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Animal shelter halts cat intake for 30 days
Pitt County Animal Services (PCAS) has announced the shelter will not accept cats and kittens through August 26. The purpose of halting intake services is to effectively quarantine and treat the cats diagnosed with feline calicivirus (FCV). FCV is host-specific, meaning it can spread to other cats but not to other animal species or humans. FVC is a significant cause of contagious upper respiratory infections (URIs) in cats, also called the “cat flu.” FCV can also cause oral diseases or limping syndrome. ...
Regional water authority prepares for new PFAS regulations while aiming to keep costs down
The Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWASA) is exploring options for a PFAS filtration system in order to comply with recently proposed EPA drinking water standards. The authority has received some funds from the state for its initial pilot study. Still, it's unclear just how much of the financial burden the authority and its customers will have to bear if a costly PFAS filtration system is installed.
News 12 Investigates: Church-owned luxury estate prompts call for financial transparency
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — $143 billion dollars. That's how much money Americans gave to churches in 2022, according to research group "Giving USA." It's more cash than what was donated to education and human services combined. How is the money spent by church leaders? Also, what happens to the...
County making improvements to waste convenience sites
Operators of Pitt County’s 14 solid waste and recycling convenience sites are facing potential fines if they do not maintain their locations, the department’s leaders told county commissioners. The director and new deputy director for the solid waste and recycling department said they will bring the Pitt County Board of Commissioners additional recommendations for improving the look and management of the sites. Deputy Director Jason Randall reviewed the county’s expectations...
Greenville Yard Gnomes wrap up inaugural season with community ties strengthened
Pitt County — The first season for the Greenville Yard Gnomes is coming to an end. While tonight's game has been cancelled, the Yard Gnomes will be here at Guy Smith Stadium on Friday and Sunday to close out their first season in Greenville. The Yard Gnomes, a summer...
Pitt commissioners authorize first steps in starting pretrial release program.
The Pitt County Board of Commissioners has approved the first steps to launch a pretrial services program. The board voted 6-0 to adopt the recommendation of the Pretrial Services Advisory Board and requested it bring back a detailed budget for getting a program underway. Commissioners Beth Ward, Benji Holloman, Christopher Nunnally, Mary Perkins-Williams, Ann Floyd Huggins and Tom Coulson voted in favor of the proposal. Commissioners Melvin McLawhorn, Mark Smith...
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:
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
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