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‘Could Make All The Difference’: MSNBC’s Kornacki On the ‘X Factor’ That Might Flip North Carolina For Harris
"And I think if there's sort of an X factor here this fall to keep an eye on in North Carolina, it's going to be in this part of the state. You see a lot of blue there." The post ‘Could Make All The Difference’: MSNBC’s Kornacki On the ‘X Factor’ That Might Flip North Carolina For Harris first appeared on Mediaite.
Election forecaster moves NC gubernatorial race toward Democrats
An election forecaster shifted its rating of the North Carolina gubernatorial race toward Democrats on Wednesday, as the Democratic nominee, state Attorney General Josh Stein, leads his Republican counterpart, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, by notable margins in recent polling. Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved its rating from from “toss-up” to “leans Democratic” in light of the…
Pertussis case at Pitt County Intermediate School under investigation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Schools announced the Public Health Department is investigating a case of pertussis (whooping cough) at Wintergreen Intermediate School in Greenville. Pitt County Health Director Wes Gray said the department was notified Tuesday of the case. Gray said a letter was sent to all parents/guardians informing them. “Though there is […]
Rabid raccoon found in Greenville; resident getting treatment
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man is undergoing rabies treatment after a rabid raccoon came in contact with two dogs. The county health department says it happened Tuesday in Greenville. Police say the man was walking his two dogs in Brook Valley when they encountered the raccoon. While the...
S. Rudolph Performing Arts presents The Alexander Series
The Alexander Series is in its 64th season and will be presented by the S. Rudolph Performing Arts. This series will be presenting artists from all over in two distinct series, The Fletcher Series and The Wright Series. The purpose of this series is to continue a tradition of presenting the best performing arts touring attractions available for East Carolina University students.
Brody announced as Tier one Medical School
East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine ranks among the top 15 medical schools in primary care across the country. ECU also stands as the sole medical school in North Carolina to be featured in the new ranking published by the U.S. News & World Report. According to Dr. Waldrum,...
Freeboot Friday returns to Greenville, NC
Freeboot Friday will be returning to Greenville, NC on Friday Aug. 30. Freeboot Friday is a free family friendly event that takes place at Five Points Plaza (5th and Evans) the night before an ECU home football game from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This event includes live music and entertainment, activities for children, arts and crafts, food, adult beverages, vendors and more. The upcoming Freeboot Fridays are on Aug. 30, Sept. 13, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25, 2024.
Lanier-Coward named new county parks and recreation director
A 20-year veteran of Pitt County recreation has been named the director of the county’s newly formed parks and recreation department. Jennifer Lanier-Coward, who held multiple positions with Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation, will formally assume the role Sept. 16, according to Pitt County government. “Jennifer has extensive experience and demonstrated commitment to leading and enhancing community recreation opportunities. She will be a tremendous asset to Pitt County’s team...
ECU has annual ‘Get a Clue’ event to encourage student involvement
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU hosted its annual ‘Get a Clue’ event on campus Wednesday. The event brings businesses and organizations to the school to show new and returning students how they can get involved on campus and in the community. It involves a mix of student organizations, campus departments and community businesses.
Greenville, NC hosts Dave Mirra memorial
On Aug. 25 Greenville and the Mirra family hosted a memorial for Dave Mirra at Jaycee Park from 5 to 7 p.m. The memorial included a statue unveiling, Dave Mirra raffle items, BMX riding session and food trucks. The permanent art piece is designed by Don Wignet and Bian Lee and fabricated by local BMX pro Mike Laird.
ECU Volleyball kicks off season at UNCW tournament
East Carolina University’s volleyball team prepares to kick off their season Friday, August 30 at the Hampton Inn and Suites Seahawk Classic in Wilmington, North Carolina. The tournament is hosted by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, who will welcome Queens University and Loyola University Maryland, as well as ECU. ECU has the opening game of the tournament against Queens before playing a second game on Friday vs host UNCW. The Pirates close out the tournament on Saturday, August 31 with a closing match against Loyola University Maryland.
Pirates look to extend win streak against Coastal Carolina
The East Carolina soccer team (2-0-1, 0-0 American Athletic Conference) has had a successful start to the season. They are set to play against Coastal Carolina University (0-2-1, 0-0 Sun Belt Conference) for their third home game of the season. The Pirates played their first game against North Carolina State...
Havelock remains at No. 1, J.H. Rose drops out in Touchdown Friday poll
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — As we roll into week two of the high school football season, the No. 1 team in the Touchdown Friday poll remains the same. The Havelock Rams were dominant with a 51-14 victory over Wallace-Rose Hill to open the season and now take on Laney in week two. Tarboro stays put […]
Soccer standout-turned football player: How Kojo Poku became ECU's unlikely starting right tackle
None of his teammates are quite willing to take up Kojo Poku on his offer to challenge him in soccer these days, so the East Carolina offensive tackle will stick to hitting them on the football practice field for the time being. "I try to get them out there to...
ECU football coaching staff working hard in preparation for season opener
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The ECU football coaching staff is fine-tuning and finalizing plans for the season opener Saturday versus Norfolk State. A common theme for Head Coach Mike Houston, Offensive Coordinator John David Baker and Defensive Coordinator Blake Harrell is excitement. “It was good to get some heat back out there today, it was […]
ECU Pirates offense will have a new look this season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - With football right around the corner, ECU fans will be expecting much more from the offense this year. After a season where the Pirates were among the bottom 10 teams in scoring points, they’ve changed multiple pieces of their attack. In the coaching staff, they...
Davis’ sudden death reverberates through local sports community
The excitement that came Friday, Aug. 23, with opening night of the high school football season was tempered by the news that former longtime referee Shannon Davis had unexpectedly passed away at the age of 51. Davis, who called high school football and baseball games for more than 20 years, was working as the maintainance superviser at Barton College after […] The post Davis’ sudden death reverberates through local sports community first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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