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The Christian faith resides solely in Jesus Christ himself
Of all the occurrences to recall in light of “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it,” the publication of Mein Kampf must rank among the most infamous. But it was on today’s date of July 18 of 1925 that Adolph Hitler’s My Struggle saw its printing and almost immediately became a Best Seller in Germany. The harder his responsibly minded detractors strove to contain his racist egotism, the more they only succeeded in popularizing his...
Counts charged with drug charges and more
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance (M), possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor hit and run leave scene property damage and reckless driving to endanger was reported at 22599 US 64 in Williamston. Richard Micheal Counts was charged with felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance (M), possession of drug paraphernalia, hit/run leave scene property damage and reckless driving to endanger. ...
Daughter of late Pirate baseball coach now a resident at ECU Health
For more than half of Audrey LeClair’s life, college baseball season — not football — has always meant homecoming. It was a time she could come back to the place she grew up, where she started school and learned to ride horses. Coming home meant a chance to reconnect with family friends and cheer for the Pirates. But more than anything, it was a way to revisit the place that holds her first and last memories of her dad, beloved East Carolina University baseball coach...
Sadie Robertson Huff of 'Duck Dynasty' to headline Aces for Autism fundraiser
For the second time, a member of television’s “Duck Dynasty” family has answered the call to come to Greenville to speak on behalf of people with autism. Sadie Robertson Huff has been announced as the featured speaker for the 11th annual Samuel C. Robinson Aces for Autism fundraiser, the organization announced last week. The event is scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Greenville Convention Center. Huff’s famous father, Willie Robertson,...
We knead each other because we need each other
I saw a woman kissing another woman today. The young lady leaned down to the grand old saint sitting in the pew and said, “Hey, auntie, I haven’t seen you in a while.” Okay, I freely admit, that was a cheap trick to get your attention. But I couldn’t resist; I grew up in a world where church was a non-contact sport, where even a kiss on the cheek for a beloved family member was something you just didn’t do in the sanctuary, especially on...
The heat has provided a smorgasbord of beautiful produce
The thick humid heat and intense summer sun has filled local gardens with plentiful crops of zucchini, yellow squash, peppers and tomatoes. There are many seasonal dishes to make using your fresh vegetables. Garden-fresh produce doesn’t need much to taste delicious, but the abundance of peak-season vegetables can be overwhelming without a game plan. So when our gardens are overflowing with plump bright yellow squash, tender green zucchini and shiny...
Out & About: Week July 25, 2024
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Martin County. Please send listings to The Enterprise, 106 West Main St., Williamston, NC 27892 or email bhoggard@apgenc.com events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. July 30 End of Summer Celebration WILLIAMSTON — The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting...
Martin Co. citizens summoned to jury duty
The following citizens of Martin County have been summoned for jury duty beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. For further information, call the jury clerk at 252-809-5100. Those called to serve include: A Allen, James Vance ...
ECU roundup: AAC basketball schedule outline released
The American Athletic Conference announced game and opponent assignments for the upcoming men’s basketball season. East Carolina’s conference schedule will consist of 18 league games, with three opponents in home-only games, three opponents in away-only games and six home-and-home series. The Pirates will play six teams inside Minges Coliseum and on the road — South Florida, Florida Atlantic, Temple, Tulane, UTSA and Charlotte. ...
McCall proclaims Minnie Arbell Smithwick Day
Williamston Mayor Dean McCall declared July 10 Minnie Arbell Smithwick Day, honoring 100-year-old lifetime resident with the declaration and a proclamation outlining Smithwick’s life and accomplishments. Smithwick was born in 1924 to King David Smithwick and Gracie Powell Smithwick. The family lived between Williamston and Jamesville in a community called the Island. In 1946, Smithwick married her classmate Johnnie Edward Bell, who had served in Pearl Harbor and became a...
Stokes charged with possession of a firearm by a felon
The Williamston Police Department received a report of possession of firearm by a felon, carrying concealed handgun, resist, delay and obstruct, possession of marijuana less than ½ ounce and possession of marijuana paraphernalia at 412 South McCaskey Rd. in Williamston. Later that day they reported an arrest of Camron Savod Stokes. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed handgun and resist, delay and obstruct. ...
The dog days of August year round
There are some citizens in Bertie County having the personal feelings of a rock. That would be the only explanation to allow for a dog’s collar to cut into its heavily fur covered neck so deep that the skin was slowly broken allowing raw flesh to protrude from the leather collar’s tightening due to the puppy’s growth. The pictures were not pretty. Nor were the other series of pictures of...
Find Us Faithful: In the small things
Recently, I heard someone share a funny epilogue about mothers of famous children. It went something like this: Columbus’ Mother: “Chris, I don’t care what you discovered. You could have taken time to write me.” Albert Einstein’s Mother: “It’s your senior picture, Al. Could you not do something with your hair? Mousse, hairspray, styling gel, something...?” ...
All for one and one for all - time to live those words
“All for one and one for all, united we stand, divided we fall;” words immortalized in the book The Three Musketeers. Easy to remember, concise, with pages of meaning. I love it when language is crafted to leave us spellbound in thought for some time. Prior to the nineteenth-century French novelist Alexandre Dumas’ writings, it had shown up in a lesser-known paper by William Shakespeare. If you do much research,...
July 21: Today in History - Verdict reached in Scopes "Monkey Trial"
Today is Sunday, July 21, the 203rd day of 2024. There are 163 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned.) ...
Narcotics trafficker sentenced to 50 years
A high-volume cocaine supplier to lower-level drug dealers in the Rocky Mount area who had once fired shots at a person has been ordered to serve 50 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by a felon, authorities said. Andre Downey, 37, was sentenced July 8 by U.S. District Court Judge James C. Dever III in a federal court in Raleigh, according to online court records. ...
Dentists stress child's dental health during summer
As summer kicks into full gear, North Carolina dentists stressed the importance of maintaining children’s dental health. Dr. Miranda Kalaskey, a dentist in Raleigh and member of the North Carolina Dental Society, said with more outdoor activities and changing routines, dental care can often be neglected, leading to cavities and dental trauma. Her advice is for parents to keep up with preventive care and encourage healthier eating habits. “Try to...
July 20: Today in History - Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the moon
Today is Saturday, July 20, the 202nd day of 2024. There are 164 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after reaching its surface in their Apollo 11 lunar module. Also on this...
Rodgers will attend Youth Voice
For the first time since its inception, a Martin County Boys and Girls Club member will be attending the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Voice 2024. South Creek Middle School student and Robersonville Boys and Girls Club member Nieenma Rodgers will be participating in the 117th Annual NCACC Conference on Aug. 8-10 in Forsyth County. Commissioners Emily Biggs, Ronnie Smith and Chair Dempsey Bond will be attending...
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