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‘Hike for Hope’ to raise funds for cancer center at CarolinaEast Medical Center
NEW BERN, NC – In April 2024, a North Carolina man, alongside his canine companion, began a 260-mile journey from Charlotte to New Bern, North Carolina on foot. Russell Shand, former IT Executive for Bank of America, and Bonnie, three-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever, began the “Hike for Hope” to raise funds to support cancer patients […]
N.C. Secretary of State promotes resources at small business roundtable
As small businesses continue to sprout in North Carolina, one of the state’s leading economic development authorities shared resources and elicited feedback from area entrepreneurs at ECU this week to help them grow. During a small business roundtable event at East Carolina University’s Isley Innovation Hub on Tuesday, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall highlighted the state’s Rural RISE Initiative, which connects entrepreneurs with local resources like mentors or education. Elected...
Northside-Pinetown ends Pirates' playoff run with 7-3 win
HERTFORD — Northside-Pinetown ended Perquimans' state playoff run Wednesday night with a 7-3 victory over the Pirates in Hertford. It figured that the game would be a competitive contest. The softball teams had split two games earlier in the season, with the Panthers winning 7-4 back in March, and Perquimans taking the second game 7-5 in early April. However, Pinetown, 18-4, took the all-important rubber match by posting five runs...
Manager’s recommended budget presented to board
WASHINGTON, N.C. –– On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. A copy of the Recommended Budget is available for public inspection online at www.BeaufortCountyNC.Gov, and a physical copy can be viewed at the Beaufort County Administration Building located at 121 W. Third St. […] The post Manager’s recommended budget presented to board appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Softball Game Preview: Northside - Pinetown Will Face North Duplin
Northside - Pinetown is 0-3 against North Duplin since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Northside - Pinetown Panthers will be staying on the road to face off against the North Duplin Rebels. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Northside - Pinetown: 2.2, North Duplin: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Flight training another unique option added for Beaufort County students
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Some students in Eastern North Carolina will soon be getting a unique learning experience. Beaufort County Community College is in partnership with Beaufort County Schools. The IBX STEM Center and Dillon’s Aviation are offering a high school Aviation Academy. Students who are 16 years or older can take either private aircraft […]
Eastern Carolina welcomes home WWII hero Staff Sergeant Robert Ferris, Jr. with procession
Eastern North Carolina — Eastern Carolina honors Staff Sergeant Robert Ferris, Jr. A World War II veteran killed in action in France, in 1942. Staff Sergeant Ferris arrived at Raleigh-Durham International Airport this morning and there was a procession to Eastern Carolina. One of Ferris’ last remaining relatives lives...
New Bern's 12-day Juneteenth celebration to feature art, health day, and parade
A 12-day celebration in New Bern will honor the struggles and contributions of African Americans. Juneteenth of New Bern will host its fifth annual celebration next month. Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U-S. Events in New Bern will run from June 8th through...
New Bern to hold third annual Pride Prom & vendor fair
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — New Bern Pride is set to hold their third annual Pride Prom event. The event will be held at the Riverside Convention Center on Saturday, June 8. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome to attend as well as friends, family, and allies who are older than 18. The purpose […]
BCCC announces President’s List & Dean’s List for Spring 2024
Beaufort County Community College congratulates the following students for making the President’s List or the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Full-time students who achieve a 4.00 grade point average for the semester are placed on the President’s List for that semester. Full-time students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 grade point average […] The post BCCC announces President’s List & Dean’s List for Spring 2024 appeared first on Washington Daily News.
New Bern Board of Aldermen postpones decision to support naming a section of the N.C. 43 Connector
The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted to table a decision to support naming a portion of the NC 43 Connector for the late Marvin L. Raines, Jr. On April 9, Kevin Roberts, Charles Cushman and Marvin’s son Michael Raines asked the Board of Aldermen to consider supporting their effort to name a section of the NC 43 Connector for Marvin Raines who passed away in 2013.
CarolinaEast celebrates its staff for National Hospital Week
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Throughout this week and across the nation, people are recognizing hospitals, health systems, and providers as part of National Hospital Week. In New Bern, Carolina East said that they celebrate their hospital and the people in it every day, and they call it Health Care Week. Michael Smith, CarolinaEast president […]
A.G. Cox Middle School celebrates new admin building
WINTERVILLE, Pitt County — There will be a ribbon-cutting event in Pitt County on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. It's all to celebrate the end of a 3-year construction project at A.G. Cox Middle School in Winterville, and formally open the school's new administration building. All the excitement is happening...
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