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North Carolina joins an effort to improve outcomes for freed prisoners
RALEIGH — North Carolina has joined a nascent nationwide effort to improve outcomes for more prisoners who return to society through an approach focused on education, health care and housing. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, signed an executive order Monday that seeks to reduce recidivism through formal training and workforce tools for incarcerated people so more can succeed once they are freed. More than 18,000 people are released annually from...
Rouse announces retirement from PCC
WINTERVILLE — Pitt Community College President Lawrence L. Rouse is retiring this summer after more than 42 years in higher education and six years at PCC. Rouse announced his retirement during the PCC Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday. Rouse said his final day will be June 30, according to a news release. “I will cherish the memories and relationships that were formed here at PCC, and I look forward...
High school basketball: Rose loses heartbreaker to Bears
The J.H. Rose basketball team battled visiting New Bern every step of the way on Monday night, but a third quarter surge by the Bears proved to be just enough in a 60-59 Big Carolina Conference win. Tied 28-28 at halftime, New Bern outscored the Rampants 17-11 in the third to make the difference in the game and offset a Rose rally in the fourth. Rose (10-8 overall) fell to...
Comments accepted on conservation plan
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is inviting the public to review and comment on a draft Virginia Big-Eared Bat Conservation Plan. The Virginia big-eared bat (VBEB) is a federally- and state-listed endangered species found in North Carolina (primarily Avery and Watauga counties), Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. It was federally listed in 1979 due to habitat loss, vandalism of caves and increased human visitation to maternity roosts and...
Update: Arrest made in Maury teen's homicide
A 20-year-old has been charged with an open count of murder in connection to the death of a teen in Maury on Sunday afternoon. A news release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office said that Ja’wan Ja’von Dodd, 20, of Snow Hill was taken into custody on Tuesday at his residence. He was charged in the shooting death of William “Anthony” Devon Williams Jr., 17. Williams was found by deputies...
Pitt teens tops in scholarship program
A Pitt County teen has been named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina and another won third finalist in the scholarship program last week. Haynes Lewis, who was selected as Distinguished Young Woman of Greenville in March, won the state title on Saturday in Greensboro. Distinguished Young Woman of Pitt County Haleigh Long was third finalist. Haynes, a senior at Arendell Parrott Academy, was awarded a $10,000 scholarship and will...
High school basketball: Rams fight to the finish, fall short vs. Pam Pack
SNOW HILL — With the reigning state champions waiting for them to nights later, this was one to get. Greene Central was gritty, led early and rallied late, but didn’t have the final close in falling to visiting Washington 69-66 on Jan. 17. The boys’ high school basketball clash of Eastern Plains Conference foes tilted to the Pam Pack in the third quarter, and ownership of second place behind Farmville Central was in tow back to the Pamlico. ...
Mitchell Oakley: Congress needs to act on closing southern border
America has an illegal alien problem. It isn’t a new issue. It has been happening since the 1950s. The two major political parties — Democrat and Republican — have had the opportunity to do something about it. Neither has. Congress has been absent in the debate as well. No one has been willing to do anything about closing the southern border. What has occurred over that time is executive actions...
High school basketball: Jaguars complete sweep of Rams
FARMVILLE — Greene Central’s boys’ basketball team made Farmville Central fight hard for a half. The Jaguars had to battle back to regain the lead in the first half, then got a little more operating room after intermission to take out the Rams 85-63 Friday night in an Eastern Plains 2A Conference game in front of a capacity crowd at the Jaguar Den. Farmville Central’s girls overcame 27 turnovers, poor...
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. Ayden founders day The Second Annual Ayden Founders Day Celebration will be held Feb. 2-3 to celebrate the town’s 133rd anniversary. Events include an art show, Community Birthday Celebration, disc golf tournament, a car show and a program and tours at the Ayden African American Ancestral Cemetery. Visit downtownayden.org and facebook.com/downtownayden...
Grifton program helps plan celebrations of life
First Christian Church of Grifton will host an educational and informational session on Feb. 7 on planning celebration of life services. First Christian minister Rev. Jamie Haddock will lead the session, which will begin at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall, 579 Queen St. The session is free, no pre-registration is required, and open to everyone. If needed or desired, a follow-up session can be scheduled for those who may...
