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Residents call for town manager’s resignation

A group of Belhaven residents called for the resignation of Town Manager Lynn Davis during the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Nov. 9. Kisha Moore spoke on behalf of the group, using the name “Concerned Citizens of the Town of Belhaven,” during the New Business portion of the meeting.

Belhaven, NC · 15h
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Following his election as a Dare Commissioner, David Twiddy formally resigns from Ed Board

Following his election this month to the Dare County Board of Commissioners, David Twiddy, who has been serving as Chairman of the Dare County Board of Education, formally announced his resignation from that post. In a letter released to his fellow Board of Education members on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Twiddy...

Dare County, NC · 10h
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In Historical Marker Fight, Edenton Revisits a Painful Era

For years, Lew Powell has wanted the state to force a reckoning and install a historic marker near the former Little Rascals Day Care Center in Edenton. That’s the spot that in 1989 launched a spate of child abuse accusations and prosecutions of seven people who came to be known as the Edenton Seven. The case grabbed headlines in national publications such as the New York Times and Elle magazine. Powell and others who support the Edenton Seven compare their prosecutions to the famed Salem witch hunt hysteria in the late 17th century.

Edenton, NC · 1d
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North Carolina residents voice concerns ahead of new ferry tolls

CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) – The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the Currituck Sound Ferry transported over 14,000 vehicles and close to 45,000 passengers at no cost to vehicle owners in 2025, but that will soon change due to new toll rates. The Currituck Sound Ferry connects Knotts Island to mainland Currituck. The ferry […]

Currituck County, NC · 1d

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Northside opens playoffs against Washington County

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.

Washington County, NC · 1d

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Corolla residents voice support for exploring incorporation

Commissioner Tony Angell, who represents the Corolla area, said he will support the incorporation effort. (Photo courtesy of Currituck County) Two weeks after the Corolla Civic Association (CCA) announced a survey to gauge interest in “exploring incorporation for Corolla,” the CCA has closed the survey and announced that 923 responses had been collected.

Corolla, NC · 13h

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Beaufort County shares dates and application options for heating assistance

Who qualifies for automatic LIEAP payments in Beaufort County?. Why are some households notified in November without applying?. Beaufort County residents may be able to get help paying their heating bills through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIEAP. The federally funded program provides a one-time payment directly to a...

Beaufort County, NC · 1d

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Dare County parks and recreation projects face uncertain future after sales tax vote fails

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — The ballot in Dare County didn't just have candidates on it. There were also a few questions related to taxes, including a quarter-cent sales tax increase from 6.75% to 7%. That increase was expected to bring in more than $6 million a year, and Dare...

Dare County, NC · 2d

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Washington City Council votes down LGBTQ+ library resolution, Farmville mayor speaks out

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...

Washington, NC · 2d

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Eastern NC honors veterans with green lights, flag displays and ceremonies

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here are upcoming events and tributes announced across the region. County buildings are being illuminated green through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Beaufort County is encouraging residents, businesses and community groups to display a green light in support of veterans.

Beaufort County, NC · 3d

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Public input sought through Nov. 24 on relocating N.C. 12 at Pea Island Visitor Center

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service invite the public to provide input on the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s proposal to realign a section of N.C. Highway 12 near the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Hatteras Island. Public comments will be...

North Carolina · 1d

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Maritime initiative aims to keep shipbuilding jobs in NC

China has the world’s largest navy and more than 200 times the shipbuilding capacity of the United States. That's according to a U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence data first reported in July 2023. With American maritime supremacy under threat, a growing consortium of North Carolina colleges, advanced manufacturers, industry suppliers and other workforce development partners has joined forces to answer that national security concern with skilled workers, a tighter supply chain, cybersecurity development and more. Eastern North Carolina and its deep maritime legacy took center stage Nov. 5 at a listening session for the North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative, held at the K.E. White Graduate Center at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), which hosted the event. North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) launched the NCMMI in 2025. “What we’re really talking about is finding a workforce for advanced manufacturing,” said Margaret Roberton, vice president for workforce development and chief of staff at Central Carolina Community College, another partner in the initiative. “We have a lot of manufacturing in North Carolina, which I think is fantastic, but we also need to have a robust talent pipeline.” That means not only preparing

North Carolina · 20h

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Dare County, Dare County Schools to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Dare Early College Campus

Dare County and Dare County Schools will celebrate the completion of the new Dare Early College campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026, on the grounds of the College of The Albemarle-Dare campus, located at 205 U.S. 64 in Manteo. The public is...

