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Pilot program could help Edenton recycle glass

The town of Edenton’s curbside recycling program has a big hole in it that the Mayor’s Task Force on the Environment wants to plug — waste glass. A local pilot project is already turning discarded bottles into drinking glasses, decorative “sea glass” pebbles and garden stepping stones. On Nov. 9, task force co-chair Susan Inglis told residents how the program could offer Edenton another way to recycle glass. Inglis said residents need ways to recycle glass, which is not accepted by the current recycling program. She cited a pilot program she helped start at the Peanut Factory, an arts residency program on Badham Road in Edenton. That recycling effort demonstrates ways that glass, an extremely durable material, might be diverted from the waste stream. But first, she discussed some of the challenges that most glass recycling programs face. The economics and mechanics of collecting glass present problems for municipal systems. Most conventional recycling programs require glass to be separated by color — clear, brown and green. It is also bulky and can be dangerous to handle when broken. The result, she said, is that communities must find practical alternatives to keep discarded glass out of the waste stream. At the

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Town Common renovations spark Greenville’s renewed push for café or restaurant

Greenville is moving forward with a possible café or restaurant at downtown’s Town Common park. The city voted unanimously Monday to create a committee to review submissions and suggestions. But the idea has also faced criticism from residents concerned about preserving green space and interested in other options.

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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...

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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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Tight race for NC congressional seat still too close to call

The recent midterm elections saw sweeping victories for democrats, but one race directly affecting students of East Carolina University is still too close to call. North Carolina’s third congressional district covers much of eastern North Carolina, including Pitt County. Hundreds of thousands of voters cast their ballots for the two candidates, incumbent Republican Dr. Greg Murphy and Democrat Raymond Smith Jr.

Greenville, NC · 15h

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Golden Corral in Greenville gives away free meals to veterans

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — To show a small token of appreciation, Golden Corrals here and across the country allowed active service members and vets to show up and eat at no cost. For 25 years, Golden Corral has made it their mission to fight for those in the armed forces, serving seven million meals since […]

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

TARBORO, Edgecombe County — The town says it received a $500,000 grant to help develop a future Farmers Market Pavilion. The grant came from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, according to the town. The town says the pavilion is intended to bring farmers, growers, vendors and community...

Tarboro, NC · 1d

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Northampton Commissioners approve community initiatives

JACKSON – Following a successful community outreach initiative during the last holiday season, the Northampton County Board of Commissioners have agreed to do it again this year. Commissioner Keedra Whitaker, who spearheaded the idea, presented this year’s plans to the Board during their meeting on Nov. 2. “We...

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The Daily Advance

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Maritime initiative aims to keep shipbuilding jobs in NC

China has the world’s largest navy and more than 200 times the shipbuilding capacity of the United States. That's according to a U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence data first reported in July 2023. With American maritime supremacy under threat, a growing consortium of North Carolina colleges, advanced manufacturers, industry suppliers and other workforce development partners has joined forces to answer that national security concern with skilled workers, a tighter supply chain, cybersecurity development and more. Eastern North Carolina and its deep maritime legacy took center stage Nov. 5 at a listening session for the North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative, held at the K.E. White Graduate Center at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), which hosted the event. North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) launched the NCMMI in 2025. “What we’re really talking about is finding a workforce for advanced manufacturing,” said Margaret Roberton, vice president for workforce development and chief of staff at Central Carolina Community College, another partner in the initiative. “We have a lot of manufacturing in North Carolina, which I think is fantastic, but we also need to have a robust talent pipeline.” That means not only preparing

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Wreaths Across America chili cookoff returns to New Bern with 16 teams Nov. 21

As colder weather moves into eastern North Carolina, chili lovers will have a chance to sample recipes and support local veterans at an upcoming cookoff in New Bern. The third annual Wreaths Across America Chili Cookoff is scheduled for Nov. 21 at Union Point Park. The event will feature chili from 16 teams, along with live music and a vendor fair. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Bern, NC · 2d

WNCT

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New Bern Historical Society hosts fire department history lunch

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The New Bern Historical Society is hosting a lunch about the history of the New Bern Fire Department. This event, on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 11:30 am, will explore the origins of the firemen’s museum and the New Bern Fire Department. Guest speaker John Lewis will discuss how the two […]

