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Three ENC counties part of group getting funds to practice youth alcohol, tobacco, drug use prevention
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the distribution of $6,250,000 to seven counties to provide youth substance use prevention within their communities. NCDHHS applied for and was awarded the funding through the U. S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as part of its National Drug Control Strategy. North […]
Bryant named Mid-East Commission Vice Chair
The Mid-East Commission recently announced the installation of the officers to its Executive Board. Those officers include Charlotte Griffin, Chair (Bear Grass, Martin County); Gloria Bryant, First Vice Chair (Askewville, Bertie County); Dina Harrell, Second Vice Chair (Harrellsville, Hertford County); Kathy Parker, Secretary (Fountain, Pitt County) and Alice Langley, Treasurer (Beaufort County). The Honorable Tonya Leggett, Clerk of Martin County Superior Court, swore in the five new officers. ...
Marsha Smithwick honored by Bertie County
Retired Bertie County teacher and Band Director Marsha Smithwick was honored Monday when the Bertie County Commissioners passed a resolution highlighting her accomplishments throughout her stellar career. After striking up the band and simultaneously teaching on the elementary, middle and high school levels for 30 years, Smithwick retired in 1999. “This resolution is in honor of the service of Marsha Smithwick,” said Bertie County Commission Chair John Trent. ...
Longtime Rose boys coach Rankins retiring, Conley and North Pitt announce new coaches
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Longtime J.H. Rose head boys basketball coach James Rankins is retiring. He let the school know he would no longer be their coach this week. Rankins has been coaching since the 80s. He’s been the Rose boys coach for nearly 30 of those years. North...
Second Suspect Apprehended in Greenville Murder Case
The Greenville Police Department has made significant progress in the investigation of a murder that occurred on April 17, with the arrest of a second suspect. Jah’Quore Connor, hailing from Farmville, was apprehended in Marietta, Ga., after a standoff early Wednesday morning. This development marks a crucial step forward in the pursuit of justice for the victim, Jahsijah Jahson, 23, who tragically lost his life to gun violence.
Woman charged after assaulting sister with kitchen tool
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — A woman accused of assaulting her sister with a potato peeler was arrested on Wednesday, May 8, according to Greenville officials. Jocelun Sherrod, 34 was arrested and charged by the Greenville Police Department for communicating threats and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present.
Two individuals arrested in a robbery in Oak City
On April 27, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, kidnapping and assault by pointing a gun taking place at 303 East N.C. 11 in Oak City. On April 28, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest of Devonte Jamal Cofield and Lamajae Ki’Troy Norfleet. Cofield was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy robbery with...
Softball Recap: Martin County extends home winning streak to 12
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Martin County had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Manteo Redskins as they made off with a 12-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Martin County, who have now won 17 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Isolated showers Thursday with warm temperatures; Showers/storms Friday
Most of the afternoon and evening will feature a mix of clouds and sunshine, as most of the rain will be more on the isolated side. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s, with a few localities that could clip 90° this afternoon. As we slip into the evening hours, cloud cover will overtake the area, which would lower the severe storm risk for us and continue through Friday morning. Lows will be in the mid 60s.
Greenville ranks among best cities to live in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — From the beaches to the mountains in North Carolina, it is one of the most desirable places to call home. North Carolina offers ample employment opportunities, highly rated universities and all-around beautiful scenery, appealing to residents. This is made evident through numbers as North Carolina has the third-largest population gain between […]
Lane, Martin County roll past Manteo
Peyton Lane pitched a one-hitter and went 3-for-3 with five runs batted in as the Martin County softball team rolled past Manteo 12-1 in five innings in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 2A state playoffs on Tuesday night in Williamston. Martin County (23-2), the No. 4 seed, will play host to No. 20 seed Bartlett-Yancey in the second round on Friday. Bartlett-Yancey edged No. 13 seed North Lenoir 9-6 in another first-round game on Tuesday. ...
Williamston Parks and Rec offers events
Here are the planned summer events for the Williamston Parks and Recreation Department: Football CampLead Instructor: Martin County HS Coach Hunter Jenks Location: Martin County High School (Track Area) Dates: July 9-11 Ages: Rising K-2nd grade, 9:00-10:30 ...
It’s MrBeast’s birthday, but he’s bringing the gifts for us
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — MrBeast turns 26 on Tuesday but he’s the one who is bringing all the gifts. MrBeast connects with Beaufort County native, his Atlanta school In posts he made Tuesday morning to his Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts, MrBeast announced he is giving away 26 Teslas, one of them a […]
Carawan named to lead Bertie Co. Finance
After months without a Bertie County Finance Director, Willie Carawan took over the reins of county finances on May 1. Carawan was formerly the Chief Financial Officer for Beaufort County Schools and was introduced during Monday’s Bertie County Commissioner’s meeting. “It is a pleasure to have Willie Carawan Jr. join Bertie County Government, as our new Director of Finance,” said Bertie County HR Director Latoria Harrell. “Willie Carawan Jr. retired...
Unknown gunmen shoot up multiple homes in Scotland Neck
SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. (WITN) - Multiple homes were hit by gunfire late Sunday night in one Eastern Carolina town. Scotland Neck police say they were sent to Chestnut and East 11th streets around 10:15 p.m. Sunday. No one was hit by the gunfire and so far no one is in...
Greenville woman charged in husband’s murder
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville woman is in jail accused of killing her husband yesterday afternoon. Warrants say Khadijah Edwards was arrested last night by Greenville police on a charge of murder. The victim was Tyrell Minor. A police report says a handgun was used in the murder and...
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