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Local runner raises money for homeless by running 30 marathons in 30 days
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - One runner in our area is raising money for a local homeless shelter but not in the way you would think. 22-year-old Lucas Autrey is running 30 marathons in 30 days. Autrey says it’s a journey of endurance to inspire and serve the ENC community. “For me, running is like consistency and discipline and just helps to set the rest of your day.”
ECU Health raises mental health awareness with annual expo
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health is bringing resources to the community as a part of Mental Health Month. Next Tuesday the health system is hosting its 12th annual Mental Health Expo. There will be more than 40 groups attending to provide local mental health and substance abuse resources. “For individuals, it’s for family members, […]
Nearby neighbors upset about noises created by Mr. Beast's team
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Explosions in the middle of the night have caused some complaints from neighbors in Greenville. City leaders confirmed the noises are part of a production with popular YouTube creator Mr. Beast. His team used explosions and fireworks early into the morning recently near a Greenville...
PCC alumni group seeks special award nominees
WINTERVILLE — The PCC Alumni Association is accepting nominations from the community for awards it will present to outstanding graduates prior to the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. The organization is seeking nominations for distinguished alumni, outstanding alumni, young alumni, employee alumni and honorary alumni. Winners will be recognized during convocation Aug. 13. “The purpose of our Alumni Awards is to shine a spotlight on the outstanding work being...
Families, businesses to be impacted due to road construction in Greenville
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — A couple busy roads in Greenville will be widened to four lanes to help with traffic. Construction will begin in 2026 to widen Old Tar Road and Evans Street at a cost of more than $160 million. The project was first drawn up in 2017.
Law enforcement looking for missing teenager
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Law enforcement in Greenville is looking for a missing teenager. Anzayon Harris, 14, was last seen at his home on Conley Street on May 8, 2024. Harris is known to hang out in the area near the Nash Street Gym. Anyone with information on the...
ECU club baseball team seeking donations for World Series trip
The ECU club baseball team is trying to win its third World Series. The team is the top seed and needs to raise funds so they can go and play. You can go to https://fundrazr.com/a2Oey0?ref=ab_7qKPeBxqx5R7qKPeBxqx5R to find out more.
ECU softball’s Jackson, Johnson earn NFCA All-Mideast Region honors
GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina sophomore outfielder Emma Jackson and graduate first baseman Morgan Johnson have been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Mideast Region First Team and Second Team respectively according to an announcement by the organization on Saturday afternoon. The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association’s 10 regions with first, second and third-team selections. NFCA member […]
Police make third arrest in connection to deadly Greenville shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Residents of one Eastern Carolina neighborhood were greeted by a police and swat on their commute to work Monday morning as authorities made another arrest in the deadly shooting of man. WITN is told police are serving an arrest warrant related to the Sterling Point Community...
Truck driver charged in crash that killed J.H. Rose freshman
UPDATE: The above video is from the day after the crash. ===== WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The truck driver involved in the crash that killed a J.H. Rose High School freshman is now facing charges. Officers with the Winterville Police Department and personnel with the Winterville Fire/EMS responded to a car crash along Winterville Parkway […]
Update: Third person arrested in homicide at Sterling Pointe
A third person has been arrested in a May 16 homicide at Sterling Pointe apartments, the Greenville Police Department announced Monday morning. Zaquavion Carney, 19, of Winterville was arrested around 8 a.m. Monday at 3329 Stone Bend Drive. He has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Patrick Bland. The incident occurred about about 7 p.m. in the area of building 3909, police reported. Officers responded...
ECU baseball players raise funds for pediatric patients
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — The East Carolina baseball team is a staple around the Greenville community both on the field and off it. The team has a foundation, called Homers That Help, to raise funds for the patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital. Funds raised by Homers That Help are donated to […]
ECU’s Jenkins-Cowart named final 2024 AAC Player Of The Week
GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina junior outfielder Jacob Jenkins-Cowart has been named the final American Athletic Conference Player of the Week of the 2024 regular season according to an announcement by the league Sunday afternoon. The weekly honor marks the second of the year for Jenkins-Cowart as he was recognized back on Feb. 19 following the Pirates’ Opening Weekend […]
N.C. Secretary of State promotes resources at small business roundtable
As small businesses continue to sprout in North Carolina, one of the state’s leading economic development authorities shared resources and elicited feedback from area entrepreneurs at ECU this week to help them grow. During a small business roundtable event at East Carolina University’s Isley Innovation Hub on Tuesday, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall highlighted the state’s Rural RISE Initiative, which connects entrepreneurs with local resources like mentors or education. Elected...
Audra Nicola: Give asthma the attention it deserves
As a graduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill pursuing a master’s degree in public health, I have spent my first year understanding social determinants of health, barriers to access health care and structural and systemic impacts that influence community health outcomes. I have lived with chronic asthma for 23 years, which has influenced my interest in the prevalence and access to treatment of asthma in different parts of North Carolina. This piece is meant to raise awareness to the prevalence of asthma in children in eastern...
ECU baseball players raise funds for pediatric patients
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — The East Carolina baseball team is a staple around the Greenville community both on the field and off it. The team has a foundation, called Homers That Help, to raise funds for the patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital. Funds raised by Homers That Help are donated to […]
Pirates clinches conference title with Senior Day doubleheader sweep
Destiny sat in the palm of the Pirates hands win both games Friday and clinch the conference. Simple recipe right but harder said than done. Luckily for East Carolina having a doubleheader celebrating their 11 seniors gave the purple and gold in extra boost. As the fans were hootin and...
PROFILE 2024: Josiah Johnson
NAME: Josiah Johnson AGE: 17 RESIDENCE: Washington, North Carolina At the young age of 17, Josiah Johnson, is making his dream of selling custom designed merch come true. In November of 2023, he created a custom logo, and launched his company DJ Dawg. His first line of clothing began with a customized hoodie, with plans […] The post PROFILE 2024: Josiah Johnson appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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