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Farmville to host first Rub'n Shoulders barbecue festival and cook-off
Farmville is home to four barbecue restaurants in an area of about three miles. That proximity to pork is part of the inspiration for the town’s newest event, Rub’n Shoulders. Scheduled for July 27 at Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, the summer celebration will include food, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages, along with children’s activities, and vendors. The musical lineup will include Noah Jackson Cobb, Cheryl Willoughby and John and Landy. ...
Greene County EMS adds new medical devices to ambulances
GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — In the coming weeks, Greene County EMS will be adding new equipment to their ambulances. The Eitan Medical Sapphire IV pumps are recognized for reliability, precision and user-friendliness as life-saving devices. The EMS team in the county will undergo training on the new equipment to give the best care they […]
N.C. Wildlife, Dept. of Transportation opening public fishing spot in Pitt County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transporation to open a public fishing area on a 555-acre property in Grimesland. The proposed area will be constructed off North Grimesland Road where several shallow ponds on both sides of the roadway. It will be the […]
Ladder truck helps place fledging bird back in nest
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Three different city departments helped a fledging bird find its way back into its nest this morning. It started with a Greenville city code enforcement officer thinking there was a bird in their car. The first call went to Animal Protective Services who found the young bird under the hood of the city vehicle.
My Sister’s Closet to move to Winterville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A local thrift store that supports domestic violence prevention is moving locations. My Sister’s Closet will be moving to 111 W. Firetower Road, Suite A, in Winterville on August 1. The store will be closed to allow for the move from July 23-31. Donations will also be temporarily paused for the […]
Greenville road closure expected Monday amid BUILD Project improvements
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville intersection is closing Monday. The City of Greenville says the intersection of West Fifth Street and South Washington Street will be closed for five to six months as crews install wider sidewalks, brick crosswalks, site furnishings, and street trees. City officials say the construction...
School district hires 17 new teachers
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. The Wilson County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes during its July meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE HIRINGS • Cindy Dunn, school to […] The post School district hires 17 new teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Reserve unit wins national competition
The 375th Quartermaster Company, a Wilson-based Army Reserve field feeding unit, was named the 2024 Best Army Reserve Field Kitchen at the 56th annual Department of the Army Philip A. Connelly Competition. The competition was sponsored by the National Restaurant Association and the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence. The award was presented May 19 during the Armed Forces Food Service […] The post Reserve unit wins national competition first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bell sworn in as Wilson County elections director
A familiar face has officially taken the reins as the Wilson County Board of Elections’ leader. Tasha Bell was sworn in Tuesday as county elections director. Bell, formerly a Wilson County Board of Elections deputy director, has served as interim director since April when Rená Morris retired from the role. “We’re all proud of Tasha,” board Chair Chip Futrell said […] The post Bell sworn in as Wilson County elections director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County offers tax calculator tool for property owners
If you don’t want to wait until your property tax bill arrives in the mail mid-August you can check out the county’s online tax calculator and get an idea of what you might owe. “This can be used as a tool to help people prepare for their tax bills to set up payment arrangements and property budget,” said Wilson County […] The post County offers tax calculator tool for property owners first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency touts affordable housing successes
NCORR and City of Greenville officials attend ribbon cutting ceremony at Arlington Trace. (Photo: NCORR) The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is reporting that it has spent $51.2 million to build 752 new low-income rental units in the aftermath of hurricanes Matthew and Florence, as well as areas damaged by Tropical Storm Fred. Another 1,430 such rental units are planned to increase the availability of safe, affordable housing in areas heavily impacted by the storms, the agency said in a news release.
Nipro to Establish Manufacturing Center in North Carolina
Nipro Medical Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer for the healthcare and medical device industry, has invested $397.8 million to build its first North American manufacturing center of excellence in Greenville, North Carolina. “North Carolina’s highly skilled workforce, top-notch education system, and leadership in the life sciences industry continue to attract projects...
Local student represents state at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
Christina Pappas of Wilson is one of 100 high school seniors attending American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation this week in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works. Pappas is one of two participants representing North Carolina as a “senator” at ALA Girls Nation. […] The post Local student represents state at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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