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Halifax Community College Small Business Center distributes $2,200 to local artists
On Saturday, three Halifax Community College Small Business Center students received prize money at the Acorn Center for their April 19 Pitch Your Art presentations before a three-judge panel at the same site. The judges unanimously chose Katie Sidlosky of Roanoke Rapids as the top presenter at the April gathering....
Bridgestone Donates $100,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Haliwa-Saponi Tribe
Bridgestone Retail Operations a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, surprised Hollister area youth and families on May 8 when they announced a $100,000 donation to Boys & Girls Club of Haliwa-Saponi Tribe to fund technology upgrades and vehicle fleet maintenance. The donation is part of the Bridgestone Driving Great Futures initiative,...
Neighborly feud continues at KLCC
HENDERSON — Back in March, eyewitnesses allege that a dog was shot at Kerr Lake Country Club. Several news outlets, including the Dispatch, published a press release from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office about the event. CBS News went so far as to show up outside of James...
Second Matt Nelson Day coming to Ridgeway Opry House
Matt Nelson, a Ridgeway Opry House favorite known for his talent on the harmonica, or blues harp, will be honored with the second Matt Nelson Day on Saturday, May 25, from 3-8 p.m. at the Opry House, located at 704 US 1, Ridgeway. The event, which is free of charge,...
Emporia walks for mental health awareness
Dozens of people donned in green took over Main Street in Emporia on Thursday to recognize mental health awareness month. May has been celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month since 1949 and calls upon people to recognize the important role mental health plays in everyday life and celebrate those who have recovered from their mental illness.
Blessing of the Boats tradition continues at Lake Gaston
Father Jong, pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, will bless the boats on Lake Gaston on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 2 p.m. A pontoon boat with Father Jong on board will be anchored on Lake Gaston in front of WatersView Restaurant near the north end of Eaton Ferry Bridge. Boaters can approach the pontoon boat, and Father Jong will bless the boat, crew and passengers. Jet Skis are included. Everyone is welcome.
ECU Notes: Gifts provide cutting-edge equipment for Brunswick CSLC
Dr. Michael Granet has provided more than patient care and dental instruction as an adjunct assistant professor at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine’s community service learning center (CSLC) in Brunswick County. Through gifts totaling more than $100,000, Granet has invested in and helped the school obtain state-of-the-art equipment for the CSLC. Granet, the staff and dental students now have access to a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)/panoramic...
Man arrested after Halifax County armed robbery, sheriff says
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — A suspect was arrested hours after an armed robbery happened on Friday, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, the sheriff’s office said they were notified of an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store in Roanoke Rapids. Deputies arrived at the store, checked on the victims and secured the scene.
Softball Recap: Jordan-Matthews wins going away against Roanoke Rapids
With a playoff game on the line, Jordan-Matthews rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets with a sharp 8-2 win. Jordan-Matthews might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
1 dead after crash on I-295 in Henrico
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 295 on Monday. VDOT says the crash happened on southbound I-295 near exit 22 in Henrico. Virginia State Police confirms one person died in the crash. The crashed closed two lanes of the interstate while police investigated...
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