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Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
State to create public fishing area on 555 acres near Grimesland
Construction is expected to begin later this summer on Pitt County’s first public fishing area managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The work on North Grimesland Bridge Road between N.C. 33 and U.S. 264 is expected to be completed this fall, then the site will officially open to the public, the commission announced last week. The commission entered into an agreement with the N.C. Department of Transportation to open...
Appeals court reinstates former officer's qualified immunity in 2019 Greenville shooting death
A federal court ruled recently that a former Greenville police officer acted within the bounds of immunity granted to officials during a 2019 shooting that killed an unarmed man. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals partially reversed and dismissed a 2022 U.S. District Court of Eastern North Carolina decision that would have allowed a jury to consider whether former Greenville police Officer David Johnson violated the Constitutional rights of Sean Rambert, 23. ...
Greenville firefighters finding ways to beat the heat and stay cool
GREENVILLE, N.C. — When the call comes out, firefighters in Greenville must always be ready to go. Captain Eric Smith with Greenville Fire/Rescue says, "this time of year with the increased temperatures, humidity, it’s really tough on firefighters." It can sometimes mean battling a fire that's over a...
Man dies in workplace accident at Rocky Mount water treatment plant
A man died Sunday afternoon after falling into a pumping station at a water treatment plant in Rocky Mount. According to a representative for the city, the man was performing work on an electrical junction box around 6:15 p.m. at the water treatment plant on Leaston Road when he was shocked and fell into the water at the pumping station.
USS Oklahoma Seaman laid to rest in Grifton after 83 years
GRIFTON, N.C. (WITN) - A Navy seaman was finally laid to rest after being unidentifiable for the past 83 years. On December 7, 1941, Japanese naval and air forces attacked Pearl Harbor, leaving thousands dead and many lost, including sailor Joseph C. Rouse. Dozens of people gathered at Riverside Christian...
Kinston Wingmen, New Bern Southpaws End Season Rivalry in Surprising Fashion
As Chiefs super fan Taylor Swift would say, “baby, now we got bad blood.” A theme the New Bern Southpaws and Kinston Wingmen struck earlier this season from back and forth chirping to social media jabs, the flames have not cooled off. Especially with a final matchup at Lancer Field with division title chances on the line.
Boyfriend, girlfriend found dead at Four Oaks home
A man and woman were found dead at a Johnston County home on Sunday. Sunday morning, family members of Kyle Trabel called the Johnston County Sheriff's Office asking for a welfare check for Kyle at his home on Scout Road in Four Oaks. Responding deputies noticed heavy smoke coming out...
Movie Preview: Kids brace for a “Monster Summer,” then Mel Gibson shows up
This low-budget kid-friendly thriller features Mel as a “retired” detective named “Old Man” something or other, summoned by tweens and teens who think something monstrous is going on this season in Martha’s Vineyard. Lorraine Bracco and Kevin James (?) also star. Think they really filmed...
Edenton Announces Interim Police Chief
EDENTON – The Town of Edenton and the Edenton Police Department are pleased to announce that Mr. George Robinson has been named Interim Police Chief, effective Aug. 1, 2024. While in Edenton, Interim Chief Robinson will step in to lead the police force amidst the retirement of Chief Henry A. King Jr, continuing Chief King’s legacy and upholding the same precedents and professional standards that have been put in place by his leadership. He will also assist the administration with the ongoing nationwide search for a permanent police chief.
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...
Day after Biden drops reelection bid, here's experts share what's next for the party
A lot of uncertainty surrounds the race for the White House after President Biden announced he was dropping out Sunday morning.The decision to step aside comes after a disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump last month. Many Democrats called on Biden to step down.Biden, among Gov. Cooper and others, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's next presidential nominee.Local experts are weighing in on what's next for the Democratic Party:WATCH | Meredith College's David McLennan on nomination challengesA lot of uncertainty surrounding the race for the White House. Let's make sense of it all.What does Harris...
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