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The Wilson Times

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Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11

Wilson County’s Veterans Day ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the courthouse, with music, speeches, flag ceremonies and a 21-gun salute.

Wilson County, NC · 1d

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Voters in Edgecombe County will decide Clerk of Superior Court, District Attorney and a District Court judgeship races

Voters in Edgecombe County will decide several races Tuesday, including Clerk of Superior Court, District Attorney and a District Court judgeship. In the Clerk of Superior Court race, Democrat Carol Allen White faces Republican Lisa Preku Webb. The clerk's office handles court records, estate proceedings and other administrative and judicial responsibilities.

Edgecombe County, NC · 4d
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Flu activity rising in ENC, doctors urge vaccination ahead of holidays

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Flu activity is beginning to increase across North Carolina, and health experts warn that the approaching holiday season could lead to more cases. Dr. Philip Lamptey, chief medical officer of FastMed, says clinics statewide have seen an uptick in flu patients over the past several weeks, although activity remains relatively mild.

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Rocky Mount Telegram

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Democratic challenger defeats one-term DA in a landslide victory

An overwhelming majority of voters in Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson counties cast ballots to replace first-term incumbent District Attorney Jeff Marsigli with Democratic challenger Rena Spellman. Four years ago, Marsigli, a Republican, defeated longtime incumbent Democrat Robert Evans by 79 votes in a hard-hitting contest, but unofficial results on Tuesday showed that this year’s contest between Marsigli and Spellman was a big win for the Democrat. Spellman in the three counties in the 8th District combined received 49,878 votes (slightly more than 57.2%) to Marsigli’s 37,271 (nearly 42.8%), according to unofficial vote tallies. That is a 12,607-vote difference. Spellman was victorious in all three counties, with her most narrow win coming in Nash County where she received 21,697 votes (slightly more than 53.5%) to Marsigli’s 18,824 votes (nearly 46.5%). In Wilson County, Spellman received 16,112 votes (nearly 56%) to Marsigli’s 12,689 votes (slightly more than 44%). And in long-historically pro-Democratic Edgecombe County, Spellman received 12,069 votes (67.7%) to Marsigli’s 5,758 votes (32.3%). All vote tallies are unofficial until canvassing. Neither Spellman nor Marsigli could be reached for comment. However, in phone interviews last month with both candidates, the topic of discussion centered around experience. Marsigli said that he likes Spellman,

Edgecombe County, NC · 2d

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$10,000 donation backs signage and bike trails at Craven County Nature Park

CRAVEN COUNTY — Craven County commissioners accepted a $10,000 donation from resident Ann Corby on Monday. The donation will help pay for signage and bike trails at Craven County Nature Park. The park is expected to open in early 2027. County officials say the park will benefit residents and...

Craven County, NC · 1d

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Craven County to illuminate seven buildings green in honor of veterans

How many counties participated in 2025 Operation Green Light?. What services does Craven County Veterans Services Department provide?. Craven County is illuminating seven government buildings green from Nov. 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative honoring military veterans and raising awareness about available support services.

Craven County, NC · 1d

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Beaufort County Board of Education seeks bids for John C. Tayloe Elementary property

The Beaufort County Board of Education is accepting bids for the John C. Tayloe Elementary School property in Washington, making nearly 20 acres of land and its buildings available for purchase. According to a public notice issued by Beaufort County Schools, the property is located at 910 Tarboro St. and...

Washington, NC · 1d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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In Conetoe, leaders call for relief as costs rise across region

On a beautiful afternoon in rural Edgecombe County, a crowd gathered under the late‑season sun to hear a message that has become impossible to ignore across eastern North Carolina: Families are hurting, and area leaders say the state must do more. The event last month brought together Gov. Josh Stein; N.C. Rep. Dante Pittman, D-24th District; N.C. Sen. Kandie Smith, D-5th District; Democratic N.C. Rep.-elect Lorenza Wilkins, who will represent the 25th District; and others, each offering a different vantage point on the same reality. Rising costs are squeezing households, small businesses and congregations alike. Speakers advocated for more than temporary political gestures to meet the moment. Jess Rivera, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and small business owner, opened the event with a message shaped by months of listening sessions across Greene, Wayne, and Wilson counties. Rivera, a Democrat, ousted incumbent N.C. Sen. Buck Newton, R-4th District, in Tuesday’s midterm election, riding a blue wave to victory that also resulted in Republicans losing majority control of the N.C. House. “Everything, and I mean everything, is more expensive,” Rivera said. “Food, gas, the coffee I drank this morning, utilities, healthcare costs — it’s all too much.” Rivera, describing the pressure on

Edgecombe County, NC · 1d

Neuse News

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Kinston council approves downtown selection process, police dog retirement

Kinston City Council approved a process for selecting a nonprofit to promote downtown and support its businesses, authorized police dog Nero’s retirement and approved sewer service for four properties during its Nov. 2 meeting.

Kinston, NC · 3d

The Enterprise

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Rocky Mount to host Martin Luther King Jr. oratorical competition

Rocky Mount’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition will be held Jan. 9, 2027, featuring middle and high school speeches on division, dialogue and understanding.

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

The Wilson Times

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Wilson County Board of Education gets 2 new members

Two incumbents won reelection and newcomers Tekicey Jones and F.T. Franks Jr. won open seats on the Wilson County Board of Education, according to unofficial results.