Dare County, NC · 1d

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About 8,300 gallons of wastewater spilled in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville Utilities says thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled into the Tar River yesterday. Around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, crews reported about 8,300 gallons of wastewater that spilled into Green Mill Run, a tributary of the Tar River. They stopped it by 8:25 p.m. that night.

Pitt County, NC · 13h

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Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County has reported its third rabid raccoon of the year, this time involving an attack on another animal. According to county officials, Pitt County Animal Services reported a positive rabies case in a raccoon Tuesday. The raccoon attacked a dog and was found in...

Pitt County, NC · 1d

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It Sounds Crazy, But Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are All Shockingly Cheap In This North Carolina Town

Somewhere between the big city dreams and the crushing weight of a rent payment that makes you question every life decision, there’s a town in eastern North Carolina quietly doing things right. Tarboro is that town, and once you hear what it’s offering, you might start reconsidering where you’ve...

Tarboro, NC · 2d

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Council moves ahead with Town Common eatery before standing-room-only crowd

The Greenville City Council is taking the next step toward opening a restaurant or cafe on the Town Common, unanimously voting Monday to have staff draft a request for qualifications document to seek designs, financial feasibility and other operational aspects of the project. The vote only came after it was agreed a citizen committee would be established to review the RFQ and applications from private contractors looking to develop the eatery. There were more than 100 people, a standing-room-only crowd, at Monday’s Greenville City Council meeting, the majority being East Carolina University students supporting the Town Common restaurant project. “Town Common is an important gathering place for Greenville, ECU students, family, visitors and residents,” student Sarah Flowers said. “Adding a thoughtfully designed cafe or restaurant could make this park even more welcoming by providing a place for people to meet, enjoy the environment, enjoy the riverfront, visit the playground and attend events at the amphitheater.” An RFQ will allow the city to consider operating proposals while protecting public access, preserving green space and protecting the Town Common, Flowers said. Jill Twark, chairwoman of Friends of the Greenville Greenway, said her organization has previously discussed having pit stops along the greenway

Greenville, NC · 1d

The Daily Reflector

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Stein awards Order of the Long Leaf Pine to boat builder

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

North Carolina · 1d

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Provisional votes put Smith over Murphy in 3rd Congressional District contest

U.S. Army veteran and former state representative Raymond Smith is the unofficial winner of North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District contest over U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, the Republican from Greenville. With the provisional ballots in all nine counties reported, the Democratic challenger received 118,488 votes to incumbent Murphy's 118,195 votes, according to the N.C. State Board of Elections. Libertarian candidate Daniel Cavender received 3,007 votes. Murphy was ahead after Election Day by 233 votes, with 117,583 ballots to Smith's 117,350. Smith pulled ahead on Tuesday by 293 votes. The difference was within the 1 percent margin that allows Murphy to call a recount. Smith, an educator from Goldsboro, on Election Night did not concede. His campaign director in Greenville said Tuesday a final count is crucial. “From the beginning of the campaign we always wanted to make sure that every vote counted,” said Diane Taylor, field director and community coordinator. “That was always our main priority. Even in this process (the provisional count) we really look forward to watching the process work as designed. We love the fact that Pitt County and all the other counties … have felt like Dr. Smith is the man for this job.” In Duplin, Murphy

North Carolina · 1d

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Part of Fifth Street in Pitt County to close for water line work

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...

Pitt County, NC · 1d