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Severe storms and flash flooding cause problems across central NC on Monday afternoon
The chance for severe storms became a reality Monday afternoon in central North Carolina.Shortly before 3:15 p.m. a severe thunderstorm pushed through Durham, Granville, Wake and Franklin counties for a little over an hour.The storm brought flash flooding to some areas, including a service road along side 15-501 in Durham. The driver of a white truck crashed into a hole in the ground while trying to cut the corner and avoid the flooded part of the service road.Dangerously, the crashed truck rested on top of a natural gas line. Because of that, emergency crews had to take extra precautions when...
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
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...
21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training
TARBORO — Twenty-one Edgecombe County employees recently strengthened their workplace skills by completing the Edgecombe Works! Office Skills Academy held at Edgecombe Community College. The program is a partnership between the college and Edgecombe County government. The college provides the instructor and training, and the county funds tuition and fees for participants. The program has a dual purpose, according to […] The post 21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Beaufort County under System Pressure Advisory
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Certain water consumers of Beaufort County Northside on Corsica Road are currently experiencing outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system. This is due to emergency water line repairs and will be under this advisory until 9 p.m. on Monday. The outage will affect all Beaufort County Water customers […]
UPDATE: BCSO apprehends suspect in domestic assault
On July 21-22, 2024, investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office conducted follow-up interviews with the victim at the hospital and additional family members in Washington. This information led to new developments in the case. As a result, investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff Office obtained additional warrants on 31-year-old Ryan Austin Stalls of Washington, […] The post UPDATE: BCSO apprehends suspect in domestic assault appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Pedestrian killed in fatal hit-and-run, State Troopers investigating
Troopers with North Carolina State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Chocowinity man. On Saturday, July 20, at approximately 6:30 a.m., troopers responded to a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 17 at the intersection of Possum Track Road in Beaufort County, Master Trooper Rico Stephens shared with the […] The post Pedestrian killed in fatal hit-and-run, State Troopers investigating appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Cafe, bakery and wine shop owner in Farmville bids adieu
FARMVILLE — A beloved café has closed its doors, but its chef and owner said she will always treasure the Pitt County town as she begins a new chapter in retirement. Coleen Starling, owner and chef at Café Madeleine Bakery and Wine in downtown Farmville, announced July 10 over social media that the restaurant was shutting its doors. “Café Madeleine has given me the opportunity to fulfill a personal dream,”...
Greenville man charged with reporting false information 911 call center
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A man in the east is behind bars Monday morning after being accused of lying to 911 system operators. Arrest warrants obtained by WITN show Marque Sutton, 33, was arrested by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office after reporting false information to 911 Sunday. Officials...
Durham man accused of trying to fraudulently obtain over $6K in insurance scheme, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham man is accused of trying to fraudulently obtain more than $6,700 from an insurance company after he was involved in a car crash, the North Carolina Department of Insurance announced Monday. According to special agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations...
AAC Media Days Interview: Coach Mike Houston
ARLINGTON, Texas (WNCT) — WNCT’s Brian Bailey is in Texas for Media Days for the American Athletic Conference as football season draws closer. ECU is represented at the event by running back Rahjai Harris and defensive back Shavon Revel, and of course, Head Coach Mike Houston. Bailey caught up with all three to talk about […]
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. ...
ECU roundup: AAC basketball schedule outline released
The American Athletic Conference announced game and opponent assignments for the upcoming men’s basketball season. East Carolina’s conference schedule will consist of 18 league games, with three opponents in home-only games, three opponents in away-only games and six home-and-home series. The Pirates will play six teams inside Minges Coliseum and on the road — South Florida, Florida Atlantic, Temple, Tulane, UTSA and Charlotte. ...
Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Yard Gnomes
GREENVILLE — Chasing after the final East Division spot for the fast-approaching Coastal Plain League’s Petitt Cup playoffs, the Wilson Tobs discovered in Saturday evening’s game against the Greenville Yard Gnomes that when it rains, it pours. With the monsoon that washed over Wilson around 8 p.m. fast approaching Guy Smith Stadium, the Tobs, trailing 7-4, loaded the bases with […] The post Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Yard Gnomes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ECU Chapter launch party coming soon
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Coming up in August, it’ll be time to launch the long-awaited, much-anticipated, and deeply PURPLE and GOLD Eastern North Carolina Alumni Chapter!. Thursday, August 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. ECU chapter launch party is being held at TowneBank Tower. The cost is...
Small Business Technical Assistance Program launched in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Small businesses in Greenville can now receive technical assistance through a new program aimed at helping local entrepreneurs. Backstage Coffee owner Mackenzie Park highlighted the challenges small business owners face. “We don’t have as many resources, I think, as those bigger corporate businesses,” Park said....
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