Audit gives Greene County finances top grade
An auditor told the Greene County Board of Commissioners that the county’s finances were in good order after a review of 2022-23 fiscal activity. Leann Bagasala, an audit director from Mauldin and Jenkins LLC in Raleigh reported to the board at its Dec. 18 meeting that her firm gave the county its top grade under state guidelines. “For your financial statement opinion, you received an unmodified or a clean opinion,”...
Library helps visitors pursue goals with vision board workshop
GRIFTON — A Vision Board workshop at the Grifton Public Library this month helped participants improve their life in the new year by creating visual representations of their goals and dreams. The Jan. 13 event was held on National Vison Board Day, the second Saturday in January, said library director Shirely Mewborn. Mewborn led a group that used a collection of pictures, magazine clippings, words, quotes and more to serve as a daily reminder of those goals and dreams. ...
Celia Stone: For those left behind, death brings pain like no other
In the United States, January is the deadliest month. Typically, other than in places with tropical or temperate climates, the coldest weeks of the year are the most deadly. It seems, however, that an unusual number of our neighbors and close friends have lost loved ones in the past four months. It is heartbreaking to see them mourn the death of a parent, parental figure, child or sibling. For those...
J.M. Biggs: We need to be filled with the holy ghost
This is a subject that I touched on before. It is crunch time in the body of Christ. We are living in the end of the last days. It is time for us to get in a hurry and realize the urgency in the church. As I have said before, COVID-19 caught the church off guard. It is only the beginning of what’s to come. The Bible is being fulfilled every day. And it’s all because Jesus is coming very soon. ...
Jan. 27 Birthdays and Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS Jan. 27: Helen Joyner, Nikki Foreman, Marty Tyson, Kaleighla C. Finch, Elizabeth Ann Avery, Bettie Bell, Larry T. Hoots Jan. 28: K.A. Flake, Jessica Hobgood, Tammie A. Modlin, Jennifer M. Tyson, Emma Hardison, Melissa Joyner Moore, John A. Bynum, Jr., Matthew Smith, Benji Holloman, David Lott, Brad C. Hester, Cathy Holmes Jan. 29: Alvin...
Outreach efforts offer food, meal service
Several organizations in the area offer regular food distributions and meal service. Upcoming events include: The JOY Soup Kitchen, 700 Albemarle Ave., Greenville, serves meals between 10:30 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays. Evening meals are served from 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. For information call 561-7519.The Community Outreach Soup Kitchen at 3492 S. Walnut St. in Farmville serves hot meals from noon until 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The kitchen relies on donations and volunteers. To volunteer or for more info, call Janet Heath at 917-4563.The St. Vincent...
Council on Aging announces February classes
The Pitt County Council on Aging recently announced its classes and activities for February. All offerings are free and located at the Pitt County Senior Wellness Center, 4551 County Home Road, unless otherwise noted. Registration is required unless otherwise noted by calling 752-1717, Ext. 201. Here’s what is coming up: Sewing: Piece Keeper Project Bag, 9 a.m.-noon on Monday, Feb. 5, and Monday, Feb. 12. Cost is $20, which includes supplies.Introduction to iPhone Class presented by East Carolina student Ruth Steinberg, 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Officials revise farmers market schedule: Facility will operate year-round on Saturdays in response to concerns
Pitt County officials said they will operate the Leroy James Farmers Market on Saturdays year-round in response to concerns over a proposed closure in November and December, however, it will be closed on Fridays for now. Officials on Tuesday hosted press tours of the facility at 4560 County Home Road to show off ongoing renovations and repairs that have temporarily closed the location. The event came after vendors and customers last week raised concerns about the proposed new schedule at a market advisory board meeting. ...
Matthew Stevens: Cedars are elegant trees that can command attention
Plant names can be confusing, for a number of reasons. For one thing, every plant has its own unique botanical or scientific name, which is Latin, written in italics, and often sounds like gibberish when pronounced audibly. However, they also have one (or more) common name, an English name that is easier to say and often to remember, but may not be quite so unique. Often multiple plants which bear little to no resemblance to one another have similar or even identical common names. It...
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