Wilson County, NC · 3d

Neuse News

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Lenoir school board approves improvement plans, hears transportation concerns

The Lenoir County Board of Education approved school improvement plans for all 17 district schools and heard concerns about student transportation during its Nov. 2 meeting.

Lenoir County, NC · 2d

The Enterprise

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Martin Co. native to discuss latest book

A Martin County native is coming back home to Williamston to talk about her third book. Leah Weiss, who was born in Williamston, left North Carolina around the age of 10. She spent the rest of her adolescence in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This will be Weiss’ second time to visit Martin Memorial in recent years to discuss her books. In 2021, she visited to talk about her second book All the Little Hopes, which takes place in a town much like Williamston — the fictional Riverton — during World War II. Weiss said Williamston’s historic German POW camp inspired All the Little Hopes. Wiess considers herself “southern by grace.” “My roots run deep in the flat lands of North Carolina,” she said. Her first book, If the Creek Don’t Rise, set in Appalachia, sold over 100,000 copies. Weiss began writing full-time after retiring from a 24-year career as Executive Assistant to the headmaster at Virginia Episcopal School in 2015, becoming a best-selling author late in life. Ann Phelps, who retired as branch librarian at Martin Memorial in 2023 after 25 years, is now chair of The Friends of Martin Memorial Library. (The Friends of Martin Memorial Library

Martin County, NC · 4d

WNCT

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City of Greenville seeking artists for upcoming mural project

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge and the Pitt County Civic Arts Committee are inviting local artists to submit their work for a chance to participate in the making of an outdoor mural. The mural will be on a curved retaining wall at Town Common in Greenville. The space allotted […]

Greenville, NC · 1d

WNCT

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Total road closure planned for Williamston overhead bridge

MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Town of Williamston will have a total road closure due to the railroad ties on an overhead bridge being replaced. The scheduled closure dates are November 16,17,18,19,23, and 24; however, if work is not completed by November 24, additional closure dates will be November 30, December 1, 2, and […]

Williamston, NC · 3d

The Enterprise

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A hat trick of accomplishments

Two county commissions and a town council each had individual meetings last week and together the results of those meetings have accomplished a hat trick in the goal department. Now we’re not speaking of a Gordie Howe hat trick — a goal, an assist and a fight in one game — we’re talking about three local governmental bodies achieving major accomplishments in the same week. That’s commendable. Last week, Bertie County, Martin County and the town of Edenton, each took steps worth celebrating. Bertie County cut the ribbon on the Taj Mahal of local animal shelters, Drew Batts held a well-attended community forum in Martin County and the Edenton Town Council came steps closer to a healthy choice for residents craving new flavors at a new local grocery store. Bertie County Manager Juan Vaughan, former Assistant County Manager David Scarborough, Commission Chair Corey Ballance and the entire Bertie Board of Commissioners deserve high praise. The new animal shelter project is completed and the shelter will soon be open for business. The project had been on the drawing boards for over three years. During the time, the commission and Vaughan have come under fire on many occasions for the length of

Martin County, NC · 2d

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Greenville’s Down East Holiday Show opens Nov. 5-8 with 180+ small businesses

GREENVILLE, Pitt County — The 25th Annual Down East Holiday Show runs Nov. 5-8 at the Greenville Convention Center. More than 180 small businesses are expected to sell holiday decorations, handcrafted gifts, food and other items. The show opens Thursday with an adults-only shopping event from 5 to 9...

Greenville, NC · 2d

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Greenville announces free Noon Year’s Eve party Dec. 31 at Five Points Plaza

Families looking to ring in the new year without staying up until midnight can celebrate early at the City of Greenville's annual Noon Year's Eve event. According to the city, the free, family-friendly celebration will take place Thursday, Dec. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Five Points Plaza in downtown Greenville.

Greenville, NC · 3d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Democrat, write-in candidate vying for Edgecombe County commissioner seat

The contest for a seat on the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners comes down to the Democratic nominee who decisively defeated the longtime incumbent commissioner in the spring primary and a candidate who is asking the district’s voters to write her into office. Today marks the final day that District 6 voters can choose between Democrat David Batts, who beat Commissioner Donald Boswell in March by slightly more than 35 percentage points, and Amy Harris Robinette, who is running as an independent write-in candidate. Robinette's name will not appear on the ballot. Voters in District 6 wishing to back her candidacy will need to write her name on the blank line for that race. Boswell was first elected to office in 2010. The winner of today's election is going to serve a four-year term in office and will represent a district that currently encompasses a substantial part of the western and southwestern parts of Edgecombe County. Batts in a phone interview last month said he was bothered about Robinette having decided to run as a write-in candidate after he had entered the contest, had campaigned for months and had won the Democratic primary. Edgecombe County elections officials said that Robinette

Edgecombe County, NC · 4d

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Lenoir County to decide contested school board seat, a district court judgeship and representation in the state legislature

Voters in Lenoir County will decide several races Tuesday, including a contested school board seat, a District Court judgeship and representation in the state legislature. In the District 2 school board race, Republican John Wiggins faces Democrat Merwyn Smith. The other two school board races are uncontested. Republican Billy Davis is running in District 1, while Democrat W.D. Anderson is unopposed in District 5.

Lenoir County, NC · 4d