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Rocky Mount Telegram

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Early voting wraps up with strong turnout, long lines

Less than an hour before polls closed on the final day of early voting, a line of voters stretched out the door of the polling site at Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount. Outside, volunteers handed out candy, greeted neighbors and kept the line moving. It was a scene repeated across Nash and Edgecombe counties Saturday as residents took advantage of their final opportunity to cast ballots before Election Day. By the time early voting concluded, Nash County had recorded 28,230 ballots cast during the early voting period while Edgecombe County reported 12,209 ballots cast at its three early voting sites. Combined, more than 40,000 voters in the two counties had already participated before Election Day arrived. County elections officials said Nash County's total exceeded expectations by roughly 4,000 votes compared with turnout patterns from the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections. But beyond the numbers, the final day of early voting revealed a deeper story about family traditions, civic duty and the people who make elections possible. Outside the Bailey polling location, one mother waited while her daughter cast her ballot. Voting, she explained, has always been a family affair. "I've always tried to bring the kids," she said. "I

Edgecombe County, NC · 6d

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Pitt County gets $10,000 grant for Grifton nature park

Pitt County has received a $10,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant to help develop a nature park in Grifton. The park is planned for a county-owned, 2.15-acre property at 802 Wiley Gaskins Road. The land was acquired in 2023 through a flood buyout program after flooding associated with Hurricane Matthew. County...

Pitt County, NC · 8d
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WITN

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Record numbers for early voting across NC

North Carolina · 4d

The Daily Reflector

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Pitt County Health Inspections: Oct. 21-27

Pitt County Environmental Health inspected 40 area restaurants between Oct. 21-27. Six restaurants received a B grade. Scores ranged from 85 to 100. Visit this story on reflector.com to read the full listing of reports. The Rickhouse Address: 710 A Red Banks Road, Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 21, 2026 Final score: 89, Grade B Violations: Proper cold holding temperatures (3 demerits): Rice was found stacked above the fill line at 50-54 F, and a container of risotto measured 50 F.Hands clean and properly washed (2 demerits): A food employee handled raw beef, then touched tongs and a drawer before unwrapping cooked ribs.Proper date marking and disposition (1.5 demerits): Some time/temperature-control-for-safety foods lacked date marks, including marinara with an altered label.Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible (1 demerit): Soap was not available at handsinks in the kitchen. Anita’s Mexican Restaurant Address: 1915 N. Memorial Dr., Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 23, 2026 Final score: 87.50, Grade B Violations: No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (4 demerits): An employee used a bare hand to hold a cut head of lettuce while cutting it.Food separated and protected (1.5 demerits): Tortillas were found in grocery bags, and a package of raw beef was stored touching

Pitt County, NC · 8d

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Two men plead guilty in NC HOPE rental assistance fraud scheme

Two men pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a scheme that defrauded the federal government of more than $187,000 from North Carolina’s pandemic-era rental assistance program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Daquan Copeland, 35,...

North Carolina · 9d

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Sewer work to close City of Washington intersection Nov. 2-4

The City of Washington is letting resid intersection of East Fifth and Charlotte streets in Washington will be closed to through traffic Nov. 2-4 for sewer construction. Local traffic will be allowed in the work area. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and use caution near construction, the city said.

Washington, NC · 8d

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Second Chocowinity Town Clerk Indicted as Embezzlement Probe Widens

A former Chocowinity town clerk has been indicted on three felony embezzlement charges after investigators say she voided utility bills for her own residences, overpaid her own payroll and took cash that should have gone into the town's bank account. Lauren Ashley Hoggard, 37, of Washington, was arrested and booked into the Pitt County jail on Oct. 27 before posting a $135,000 secured bond and being released.

Chocowinity, NC · 8d

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Still no construction underway on Martin Marietta Materials limestone mine in Vanceboro

There’s still no construction underway on the Martin Marietta Materials limestone mine planned for Vanceboro. That’s the latest from Sound Rivers’ Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Katey Zimmerman, who says she went looking for an update on the proposed 649-acre mine. The quarry could discharge as much as 12 million...

Vanceboro, NC · 9d

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Washington License Plate Agency officially closed, to reopen under new ownership

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ license plate agency (LPA) in Washington closed at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 following the sale of the current agency to a new contractor. The agency, at 251-A Bridge St., at the Washington Police Dept. Building, in Washington, has been owned and...

