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Bed bug complaints infest school board

Concerned residents confronted the Duplin County Board of Education at the Nov. 5 meeting about bed bugs being found recently at Kenansville Elementary School. Three individuals signed up for public comment to address the board on the topic. Marissa Phipps had several items to address. She started off by stating that she was both nervous and angry as she began addressing the board with her concerns. “This is a big immediate concern. We cannot keep asking our children and staff to report to work to risk bringing it home to our environment and spreading it worse,” she said. “Why not let us go remote, do it for a week, and come back to a clean environment? Yes, we cannot stop it from happening again, but we can stop it from spreading.” She also brought up bullying in schools, stating that it was a major issue. “If you look at the suicide rates in Duplin County, it’s the highest because bullying has not been handled,” she asserted. “Instead it’s being brushed to the side — saying to a child that’s not nice or handing out a stay away agreement. When a child is stuck in a classroom with 30 other kids

Duplin County, NC · 3d

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New Lenoir and Greene County corporations

The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:

Greene County, NC · 3d

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Retirees On The North Carolina Coast Are Living Comfortably On About $2,200 A Month In This City

A floating battleship sits across the river from downtown, and seniors get a discount to climb aboard. That alone tells you a lot about this coastal city. Retirees here can also ride the city bus for a dollar. North Carolina leaves Social Security checks alone at tax time. Groceries carry...

Wilmington, NC · 4d
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Duplin County school board member resigns

How long did Claudius Morrisey serve in Duplin County Schools?. The Duplin County Board of Education announced the resignation of board member Claudius Morrisey during its meeting Thursday, Nov. 5. Morrisey’s career with Duplin County Schools began in 1978. He worked as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal, and...

Duplin County, NC · 3d
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This Free North Carolina Powwow Fills a Weekend With Drums, Dancing, and Dozens of Native Vendors

Some of the best weekends in North Carolina start at a place you would normally drive right past without a second look. Picture a plain veterans hall with a wide grassy field, and then imagine that field filling with the deep beat of drums, swirling regalia, and the smell of good food drifting from vendor tents.

Jacksonville, NC · 22h

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New Bern aldermen postpone Weyerhaeuser rezoning vote after resident concerns

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted to postpone a vote on a rezoning request by Weyerhaeuser after neighbors voiced opposition at Tuesday’s meeting. The company is seeking to rezone 1,245 acres of land near the Greenbrier neighborhood. The land is near the Highway...

New Bern, NC · 1d

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Merrick's lead narrows in NC House race after provisional votes counted

The inclusion of provisional and absentee ballots has slimmed the margin in a tight race for N.C. House District 20 ahead of the official results. New Hanover County Board of Elections counted the additional 1,036 provisional and 90 absentee ballots on Nov. 10. Democrat Tim Merrick holds the lead with 22,160 votes at 50.09% of the electorate — 81 votes ahead of Republican Dane Scalise, who holds 22,079 votes, or 49.91%. Merrick initially led by 101 votes. The results are unofficial until the county canvass on Friday, Nov. 13. The race is eligible for a recount upon request from Scalise. Following the results on election night, Scalise declined to comment on a potential recount. According to the State Board of Elections, a candidate who did not win in a non-statewide contest can demand a recount if the difference between a winning candidate and the candidate demanding the recount is 1% or less of the total votes cast in the contest. Any mandatory recounts would be completed by county boards after the county canvass and should be completed prior to the state canvass. Another close race: Rouzer holds slim lead after provisional votes counted for District 7 Election Night: How New

New Hanover County, NC · 1d

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Smith moves ahead of Murphy in close 3rd District race

Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. has moved ahead of Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy in the race to represent North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.

North Carolina · 1d

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Trent Court buildings set for demolition after sitting vacant since Hurricane Florence

NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern’s Board of Aldermen approved an agreement to begin the process of demolishing the vacant Trent Court buildings, according to Alderman Trey Ferguson. Ferguson says the agreement is with the New Bern Housing Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office. The demolition...

