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DWI Roundup: Man hits same car on 10th Street, then Greenville Boulevard
A man was charged with driving while impaired after he struck the same vehicle twice — once on 10th Street and again in a Greenville Boulevard parking lot. Crash reports from the Greenville Police Department said the incident occurred about 10:45 p.m. May 2 when a driver was eastbound on 10th between Fifth and Hamilton streets approaching Greenville Boulevard. The driver observed another motorist, identified in court documents and a...
Campbell, Taylor chosen for ECU program
Lauren Campbell and Isabel Taylor, students enrolled in the Martin Innovative Early College Program, have been accepted to East Carolina University’s Future Teachers Program for current high school students. During June 12-14, the ECU College of Education will use a combination of funding sources to offer their institutionally rebranded Future Teachers of NC program called the Pirate Institute for Regional Aspiring Teachers and Educators to high school students interested in a career as a teacher. ...
Road to Hope rides through Bertie Co.
It was a sight to see as close to 100 Law Enforcement Officers representing municipalities throughout North Carolina took to their bicycles and participated in the Law Enforcement United Road to Hope. The riders originated in Pitt County and were headed to Washington, D.C. to partake in the yearly ride honoring their fellow fallen officers. Established in 2009 the division of Law Enforcement United and is governed by the Virginia...
Pitt County Sheriff’s Office ends month-long drug investigation with arrests
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A month-long investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics has come to an end with the arrest of two people. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office and detectives from the Special Operations Unit along with the Gang and Gun Unit executed a search warrant for 2111 W. Arlington Blvd in Greenville on […]
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Cooler temperatures and sunny skies will be traded for warm air this week
Another comfortable Mother’s Day will end the weekend, along with sunny skies. Highs will be in the 70s and lows in the 50s once again. Winds will be out of the northwest from 10-20 mph. Make sure to have sunscreen and sunglasses on standby, as well as finding a shaded areas if you will be out at any events. Monday will feature will a cool start, then warming up to the low 80s, with low humidity and calm breezes under 10 mph.
No charges against Wilson County deputy after man shot and killed, DA says
SARATOGA, N.C. (WNCN) — There will be no charges against a Wilson County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man last September, according to the Wilson County District Attorney. District Attorney Jeffrey Marsigi said that due to the evidence in the case, deadly force seemed reasonably necessary...
Lesley Rigsby: Words have lasting effects
Have you ever had someone tell you, “You can’t do that, or you’re not going to make it”? I still remember my first-grade teacher saying to me, “You can’t do that.” The words we speak have lasting effects. They can build a person up or they can quickly tear them down. I don’t know about you, but for me, things have never been easy. I struggled in elementary school, especially early on, until I was tested and learned I had dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disability specifically affecting language skills and reading. With the proper teaching methods, people with dyslexia can be successful learners and do very well.
Greenville suspends downtown parking fees amid construction projects
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — FREE PARKING: Parking fees in downtown Greenville have been suspended due to construction projects in the area. Greenville officials say paid parking has been endlessly suspended and encourages citizens to continue supporting local shops in the area amidst the ongoing construction. The downtown area offers...
May arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up this month in the Greenville area offer music, theater, arts and fun. Here is a sampling. Mayfest First Presbyterian Church will host Mayfest for community outreach from 7-11 a.m. today at the corner of Elm and 14th streets. The event will include indoor and outdoor second-hand sales, a baked goods sale, garden shop, silent auction and prize drawings. A hot dog lunch sale will be held from...
May 11 Birthdays and Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS May 11: Kimberly Craft, Sallie Eason, Mark Haley, Laura May, Nellie Outland May 12: Margaret Brown, Chet Norville, Gary Robinson, John C. Stephen, Karen Peaden, Jessica Wetherington, Brenda Harris, Joyce Jones, Douglas Joyner May 13: Darlene Andrews, Morgan Lambert ...
Former Farmville Central star Teal transferring to Indiana State
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - One of the big pieces in Farmville Central’s boys basketball dynasty is on the move again. Samage Teal committed to transfer to Indiana State Thursday night. Teal started college ball at Winston Salem State, headed to Presbyterian last year averaging about 13 and a half...
PItt County's school allocation will cover nurse salaries, local teacher pay supplement
Pitt County’s proposed 2024-25 budget gives public schools $4 million less than what the district requested, but it includes money to raise the local teacher pay supplement and funds school nurses, social workers and IT staff. Pitt County Schools Superintendent Ethan Lenker and his senior administrators reviewed the system’s requests during the second day of the Pitt County Board of Commissioners’ budget workshop on Wednesday. Pitt Community College President Lawrence Rouse also presented his school’s budget requests. Lenker and Rouse are both retiring this summer. ...
High school roundup: Girls' soccer teams cap regular season, gear up for playoffs
With the state playoffs looming, the Farmville Central girls’ soccer team capped the regular season with a 7-0 thrashing of SouthWest Edgecombe in a midweek Eastern Plains Conference match. The victory gave the Jaguars (9-2-1 overall) a 7-2-1 finish in league play, good enough to claim second place behind conference champion Washington. North Pitt landed third at 7-3. Farmville got two goals and four assists from sophomore Madison Denham, two...
Ride of Silence set for Wednesday in Greenville
Local cyclists are holding the annual Ride of Silence in Greenville on Wednesday to promote safer, inclusive and accessible streets and to honor bicycle riders who have been killed or injured. Organizers said the event also will raise awareness that cyclists and motorists need to share the road. This approximately 12-mile ride is free and open to all ages. It is done in silence to remember those lost and reflect upon needed safety and accessibility improvements. It is held on the third Wednesday of May...
Animals for adoption
Animal Services The Pitt County Animal Services Pets of the Week are Grey, a medium-size, adult female terrier mix, and Kisses, a small, young male brown and white tabby. The animal shelter, located at 4550 County Home Road, is open weekdays by appointment. Call 902-1725. Visit 24petconnect.com to view animals available for adoption. Humane Society ...
Thomas Taft Jr.: Alliance helps to put Greenville on the map
Friday, April 26, will be remembered as a turning point for Pitt County and Greenville. Up until this day, our efforts to lure new industry had fallen mostly flat. We’ve had success with growing existing companies and nurturing startups, but never have we competed against near-peer cities and won. All citizens should walk a little taller and puff out their chests a little further as they can say with pride that our new approach worked. For decades we watched as our peers outpaced us in...
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