancer Safety Net$1,306.66 to Eagle’s Wings Food Pantry for Feeding the Children ...
MCS Transportation Department receives recognition
The Martin County Schools Transportation Department is home to some of our district’s unsung heroes. During the July 15 meeting of the Martin County Board of Education, the team was recognized for making incredible progress in the area of school bus inspections. Among their numerous responsibilities, the team participates in the Annual DPI Bus Inspection conducted by a third party, DPI Transportation Consultant. ...
El Mariachi opens new location in Williamston
The transformation from closed coffee shop to vibrant Mexican restaurant was unveiled last Thursday as El Mariachi opened in Williamston in the former Giddy Up Coffee location. The restaurant is the company’s sixth location. The vibrant colors on the outside of the eatery, noticeable from either direction as travelers approach on West Boulevard, depict the enthusiasm of the staff and the vibrant flavors of the new menu. ...
Stay Healthy: Eat a rainbow every day
As a child I enjoyed watching the Muppets. Singing along with the puppets was one of my favorite things to do when I watched. One song, Rainbow Connection, is still clear in my memory. Kermit the Frog was sitting on a floating log while he strummed his banjo and sang. I remember his distinct voice softly crooning, “Why are there so many songs about rainbows, and what’s on the other side.” Perhaps what is on the other side is good health. When your plate is...
Farm mentoring program slated for Aug. 2
There’s good news for those with farming interests searching for mentoring on how to successfully grow an agricultural business. The Eastern North Carolina Farmers Collaborative is offering a Mentor Farmer Training Program for Small Farmers on Friday, Aug. 2 at the James Family Farm in Jamesville. The program is a hands-on event for farmers to learn about sustainable farming techniques. The event is being promoted by the Martin County N.C....
Ideas of those who may have been given the cover
I wrote last week about my excitement surrounding the return of EA Sport’s College Football. Despite not yet possessing the game (I have a plan in the works), my excitement has not yet subsided. I never thought I would be one of those people who could enjoy watching someone else play video games like kids do, yet here I am. I don’t know how much of it is me living...
A look at the unique features of the Olympic Games surf spot
This month some of the world’s best surfers will travel to Tahiti, French Polynesia, to compete for gold on what is referred to as one of the heaviest waves in the world. Called Teahupo’o, the wave has unique properties that make it difficult to ride, having claimed the life of at least one surfer. Here’s a look at the dynamics of the wave and the 2024 Paris Olympics’ surfing competition. ...
Tienda Sinai plans to do more than sell products
There may be a lot more pinatas at parties in Martin County since they are now available in a variety of colors and forms at one of Williamston’s newest businesses, Tienda Sinai. The new Mexican grocery market opened last week a few blocks from downtown at 504 East Main St. Tienda Sinai offers a variety...
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