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Photo contest celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month in July with a photo contest. People have until Tuesday to share photographs of Pitt County residents participating in recreation-based activities at Alice Keene Park, 4561 County Home Road, or at their child’s designated volleyball or soccer location coordinated by Community Schools and Recreation. The photos will be used in publications and on social media during Park...
Ayden woman Area 6 Rotarian of the Year
Paula Loftin, president and treasurer of Ayden Rotary Club No. 6136 in District 7720, has been chosen Rotarian of the Year for Area 6. The Rotarian of the Year award recognizes outstanding contributions by a member who exemplifies the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.” Loftin was recognized at the installation of new District Governor Gene Foster, with Assistant District Governor Jack Brueckner accepting on her behalf, and Ayden Secretary...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service conducts five-year status reviews of 59 southeastern species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Conducts Five-Year Status Reviews of 59 Southeastern Species As part of the process mandated by the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct five-year status reviews of 59 endangered or threatened fish, wildlife and plants. The public is invited to provide information and comments concerning these species on or before Aug. 5. However, the service encourages the submission of new...
Town manager: Grifton software update cause of ‘data leak'
A number of Grifton residents had personal information printed in their utility bill’s address line due to accounting software issues, the town said. Staff announced Monday they were “aware of the data leak on some accounts,” and assured residents that administration was at work to address the situation. The post did not offer specifics. Town Manager Oryan Lowry said Tuesday that on some accounts with two applicants, the second applicant’s...
Grifton Gang member sentenced on gun, drug charges
A Grifton man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison on nine charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of a firearm, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina reported on June 6. Daquan Rosenboro, 24, is a validated member of the Crips gang who earlier this year pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute, two counts of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, three counts of distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine, possession...
Four dead in Saturday crashes on N.C. 903
Three passengers were killed after they were thrown from a vehicle on N.C. 903 on Saturday west of Ayden, the State Highway Patrol said, and the driver of the vehicle also died after jumping into the roadway to stop traffic. At 11:48 p.m. troopers responded to N.C. 903 near N.C. 102 in southern Pitt County. The patrol said that a vehicle driven by Suhziah Spruill, 22, of Snow Hill was traveling north on the highway at a high rate of speed when it went off...
J.L. Biggs: Time for sanctification
I’m sure that everyone is familiar with the scripture that says: “The eyes of the Lord goes to and fro throughout the whole earth, beholding the good and the bad.” God created us thousands of years ago, for the sole purpose to serve and worship him. Through the centuries, man has forgotten that. Even the church today has forgotten all about sanctification. The ones who have not forgotten about it get ostracized. People mock them and talk about them like a dog. That still does...
Six students receive SECU Foundation scholarships
Six graduating seniors from from the area have been awarded $10,000 scholarships from the SECU Foundation. The “People Helping People” scholarship recognizes community involvement, leadership, character, integrity and scholastic achievement, according to the foundation, a charitable organization funded by the members of State Employees’ Credit Union. The scholarships, which are to be used for tuition and university approved educational expenses over eight consecutive semesters, are awarded to graduating seniors studying...
Rams baseball claims 2A state title; Falcons swept
Greene Central’s season-long charge of dominance didn’t end until the Rams were state champions. The team that entered the playoffs undefeated as the top seed in the East Region completed a two-game sweep of Burns on June 1 to claim the 2A crown in an 8-5 victory. It was the sixth state championship for Greene Central (28-1). ...
Greene Senior Center announces activities
The Greene County Senior Center announced upcoming activities including bocce on its new outdoor court. Bocce will be played at the center, 104 Greenridge Road, Snow Hill, at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. Call the center at 252-747-5436 for details. In addition to Bocce, visitors can make puppy treats for the Greene County Animal Shelter at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The center is partnering with the animal shelter to make the...
Mitchell Oakley: State championships abound this spring
My daughter and her family live in the foothills of western North Carolina. Since becoming a member of the opposite side of the state her allegiances, which used to be Ayden-Grifton High School and the east side of the state, have gradually shifted. Of course, with two boys in the family, both of whom played football and wrestled at the school they attended, I suppose it is to be expected for her to root for western teams and believe they are always the best in...
Happenings: Events, activities and community announcements
Email announcements at least two weeks in advance to community@reflector.com for publication in The Standard and The Daily Reflector. Winterville movie Winterville Parks and Recreation will begin its Summer Movie and Concert Series with “Migration,” showing June 14 at the Winterville Recreation Park Amphitheater, 332 Sylvania St. The animated film is rated PG. Admission is free and a concession stand will be open Movies begin about 30 minutes after sunset....
Celia Stone: Jars of clay
During the time of the Apostle Paul, Corinth was a wealthy, booming Roman trading center between the Ioanian and Aegian Seas and was known for its moral decadence. Paul wrote his first letter to the church in Corinth to address divisions within as well as the many ways these early believers were allowing their lives to be influenced by the prevailing culture. In Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, he expressed thanks that these Christians were trying to live godly lives and encouraged them regarding the problems they still were facing. ...
June 8 Birthdays and Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS June 8: Junior Davenport, Ann Holland, Jesse Strong, Avon Hope June 9: Jeff Heath, Cindy Letchworth, Leroy Smith June 10: Susan Hopkins, Eric Hudson, Michael Machia, Ashley Sutton, Tod Williams, Scott Carr, Nikki Mercer June 11: Tyler Bailey, Destiny...
Looking Back ... The Last 100 Years
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Visit Bertie County for the day
Bertie County is a place where history meets adventure. It combines the rich history of a pre-American Revolution settlement with the outdoor adventures provided by the Cashie River. Those who enjoy the great outdoors will enjoy a day in Windsor where there is much to do outdoors and in researching history. Try Breakfast at Heritage HouseThose who enjoy a good southern meal need look no further than the Heritage House...
Matthew Stevens: Choose thrills, fills and spills for colorful container gardening
Gardening in containers is a great option for people who have limited space, very poor soil, or for those who wish to be able to move and relocate their plants as it suits them. For a long time, only small flowers and maybe herbs were planted in containers, but with the proper conditions, almost any plant can be grown in a container. One of the advantages to container gardening is that the containers can be moved whenever you like. You can move houseplants outdoors for...
Veterinary shortage forces Spay Today to shutter clinic
A nonprofit board has decided to close a spay/neuter clinic that served the region for nearly two decades after efforts to secure a veterinarian partner failed. Spay Today shut down its surgical facility May 31, Gayle Bailey, a member of the board of directors, said. Although the low-cost, high-volume clinic had sterilized nearly 78,000 animals in its 18 years of operation, there was no easy fix for retaining a veterinarian. ...
Ayden senior awarded Wilson scholarship
Ayden-Grifton High School senior Ashton Watkins is the recipient of the annual 2024 Delano Wilson Memorial Scholarship from the Ayden Rotary Club, the club announced. Watkins was chosen as the school’s senior who exemplifies values Wilson embodied throughout his life, according to the club, No. 6136 in District 7720. The club offered the following statement about Watkins. “Ashton embodies the very essence of dedication, perseverance, service and community spirit. Throughout...
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