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18 sites fail ENC Swim Guide standards this week
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - More than 50 recreational sites are checked weekly by Sound Rivers volunteers, and 18 failed this week. Sound Rivers say the sites that failed this week were through the lower Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds. These sites are:. Neuse Watershed:. Maple Cypress boat ramp in Grifton. Glenburnie...
Suicide prevention bear unveiled at Country Biscuit
A new bear was revealed Thursday outside the Country Biscuit on Broad Street in New Bern. This new bear is to help bring awareness to suicide prevention. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. Two women in New Bern are coming together to save lives.
Veterans' Roundtable: Introducing your veteran leadership
On behalf of the veteran organizations of Kinston, NC, Allow me to introduce your veteran leadership;. We are pleased to announce the first meeting of the organization Commanders and the Chairman of SALUTE. This meeting and cooperation of the veteran organizations, including the American Legion, AMVETS, VFW, Marine Corp League,...
Bethel Christian academy earns Cognia accreditation
Bethel Christian Academy announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the...
New Bern Alderman nominated to fill unexpired NC Senate term
On July 23rd, 2024, New Bern Alderman Bob Brinson was nominated by the Republican 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of North Carolina Senator Jim Perry’s unexpired term. Senator Perry resigned his position on July 1st, 2024. This nomination now goes to Governor Roy Cooper for appointment. Per NC Statute 163-11, the governor shall appoint the nominee or after seven days, the nominee is presumed to be appointed.
Badcock Home Furniture & more in Kinston to close amid company-wide downsizing
Badcock Home Furniture & More announced the closure of its Kinston store as part of a broader plan to shutter 35 locations nationwide. This move comes after Conn’s HomePlus, which acquired Badcock in December 2023, decided to close 71 of its own showrooms. The Kinston store is among the seven Badcock locations in North Carolina affected by the downsizing.
Kinston Police Department warns public of false Facebook page, scam
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Officers with the Kinston Police Department want the public to be aware of a false Facebook page impersonating Kinston Public Services. They said the fake page has a link to a website that is not the City of Kinston. The city website will not ask you for your credit card information.
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
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