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NEW INFO: 18-year-old cyclist hospitalized in Monday’s Greenville crash involving truck

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - More information has been released about a crash involving a bicycle and a truck near a Greenville high school Monday afternoon. It happened around 3:45 p.m. at the entrance of J.H. Rose High School on Arlington Boulevard. A police spokesperson said the truck crashed into the...

Greenville, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

Another House flip, coaches assaulted, ECU frat, mystery smell: Today's headlines

Another North Carolina congressional race flips after provisional ballots, the UNC-Chapel Hill campus is divided over its recent Trump deal and a Harnett County charity owner chooses forgiveness. Here is what News & Observer readers are looking at on Nov. 11. Another NC Congressional seat flips to Democrats. Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina’s 3rd District conceded to Democratic challenger Raymond Smith Jr. after provisional ballots gave Smith a 293-vote lead. That overturned Murphy’s 233-vote election-night advantage. If vote totals in other districts don’t change, North Carolina Democrats will have an 11-3 advantage over Republicans in Congress. Democrats haven’t held a majority of North Carolina’s congressional delegation since 2013. Read more: NC GOP Rep. Greg Murphy congratulates challenger Raymond Smith after race flips Voucher program could see changes: With Democrats taking control of the NC House, lawmakers are weighing changes to the Opportunity Scholarship program, including a possible moratorium on new vouchers and reinstating income limits. The program tripled to more than 106,000 students after a 2024-25 overhaul opened vouchers to all families regardless of income. Read more: How Democratic control of NC House could change private school voucher program UNC’s deal with Trump divides campus: UNC-Chapel Hill

North Carolina · 1d

WNCT

Dr. Tim Reeder loses N.C. House seat to Claire Kempner

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Rep. Dr. Tim Reeder has officially conceded the North Carolina House District 9 race to Claire Kempner. In the press statement, Dr. Reeder congratulated incoming representative Claire Kempner and emphasized his ongoing commitment to advocating for eastern North Carolina. THE FULL STATEMENT FROM DR. REEDER BELOW: “While the outcome of this […]

Pitt County, NC · 22h

WITN

ECU fraternity suspended amid hazing investigation

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An East Carolina University fraternity was suspended as hazing allegations are being investigated. The university’s crime log shows the allegations against Sigma Tau Gamma were reported on Saturday night and occurred at noon on Friday. College officials tell us that the fraternity has been placed...

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The Standard

New Hanover DA declines to prosecute Pitt County deputy for death of K-9 Chilli

A Pitt County Sheriff’s Office deputy will not face charges in the death of an explosives-detection dog he left in a patrol car on June 11, a special prosecutor announced Nov. 2. New Hanover District Attorney Jason W. Smith concluded that insufficient evidence exists to pursue criminal prosecution after reviewing an examination of the death conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation. The announcement also identified the deputy involved in the death as Grant Foster. The sheriff’s office did not respond to requests to identify Foster. It also did not release information about the incident until more than a month after it happened. Smith’s office was asked to review the case and requested an SBI probe after a public uproar. “While the death of K-9 Chilli was tragic,” Smith wrote, “there is not sufficient evidence to pursue criminal prosecution in this matter.” According to the findings, the incident occurred on a hot day with temperatures above 90 degrees. Foster completed morning training with Chilli in Rocky Mount, picked up lunch and arrived at the sheriff’s office at 1:24 p.m. Key-card records and video show he remained inside until 5:11 p.m. When Foster left the office, he discovered his vehicle was

Pitt County, NC · 1d

WITN

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Eastern North Carolina farmers face worsening drought conditions

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Farmers across eastern North Carolina are dealing with worsening drought conditions, including a Pitt County Christmas tree farmer who has bought new trees to replace those he lost. Gary Foote said he is continuing to grow and hoping for rain. “We bought new trees yesterday...

