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Pitt County to host diabetes awareness event Tuesday

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Consolidated Human Services is hosting its “Living Well With Diabetes” event today. On Tuesday, November 10, the Community Center on Government Circle in Greenville will host a free community event to help residents learn more about diabetes and how to manage it. There will be free diabetes screenings. The […]

Greenville, NC · 22h

The Daily Reflector

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High school football: Herdman leading big-play Vikings into second round

Given his defensive prowess, it figures that D.H. Conley’s Ben Herdman would know how to exploit an opponent’s weakness — repeatedly. The Vikings’ senior linebacker blocked two punts and added an interception in the first half Thursday in D.H. Conley’s 63-38 victory over East Wake in the first round of the NCHSAA Class 7A football playoffs at Hollywood Crossroads. The win advanced D.H. Conley, the No. 9 seed in the East 7A bracket, to a second-round matchup on the road. The Vikings are scheduled to square off against eighth-seeded Cape Fear, located just east of Fayetteville in Cumberland County, on Friday. Given that Herdman is D.H. Conley’s leader in tackles with 120 — 11 of those for loss — going into last Thursday’s game, it’s not exactly a surprise that he can break down the Xs and Os of an opponent and describe it like a coach who spends countless hours in the film room. “We knew their schematics on punt. We took a lot of time practicing,” Herdman said. “We saw that if we overloaded one side that they didn’t have enough bodies over there, so that’s where we took advantage of it.” One of Herdman’s blocked kicks occurred

Greenville, NC · 1d

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Item K on LGBTQ+ library content dies on the floor at Monday Washington council meeting

An item on the Washington City Council agenda on Monday night placed the Farmville Library back in the spotlight. Item K addresses concerns over LGBTQ+ content in public libraries. Motion to adopt this resolution died on the floor following no second. Mayor Alex Joyner took to the podium tonight to...

Farmville, NC · 1d
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Provisional votes put Smith over Murphy in 3rd Congessional District contest; Kempner still ahead

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. While provisional and absentee ballot results were released by the State Board of Elections on Tuesday, the results won't be finalized until Friday when the canvass is conducted. The N.C. State Board of Elections allowed provisional and absentee ballots to be counted ahead of Friday's canvass this year and results are being released statewide. In the North Carolina House of Representatives District 9 contest, Democrat challenger Claire Kempner maintained her lead over Republican incumbent Tim Reeder, receiving 18,363 votes to Reeder's 18,137 votes.

North Carolina · 11h

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Northwood storms back to advance while Jordan-Matthews exits NCHSAA football playoffs

Pittsboro, NC – Northwood spent most of Friday night, Nov. 6, chasing Kinston. Then the Chargers caught the Vikings when it mattered most. Northwood erased an 18-point first-quarter deficit and a 30-6 second-half hole to defeat Kinston 34-30 in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs, extending its season with one of the most dramatic victories of the year by a Chatham County team.

Pittsboro, NC · 1d

The Daily Reflector

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Crime Roundup: Greenville man arrested for an Oct. 22 armed robbery

A 19-year-old Greenville man was arrested on Tuesday and charged in connection with an Oct. 22 armed robbery involving a large amount of cash in a designer bag. Pharell Nazareth Smith, 19, of Greenville, was arrested by the Greenville Police Department at approximately 10:15 p.m. near the intersection of Evans Street and Martinsborough Road. He is charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy.According to a warrant, Smith conspired with two unidentified men to rob another man at gunpoint. Smith allegedly threatened the man with Glock 19 handgun before stealing a black and white Goyard bag containing $20,000 in cash and ther items. The total value of the stolen property was estimated at $28,000.The warrant also stated Smith conspired with two unknown men to commit the robbery.Smith's address was listed as 3600 Cedar Drive. He was detained at the Pitt County Detention Center without bond privileges. GREENVILLE The police department in other cases released reports with the following details and allegations. 3200 block Boardwalk Lane, 11:29 a.m. Nov. 3: breaking and entering a motor vehicle with theft; 28-year-old victim.1100 block Cross Creek Circle, 10:32 a.m. Nov. 3: injury and damage to personal property.1200 block Davenport Street, 10:38

Greenville, NC · 2d

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Two PCHS grads receive scholarship honoring Michael Higgins

Two East Carolina University students have received the Michael Steven Higgins “Changing the World” Scholarship. Tyler Gregory and Elizabeth Conway both graduated from Perquimans County High School and are majoring in criminal justice at ECU. According to a Perquimans Schools Foundation press release, both students hope to use their education and careers to serve others, reflecting the spirit of the scholarship’s name. Gregory, a sophomore, plans to pursue a career with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation after completing an internship with the agency and graduating from ECU. His community service has included work with Camp Cale, the high school’s sports camps and the Dream Hunt and Fish program. Conway, a senior, is scheduled to graduate in December. She has interned with the SBI, the Pitt County District Attorney’s Office and the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office. Brenda Lassiter of the Perquimans County Schools Foundation said that by supporting Gregory and Conway, the scholarship helps encourage the next generation of criminal justice professionals. According to the foundation, both recipients see their studies as preparation for careers in which they can help victims obtain justice, contribute to safe communities and uphold individual rights. The scholarship honors Higgins, a 2016 graduate of Perquimans

Greenville, NC · 1d

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Provisional ballot reviews keep NC-03 and House District 9 races within recount range

How many provisional ballots remain under review in Pitt County?. Why are provisional ballots being reviewed in North Carolina?. In North Carolina's Third Congressional District, incumbent Republican Greg Murphy and Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. remain separated by a razor-thin margin of just more than 200 votes in the race for a seat in Congress.

North Carolina · 1d

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Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid Awards

Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.

Snow Hill, NC · 2d

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ECU Health receives national award for lifestyle medicine

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has named ECU Health the recipient of the 2026 Special Recognition Award for Health System Innovation. The award recognizes organizations that are advancing the practice of lifestyle medicine through visionary leadership, innovation and a commitment to transforming health care delivery. “In eastern North...

North Carolina · 16h