New Bern, NC · 6h

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Retiring DSS director recognized by county commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, during which retired Department of Social Services Director Annie Murrell was honored with a plaque of appreciation and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Lance Davis, county health and human services director, presented the honors to Murrell, saying it was “an honor and a privilege.” “Annie’s spent 30 years with the county,” he explained. “She retired as the director over social services. I’m gonna tell you I had a hard time thinking what I wanted to say because how do you explain somebody’s dedication? And the one thing that kept coming back was the word dedication.” He went on to say that Murrell was dedicated not only to her job, but to her family, her sorority and her church. “You’re a true definition of what everybody strives to be,” Davis told her, pointing out that she had worked in multiple areas of DSS, including child protective services, adult protective services, child support, and ultimately director. “You are something that our whole agency strives to become.” Commission Chair Dexter Edwards stated that he wanted to reiterate everything Davis said. “We really hate to lose you, but

Duplin County, NC · 2d

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Port O’ Pines Mobile Home Park residents demand answers over nearly 33% rent increase

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Dozens of residents at a New Hanover County mobile home park are demanding answers after receiving notices of significant rent increases, leaving some concerned they could be forced out of the community they have called home for years. Residents at Port O Pines...

New Hanover County, NC · 2d

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Beaufort intersection to close Nov. 16-24 for water main work; parking limits planned

Which streets will have a lane open for access during the closure?. BEAUFORT, Carteret County — Drivers in Beaufort should prepare for traffic disruptions and parking restrictions as crews begin water main installation work at the intersection of Ann Street and Moore Street. According to the Town of Beaufort,...

Beaufort, NC · 1d

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Fifth annual Emerald Isle Car Show set for Nov. 14 to benefit Shop With A Cop

The town of Emerald Isle have announced the fifth annual Emerald Isle Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, with proceeds benefiting the Emerald Isle Police Department's Shop With A Cop initiative. The family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Western Ocean Regional...

Emerald Isle, NC · 21h

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New Bern residents invited to weigh in on 1,200-acre development proposal

People in New Bern will have an opportunity this (Tuesday) afternoon to learn more about a proposal to rezone more than 1,200 acres near the U.S. 70 and Highway 43 connector. Timber company Weyerhaeuser wants to rezone three large parcels for commercial and residential development near the Greenbrier, Arcadia Village and West New Bern communities.

New Bern, NC · 2d

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22-mile Veterans Day march travels from Havelock to New Bern

HAVELOCK, Craven County — American Legion Post 539 organized a 22-mile Veterans Day march from Havelock to Union Point Park in New Bern. The walk began at the AMC theater in Havelock and followed U.S. 70, according to organizers. Post 539 says the march raises awareness about veteran suicide.

New Bern, NC · 1d

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Gov. Josh Stein visits two places in Eastern North Carolina on Tuesday

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Gov. Josh Stein made appearances in New Bern and Pitt County on Tuesday. Stein held a Council of State meeting at the Tryon Palace in New Bern as part of the America 250 celebration. Members toured Tryon Palace and approved state contracts and property transfers. After last week’s midterm election, Stein said both parties need to focus on voters’ concerns.

North Carolina · 1d

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Two Morehead City areas designated for federal economic development incentives

Which Morehead City census tracts received Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations?. Which 2018 Opportunity Zone remains active under the new program in Carteret County?. Why did Congress make Opportunity Zones a permanent program in 2025?. MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — Two areas of Morehead City have been selected for a federal...

Morehead City, NC · 1d

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Wrightsville Beach bridge closure to change access to The Loop

The state Department of Transportation is set to close the Lee’s Cut bridge on West Salisbury Street on Nov. 30, the first closure in the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project.

Wrightsville Beach, NC · 2d

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Tides of Time: The Old Pender County Jail and a Family’s Legacy of Kindness

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — As Thanksgiving approaches, many families will gather around the table, grateful for family, friends and the comfort of home. But sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness leave the biggest impact. In this month’s Tides of Time, we visit the Old Pender County Jail in Burgaw...

Pender County, NC · 1d

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Pender County families could see school assignments change under draft proposals

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - As Pender County Schools prepares for growth, draft boundary changes could send at least 1,200 elementary students and up to 1,125 middle school students to different schools. The district has not approved a plan. A final scenario is expected to be selected in January 2027,...

Pender County, NC · 2d