Washington, NC · 8d

The Enterprise

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Wilson County early voting site left unlocked overnight

Wilson County’s Agricultural Center early voting site was left unlocked overnight, prompting a state incident report. Officials found no evidence of tampering and will keep the chief judges in place.

Wilson County, NC · 9d

Bertie Ledger-Advance

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Principal honored during National Principal Month

The Bertie County Board of Education and Bertie Superintendent of Schools Dr. Otis Smallwood hold the principals overseeing the future of the county and the facilities in the district in their highest regard. Smallwood regularly recognizes the school leaders. October is National Principal Month and Smallwood and the district repeatedly recognized the district’s principals throughout the month. After the decision was made to close Aulander Elementary School, Dr. Chandra Eley became the Principal of Windsor Elementary School and Eley has adapted well. The reception she received at the annual Bertie High School Convocation rocked the house. The N.C. Department of Public Instruction featured her in a guide about blended learning, highlighting her encouragement of teachers to reflect on lessons and adjust instruction to meet students’ needs. West Bertie Elementary School Principal Natasha Stephenson emphasizes teamwork among teachers, families, students and the community. She has a commitment to a safe, nurturing school where students’ academic, emotional and social needs guide decisions. Stephenson emphasizes and encourages parent involvement and consistent teacher communication. Principal Latonya Square leads the students and faculty at Colerain Elementary School. Square realizes reading and mathematics are priorities. She also advocates for 15 minutes of reading at home each

Bertie County, NC · 8d

Neuse News

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Kinston council to consider downtown service criteria, police dog retirement Nov. 2

Kinston City Council will consider a process for selecting a downtown service provider, the retirement of police dog Nero and a sewer service request when it meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St.

Kinston, NC · 6d

The Enterprise

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Wilkins earns recognition through UNC School of Government

Nash County Commissioner Gwen Wilkins has earned the Mentor Recognition Level in the Local Elected Leaders Academy through UNC’s School of Government.

Nash County, NC · 8d

The Wilson Times

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Stantonsburg to unveil new Town Hall

Stantonsburg will dedicate and open its new Town Hall at 312 S. Main St. on Nov. 9, consolidating town departments under one roof.

Stantonsburg, NC · 9d

WNCT

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Impact of holidays for Lenoir County program helping with food insecurity

KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — As you turn your clocks and flip your calendars this weekend, don’t forget that means the holiday season will soon be upon us. The same can be said for a soup kitchen that’s been serving meals every day since 1984. Executive Director of Mary’s Kitchen, Richard Crumbacker, said the holidays actually […]

Lenoir County, NC · 8d

The Wilson Times

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Nash Street building restored ... brick by brick

More than 13,000 bricks are being used to restore Wilson’s damaged historic Nash Street building, with masons working to preserve its original look for a future office space.

Wilson, NC · 9d

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John Hadley, Co. D, 37th United States Colored Troops.

On 31 January 1864, John Hadley enlisted in the United States Colored Troops in Washington, North Carolina. Born in what is now Wilson County about 1844, Hadley likely was enslaved by Thomas J. Hadley III (who held dozens in bondage) or IV. Hadley was mustered into service at Norfolk, Virginia,...

Wilson County, NC · 9d

Neuse News

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Jones County Public Schools mourns loss of one of their own, Carly Humphrey

Jones County Public Schools is mourning the loss of school social worker Carly Humphrey, who passed away following a battle with cancer.

Jones County, NC · 10d

WNCT

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Former Chocowinity town clerk charged after voiding her own utility bills, SBI says

BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The former town clerk for Chocowinity has been charged with embezzlement after the NCSBI investigated allegations that she voided her utility bills for multiple years. Lauren Hoggard faces three counts of embezzlement by a public officer, each a Class F felony. The SBI said Hoggard also overpaid her own payroll […]

Chocowinity, NC · 8d

CBS 17

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NC Republicans file formal complaint for alleged illegal electioneering by Don Davis supporters

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Republican Party is calling for an investigation into allegations of illegal electioneering by supporters of Democratic Congressman Don Davis at an early voting site in Edgecombe County. The formal complaint, filed Monday with the NC State Board of Elections, alleges Davis supporters wore campaign shirts and engaged in […]

Edgecombe County, NC · 10d