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Duplin Times

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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

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The Daily Reflector

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Stein awards Order of the Long Leaf Pine to boat builder

Gov. Josh Stein visited the area on Tuesday to honor a local entrepreneur who has been recognized for both his business acumen and his philanthropy. Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, was recognized during a ceremony at the company’s Greenville plant, where he received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. “One of the benefits of being governor is that I get to recognize some of the very best people in North Carolina,” Stein said before a crowd of about 125 employees and guests. “Eddie Smith was responsible for taking a struggling business and turning it into what we see here today. Grady-White is part of what has made North Carolina the best state in the Southeast for manufacturing.” But Stein added that it isn’t just Smith’s commercial savvy that earned him the award. “What’s remarkable about Eddie is not just how he built this company, but how he decided to leave it,” Stein said. In July, Smith announced plans to place the company into a perpetual purpose trust, which protects it from takeover by outside buyers and supports the interests of the company’s 336 employees. Smith was understated in his remarks. He credited employees with doing the hard

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Part of Fifth Street in Pitt County to close for water line work

PITT COUNTY, NC — A section of West Fifth Street near Memorial Drive will close this weekend as crews install a water line, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. The closure is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. Saturday, November 14. The work is expected to wrap up...

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Neuse News

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After 11 Years, NCDOT Roundabout Plan Reaches Snow Hill Board, Which Chooses Its Own Engineer for Utility Work

It took 11 years for a state roundabout project to reach the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners, and when it finally did on Monday night, several members said they were seeing it for the first time.

Snow Hill, NC · 2d

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Wayne County town recognized for New Year’s ‘drop’

MT. OLIVE, N.C. (WITN) - The New Year’s Eve drop in a Wayne County town was nominated as one of the best in the United States. USA Today recognized the Mount Olive New Year’s Eve pickle drop. Held at the University of Mount Olive, it is the fourth...

Wayne County, NC · 1d

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Private First Class Willie Davis, in South Carolina.

—— In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 506 East Spruce, Floyd Davis, 28, farm laborer; wife Marie, 26; children Willie, 10, Thelma, 5, Ella M., 3, and Floyd Jr., 2 months; and roomer Eddie Simmons, 25, tobacco farm laborer. In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson...

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Lane Street Project: if you’re new to this.

A Google search unexpectedly yielded this pretty accurate AI summary of Lane Street Project:. The Lane Street Project is a community-driven conservation collective in Wilson, North Carolina, dedicated to recovering, documenting, and restoring three historic, neglected African-American cemeteries: Odd Fellows Cemetery (est. circa 1900), Rountree Cemetery (est. circa 1906), and Vick Cemetery (est. 1913). [1, 2, 3]

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Rocky Mount Telegram

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Second Wawa in city to open in three weeks

A second Wawa convenience store in Rocky Mount is slated to begin serving customers in less than a month. The doors are set to be opened at 8 a.m. Dec. 3 at the North Winstead Avenue and Curtis Ellis Drive intersection, according to Alyson Mucha, a public relations representative with the Wawa chain. Mucha said in a Monday afternoon email that the store opening is going to be followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m. And Mucha said that the chain is finalizing some elements of the opening and is going to provide an alert with more details in the next few weeks. The future second Wawa is just southwest of the North Winstead interchange with the busy U.S. 64 and roughly a couple of miles from the U.S. 64 interchange with the Interstate 95 Maine-to-Miami corridor. The Wawa chain, which is based in Pennsylvania, is famous for hoagie-style sandwiches, coffee and other made-to-order items. Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson said after Monday night’s City Council meeting that he believes Wawa constructing the second future location in the city has generated much interest. “And I am looking forward to their opening,” Roberson said. “It’s moving along nicely,” he said of

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

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North Carolina recovers record $3.7 million in unpaid wages as worker complaints rise

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley says complaints about unpaid wages are increasing across the state, with his department recovering a record $3.7 million for workers last year, including nearly $14,000 in Craven County. Farley discussed the issue with Public Radio East on Tuesday while visiting New Bern for a...

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