Pitt County, NC · 12h

The Standard

New judge Sutton promises to balance duty with public care

Pitt County’s newest judge said that she is grateful to voters for entrusting her with the responsibility of the bench and that her intention going forward is to balance legal duty with public care. “The law functions to serve the people. It seems to me in our current political climate, perhaps there has been a neglect of serving people,” said Democrat Watisi Sutton, who unseated two-term Republican judge Daniel Hines Entzminger in the Nov. 3 midterm election 34,518 to 28,305 votes. The total includes provisional and absentee ballots counted Tuesday, but not change from Friday’s canvass. She will serve a four-year term as one of six judges on the District Court bench in Pitt County, which makes up the state 3rd Judicial District. She brings 26 years of legal experience to the post, with her experiences spanning prosecution, public defense, civil aid and municipal government, she said. Sutton’s career includes work as an assistant district attorney in the 2nd Judicial District, managing attorney for Legal Aid’s New Bern office, a town attorney for Williamston and 16 years in a private practice in her hometown of Washington. Within her private practice, Sutton handled criminal defense, family law, civil matters, bankruptcy and

Pitt County, NC · 2d

The Daily Reflector

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Sunday event to remember lives lost to vehicle crashes

Traffic safety advocates will gather at the State Highway Patrol station in Greenville on Sunday to remember people killed in motor vehicle crashes. The 2 p.m. event at 4651 N. Creek Drive is part of statewide observances of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, officials said. A proclamation from Gov. Josh Stein recognized Sunday as a day to remember people killed and seriously injured, acknowledge first responders and advocate for better driving habits. The proclamation said motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for young people in the United States and about 1.2 million people are killed in road crashes each year. In recent years, North Carolina lost an average of 1,675 people a year to crashes, the proclamation said. “We all bear responsibility to focus, drive carefully and keep each other safe,” the governor said. The NC Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST) is organizing Sunday’s events along with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, State Highway Patrol, North Carolina Families for Safe Streets, the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at North Carolina State University and others. Advocates will display empty pairs of shoes to remember the people lost. Other events are taking place in Asheville,

Greenville, NC · 4h

WNCT

Planet Fitness opens second gym in Greenville

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Planet Fitness has opened the doors to its second location in Greenville. The new fitness club is located at 1400 Charles Blvd. and is a 20,000-square-foot facility. The building is open 24/7 and has 70 pieces of cardio equipment, a training room, HIIT area, strength training equipment and a cross-training area. […]

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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

WNCT

Confirmed rabies cases in Pitt County now at five after rabid raccoon attacks dog

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — New numbers from the Pitt County Health Department are shining a light on rabies cases in the area. Health department officials said after a rabid raccoon attacked a dog in Winterville on Monday, the number of cases in the county is now at 5, more than double the number this […]

Pitt County, NC · 16h

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Bell Arthur Fire assists Farmville crews at residential structure fire on N Pineview Lane

Fire crews were battling a residential structure fire Thursday afternoon in the 3000 block of N. Pineview Lane off Moye Turnage Road. Bell Arthur Fire Department said it was on scene assisting the Farmville Fire Department at the home. The call was reported at 12:59 on 11/12/2026, and officials asked people to avoid the area “for the foreseeable future.”

Farmville, NC · 18h

mindfullyamerican.com

7 Hardee’s Biscuit Orders North Carolinians Grew Up On

Hardee’s opened its very first restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina, in 1960. A lot of North Carolinians have a biscuit order they’ve been getting since they were kids. Here are the Hardee’s biscuit orders North Carolinians grew up on. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. A slice of country...

North Carolina · 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...

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Father-Son Team Opens Greenville's First Replay Sports Cards Shop Saturday

Replay Sports Cards is scheduled to open at 518 Greenville Blvd., Suite F, on Saturday, November 14. The shop will be owned by Jim and Jake Whitehurst, and will be the franchise's first location in eastern North Carolina. The company announcement says Jake Whitehurst will manage the Greenville shop's day-to-day...

Greenville, NC · 17h

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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 · 21h

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ECU basketball hosts doubleheader as Swansboro prepares for playoff road trip

How long is Swansboro High's road trip to the second-round playoff game?. Why is Wake Forest's ACC matchup at SMU considered a tough test?. GREENVILLE, Pitt County — It's a busy day for East Carolina University basketball, with both the men's and women's teams taking the court at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday.

Swansboro, NC · 1d

WNCT

Pitt County Board of Elections hand counts ballots of this year’s general election

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Board of Elections conducted a hand-eye count Thursday for the 2026 general elections. Hand-eye counts are done by a bipartisan team that counts by hand a random sample of ballots publicly. This is done to make sure the ballot machines counted the votes accurately, according to elections director […]

Pitt County, NC · 17h

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Donations to food and toy drive will help local families, Bell Arthur Fire Department says

GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Bell Arthur Fire Department says it is partnering with Arthur Christian Church for a food and toy drive Saturday, Nov. 14. Donations can be dropped off at the church from 8 to 11 a.m., according to the event announcement. The church is located at 3435...

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