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It Sounds Crazy, But Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are All Shockingly Cheap In This North Carolina Town

Somewhere between the big city dreams and the crushing weight of a rent payment that makes you question every life decision, there’s a town in eastern North Carolina quietly doing things right. Tarboro is that town, and once you hear what it’s offering, you might start reconsidering where you’ve...

Tarboro, NC · 4d
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Williamston man wins $1 million top prize from $10 lottery ticket

A Williamston man won a $1 million top prize on Oct. 30 after purchasing a $10 scratch-off from Williamston Family Fare on West Main Street. Mark Sanderson, 54, of Williamston, arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim his prize, a media release said. Sanderson was given a decision on how to receive his prize; as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the latter, and after required tax withholdings, he took home $432,063. Sanderson’s win comes after the “50X The Cash” game debuted in January, including 12 top prizes of $1 million, with nine still remaining to be claimed. Additionally, Martin County received a $62 million grant funded by the lottery to build a new high school in 2024, which is expected to be open by 2028.

Williamston, NC · 3d

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First Warning Forecast: Chilly weekend, wind chill values as low as the mid 20s

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Martin County High School video team takes third in statewide contest

WILLIAMSTON, Martin County — Martin County High School’s video team placed third in the North Carolina School Boards Association’s high school video contest, according to the school. The school says the team will receive a $1,000 check for its achievement. The school credited the students’ hard work,...

Martin County, NC · 19h
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About 8,300 gallons of wastewater spilled in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville Utilities says thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled into the Tar River yesterday. Around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, crews reported about 8,300 gallons of wastewater that spilled into Green Mill Run, a tributary of the Tar River. They stopped it by 8:25 p.m. that night.

Pitt County, NC · 2d

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Widespread frost/freeze still on track for Saturday night

Eastern North Carolina remains on target for a widespread, significant frost/freeze risk Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The coldest air we have seen this season will settle in from Friday through early next week. This will bring the coldest air to most areas along and west of Highway 17.

Martin County, NC · 1d

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$500,000 grant to build Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion, boosting access to produce

Who provided the $500,000 grant for the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion?. What is the intended impact of the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion on the agricultural community?. Why was the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion project initiated?. TARBORO, Edgecombe County — The town says it received a $500,000 grant to help develop...

Tarboro, NC · 1d

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Food Lion offers Veterans Day Discount, Thanksgiving Meal Deal & Holidays Without Hunger

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Food Lion is offering a Veterans Day discount along with a Thanksgiving Meal Deal this fall. They are also hosting Holidays Without Hunger through Food Lion Feeds. On Wednesday, November 11, Food Lion is offering active-duty military, veterans and their families 10% off their groceries. Food Lion is also offering a […]

Greenville, NC · 2d

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Tethering issue firmly back before commissioners

While last week’s ribbon cutting signaled progress for the county animal control efforts. The question that has been hanging around the commissioners neck for the past decade, whether or not to adopt a no tethering ordinance has yet to be addressed. Although pleas from some residents and PETA representatives to adopt a no tethering ordinance have been constant, the commissioners have not addressed the issue since March. However, the issue of Bertie County dogs has landed back on the commissions plate. PETA Director of Community Relations Rachel Bellis appeared before the commissioners last week, once again presenting photographs of emaciated, tether torn canine. Bellis went on to ask the commissioners to adopt an ordinance. “PETA fieldworkers found the approximately 6-week-old puppies in September on a Bertie County property, where their mother, Hazel, is kept confined outside,” Bellis said. “The owners told us that Hazel had ‘gotten loose’ and given birth to six puppies, one of whom had already died. “Of the surviving puppies, two were lying inside her doghouse on the verge of death due to a flea infestation that had so severely depleted their blood supply that their gums were white,” she added. “Their owners allowed PETA to take

Bertie County, NC · 2d

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Hundreds gather to celebrate, pay tribute

Word has spread about the The Bub Jackson Hunting Preserve birthday celebration. Last Saturday’s Bub Jackson birthday event could be considered one of the county’s most popular yearly gatherings. Only in its second year, the celebration attracted a larger crowd than last year with close to 400 people from across the country attending, including foodies, hunters, Bertie County officials and political power brokers from the senate floor. Retired Judge J.C. Cole, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson and Bertie County Commissioner Vivian Saunders, all recently appointed to the Preserve’s Advisory Board, enjoyed the afternoon filled with the aromas of open flame cooking. Thompson chaired the bipartisan House Select Committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol and was reelected to his 18th term on Nov. 3. The trio sported Bub Jackson Advisor shirts. What began in 2025 as a birthday celebration for Tim Bazemore’s good friend and hunting partner, Bub Jackson, has grown into a high ticket event and a price everyone can afford. The 12 chefs from across the country began prepping their dishes Friday afternoon for the hungry crowd. While each of the celebrity chefs are known for their specialties, attendees were introduced to rabbit stew,

Bertie County, NC · 2d

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Eddie Smith honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine for lifelong NC impact

Pitt County, NC — Governor Josh Stein visited Grady-White Boats in Greenville on Tuesday, November 10 and inducted owner Eddie Smith into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, recognizing his contributions to North Carolina and the boating industry. Smith took over a struggling boat manufacturer in 1968 and...

Greenville, NC · 1d

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Provisional votes put Smith over Murphy in 3rd Congressional District contest

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. Murphy was ahead after Election Day by 233 votes, with 117,583 ballots to Smith's 117,350. Smith pulled ahead on Tuesday by 293 votes. The difference was within the 1 percent margin that allows Murphy to call a recount. Smith, an educator from Goldsboro, on Election Night did not concede. His campaign director in Greenville said Tuesday a final count is crucial. “From the beginning of the campaign we always wanted to make sure that every vote counted,” said Diane Taylor, field director and community coordinator. “That was always our main priority. Even in this process (the provisional count) we really look forward to watching the process work as designed. We love the fact that Pitt County and all the other counties … have felt like Dr. Smith is the man for this job.” In Duplin, Murphy

North Carolina · 3d

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Lenoir Community College, ECU announce new engineering transfer agreement

Lenoir Community College (LCC) and East Carolina University (ECU) have announced a new agreement allowing engineering students to transfer from LCC to ECU to pursue a bachelor's degree. The partnership was celebrated during a signing ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 10. Under the agreement, students earning an Associate in Science in Engineering...

Kinston, NC · 2d

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NCDMV seeking applicants to operate Windsor license plate agency

When is the deadline to apply for the Windsor license plate agency?. What services do license plate agencies provide in North Carolina?. WINDSOR, Bertie County — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is accepting applications from individuals or organizations interested in operating the license plate agency in Windsor.

Windsor, NC · 12h

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It’s time to focus on fixing education problems

Leadership in Raleigh will look a bit different when those elected to the General Assembly this year are sworn in January. After years of Republicans controlling both the state senate and the state house, the Democrats will now be the majority in the house. As for the senate, the Republicans still hold a majority, but a much closer one than they had before.

North Carolina · 10h

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Football Preview: Central Davidson and Southwest Edgecombe Both Lean on Punishing Ground Games + How To Watch

The Central Davidson Spartans will head out on the road to square off against the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. SouthWest Edgecombe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.1 points per game this season. Central Davidson is on a roll after a high-stakes...

Pinetops, NC · 1d

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Men’s basketball: Pirates hold off Aggies comeback in 72-67 win

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Trevor Best had 17 points for ECU off the bench, and the Pirate defense held North Carolina A&T to 30% shooting from the field as they hold on to win 72-67. ECU turned the Aggies over 18 times and blocked seven shots as a team. Foul trouble was an issue for […]

Greenville, NC · 2d