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Three plead guilty in mother's 2021 shooting death in Bells Fork
Three men have pleaded guilty to reduced charges in a 2021 shooting that killed a 20-year-old mother and wounded her 3-year-old boy at a home in the Bells Fork area of Greenville. Proceedings in Pitt County Superior Court on Monday confirmed the shooting was the result of a gang-related feud fueled by social media and that the men targeted the wrong house. Facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and other felonies, they accepted pleas for second-degree murder and discharging a weapon into an...
School systems announce new principals for 2024-25 academic year
More than half a dozen schools in Nash and Edgecombe counties will start the next school year with new principals, in part due to a demerger that will be finalized prior to the fall semester. Nash County Public Schools on Monday announced changes that will take effect in July at Bailey, Nashville, Winstead Avenue and Edwards elementary schools. “July 1 marks a new chapter for Nash County Public Schools,” Superintendent...
Martin County softball rallies to victory
Two runs in the third inning allowed Martin County softball to erase a 1-0 first-inning deficit, and the home team went on to edge Bartlett-Yancey 2-1 in the second round of the NCHSAA Class 2A state playoffs on Saturday (May 11) in Williamston. Payton Lane doubled and went 2-for-3 with a run scored for Martin County (23-2), the No. 4 seed. Martin was scheduled to play at home against No. 5 seed Washington (18-3) in the third round on Tuesday. ...
The Vineyard Preschool preparing for second year enrollment
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina is one of the top ten most expensive states in the U.S. for childcare, according to Childcare Aware’s Childcare Data Center. That’s why Greenville’s The Vineyard Preschool is providing an affordable and unique learning environment for kids. Childcare Aware’s Childcare Data...
Commissioners listen for public's input
Williamston’s food truck ordinance was the topic of discussion Monday evening at a special meeting of the town’s commissioners. They met to gather input from citizens and business owners on changes needed to the town’s ordinance. “So we’re going to hear from the public any comments pertaining to chapter 95, specifically, or exhibit A chapter 117 specifically. This is not a free for all talk about whatever you want to,”...
Police searching for missing Farmville man
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police in one Eastern Carolina town are hoping you can help them locate a missing man. Farmville police say Bobby Barnes was last seen Thursday morning. The man was driving a green Ford Escape with North Carolina plate VCB-3529. Police say Barnes may have been heading...
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Logan
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Animal Shelter has a two-year-old Pit Bull mix available for adoption. Logan is a sweet boy who is very calm for his age. He knows how to sit and enjoys to get treats from shelter staff. Ashley Campbell, a kennel attendant at Pitt County Animal Shelter, said Logan loves […]
Climate activists disrupt Westminster Dog Show
Activists from Extinction Rebellion interrupted the Masters Agility Championship Finals of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday, May 11. Footage released by the group shows several climate protesters running onto the turf, waving signs that read “No dogs on a dead planet.” Extinction Rebellion said it staged the disruption of the event to […]
May 15 Community News
Email announcements at least a week in advance to community@reflector.com. Food pantry Word of Truth Anointed Ministries, a partner agency of Foodbank of Central & Eastern NC, operates Shepherd’s Food Pantry from 1-6 p.m. every Friday. Free food will be given away. The pantry is located at 7227 Stantonsburg Road, Farmville. To volunteer or for more information call Sandra at 341-9949 or visit wordoftruthanointedministries.org. ...
Willard named ECU Director of On-Campus Recruiting
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Quinn Willard has been named the director of on-campus recruiting at East Carolina University according to an announcement by head football coach Mike Houston. Willard, who officially began her new role on May 13, 2024, previously worked for the ECU football staff as a recruiting graduate assistant since August of 2023. In her previous […]
City buses, Gaza drive comments to council
The public comment session at Thursday’s Greenville City Council meeting drew advocates who want GREAT buses to continue to provide rides for free and three women who spoke against the U.S. support of Israel’s war in Gaza. Starting July 1, the city will expand the operation of GREAT buses from 10 to 14 hours Monday-Friday and add a seven-hour day on Saturday. The changes will require the city to hire additional drivers, a cost that will be offset by returning to paid fares, which were...
Some third-round games played Monday, rain could disrupt Tuesday schedule
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — With the threat of rain in the forecast a lot this week, some area high school teams got an early jump on the week with playoff games starting on Monday. Most of the area’s games were still on schedule for Tuesday. However, schools like D.H. Conley moved their game time up […]
Noon Rotary: Putney receives Pitt County Schools Ambassador Award
Margaret Putney, school counselor at the Innovation Early College High School, is recipient of the eighth annual Barry Gaskins Pitt County Schools Ambassador Award from the Greenville Noon Rotary Club No. 6156 in District 7720. Putney was chosen from a group of applications made available to teachers, educators and staff in Pitt County Schools. She was nominated by Early College High Principal Jennifer James. The award is given annually to...
ENC Couple works to raise awareness for suicide prevention
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and one ENC couple is working to raise awareness of the topic even more. Suicide has affected the lives of Keri and Joseph Burke in different ways. Now, the couple has made it their mission to raise awareness for suicide prevention and provide mental health resources. This comes as the latest numbers from the CDC show suicide rates here in North Carolina are on the rise.
Area students awarded scholarships from The Links
Two area students have been awarded the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarship given annually by the Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of The Links. Jade Brown, a student at South Central High School in Greenville, and Patrice McGrue, a student at Rocky Mount High School were recognized for dedication to their studies and contributions to their respective school communities. Brown aspires to become a physician therapist, aiming to impact the collegiate or professional level. McGrue has plans to become a pediatric nurse to provide quality health care and support children with medical needs. Both will attend North Carolina Central University in Durham in the fall. The scholarship is awarded to exceptional high school students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community commitment.
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Monday stays nice; Rain moving in Tuesday
We’ll enjoy a continuation of the great weekend weather on Monday with mostly sunny skies warming the early 50s to 80° Monday afternoon. Clouds will begin to move in late day into Monday night ahead of an approaching storm system. Rain will move in on Tuesday with isolated...
ECU cancels baseball game with Campbell due to threat of rain
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Tuesday’s baseball game between East Carolina and Campbell has been canceled due to the threat of bad weather in the area. Hoist The Colours’ Stephen Igoe first posted the announcement, writing on his X account. The game, which was scheduled to start at 6 p.m., will not be made up. ECU […]
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