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Downtown Wilson’s Whirligig Festival drew visitors for live music, vendor booths, food and family activities across its expanded 13-block footprint.
The Buc-ee’s chain of travel centers plans to seek a Rocky Mount Planning Board recommendation today that the Rocky Mount City Council rezone a piece of land to pave the way for future development just off the Interstate 95 interchange for Gold Rock. The Planning Board is set to meet at 5:30 p.m. today at City Hall. Buc-ee’s has stated that the chain is under contract to purchase about 34 acres on the southeast side of the interchange northwest of Rocky Mount. That includes the location of dilapidated motel that long ago was a Howard Johnson’s motor lodge and wooded areas near the old motel. Gold Rock was annexed into Rocky Mount in 1997; however, some of the land that would be part of the planned purchase is not part of that satellite annexation and would have to be annexed by the City Council. Representatives of Buc-ee’s would like that land to be annexed and to be rezoned from Nash County general commercial to city B-2 commercial corridor to match the zoning for the rest of the land to the north in Gold Rock that Buc-ee’s also is eyeing for purchase. Land zoned B-2 commercial corridor by the city allows
HAVELOCK, Craven County — American Legion Post 539 organized a 22-mile Veterans Day march from Havelock to Union Point Park in New Bern. The walk began at the AMC theater in Havelock and followed U.S. 70, according to organizers. Post 539 says the march raises awareness about veteran suicide.
Around 250 people gathered at the Wilson County Courthouse for a Veterans Day program honoring veterans, service members and the families who support them.
As colder weather moves into eastern North Carolina, chili lovers will have a chance to sample recipes and support local veterans at an upcoming cookoff in New Bern. The third annual Wreaths Across America Chili Cookoff is scheduled for Nov. 21 at Union Point Park. The event will feature chili from 16 teams, along with live music and a vendor fair. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What is the size of the renovated Craven County Government Center East building?. Which departments will be housed in the renovated Craven County Government Center East?. Why is a new elevator being installed in the Craven County Government Center East?. HAVELOCK, Craven County — Hudson Brothers Construction says work is...
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The New Bern Historical Society is hosting a lunch about the history of the New Bern Fire Department. This event, on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 11:30 am, will explore the origins of the firemen’s museum and the New Bern Fire Department. Guest speaker John Lewis will discuss how the two […]
Gov. Josh Stein visited the area on Tuesday to honor a local entrepreneur who has been recognized for both his business acumen and his philanthropy. Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, was recognized during a ceremony at the company’s Greenville plant, where he received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. “One of the benefits of being governor is that I get to recognize some of the very best people in North Carolina,” Stein said before a crowd of about 125 employees and guests. “Eddie Smith was responsible for taking a struggling business and turning it into what we see here today. Grady-White is part of what has made North Carolina the best state in the Southeast for manufacturing.” But Stein added that it isn’t just Smith’s commercial savvy that earned him the award. “What’s remarkable about Eddie is not just how he built this company, but how he decided to leave it,” Stein said. In July, Smith announced plans to place the company into a perpetual purpose trust, which protects it from takeover by outside buyers and supports the interests of the company’s 336 employees. Smith was understated in his remarks. He credited employees with doing the hard
PITT COUNTY, NC — A section of West Fifth Street near Memorial Drive will close this weekend as crews install a water line, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. The closure is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. Saturday, November 14. The work is expected to wrap up...
Why is the Smalltown Band featured at the Havelock Food Truck Festival?. Food lovers will have plenty to sample in Craven County this weekend as the Havelock Food Truck Festival returns Saturday at Walter B. Jones Park. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature more...
Rocky Mount will host a free recycling and disposal event Nov. 14, offering shredding, electronics, medication and hazardous waste collection.
Wilson County Commissioner Roger Lucas received a standing ovation at his final meeting after 28 years of service representing District 4.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville City Council took the first step toward exploring a café at Town Common during Monday night’s council meeting. Greenville Mayor PJ Connelly says council voted to move forward with a Request for Qualifications and create a committee to review the submissions. He said...
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Gov. Josh Stein made appearances in New Bern and Pitt County on Tuesday. Stein held a Council of State meeting at the Tryon Palace in New Bern as part of the America 250 celebration. Members toured Tryon Palace and approved state contracts and property transfers. After last week’s midterm election, Stein said both parties need to focus on voters’ concerns.
Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday inducted Grady-White Boats owner Eddie Smith into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the state’s highest civilian honors, for his contributions to North Carolina and the boating industry. The induction was part of a day that also included a tour of...
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor those who have bravely served and fought for our country. Here is a list of several Veterans Day ceremonies that will be held across the East today:. Beaufort County. 11 a.m. - Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial...
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Farmville Mayor Alex Joyner spoke at Monday night’s Washington City Council meeting after an agenda item accused him and his support for LGBTQ+ inclusion of promoting “wicked” ideologies. The council voted down the resolution, which Councilmember Joe Davis introduced. Resolution K called for...
Fourth-grade students at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School will celebrate North Carolina's musical heritage, geography and culture during a special concert featuring Vanceboro native and bluegrass musician Lorraine Jordan. According to Craven County Schools, the concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. The...
No. 1 Northside (10-0) vs. No. 9 Washington County (3-8) * Washington County routed No. 8 Columbia, 46-8, on Monday. * Northside won the Coastal Plains 1A/2A Conference championship under head coach Keith Boyd. The Panthers capped the regular season with a 40-0 Anchor Bowl win over Southside and a 42-0 win over Jones Senior.