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MrBeast brings back former contestants for second chance at big money
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — If given the opportunity, would you split or steal $250,000? MrBeast raises the tension, excitement with first ‘completely real-time’ video In MrBeast’s newest Instagram video, he brings back two contestants, No. 58 and No. 42 from his video Ages 1 – 100 Decide Who Wins $250,000. It’s the video where MrBeast […]
Animals for adoption
Animal Services The Pitt County Animal Services Pets of the Week are Paris, a large, adult female retriever mix, and Blanca, a large, senior-adult female white cat. The animal shelter, located at 4550 County Home Road, is open weekdays by appointment. Call 902-1725. Visit 24petconnect.com to view animals available for adoption. Humane Society ...
May 4 Birthdays and Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS May 4: London Godley May 5: Robin Wainwright, Tammy Lambert May 6: Brad Woodard May 7: Tony Ellis May 8: Ramone Bams ANNIVERSARIES May 6: Irene and Doc Hardison Please send updates and new entries to standardnews@ncweeklies.com Bobby Burns can be reached at baburns@reflector.com and 329-9572.
Initial BBQ, Blues and Brews at Wildwood Park a big success
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Folks gathered at Wildwood Park on Saturday to celebrate the inaugural BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival. Wildwood Park was where the City of Greenville and many others took part in the new festival. The event kicked off with WNCT’s own Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon. People drove from around the area […]
Episode 115: ‘9 On The Positive Side’
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Welcome to the latest episode of “9 On The Positive Side.” CLICK HERE for the “9 On The Positive Side” page This weekly 30-minute show puts the positive news front and center. This weekly 30-minute show puts the positive news front and center. You can find the show each Saturday at […]
May events calendar
These May events offer music, theater and family fun for Greenville-area residents. Here is a sampling. ‘The Great Gatsby’ Farmville Community Arts Council will present “The Great Gatsby” at 3 and 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday at Paramount Theatre, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville. Tickets are $15-$20 for members and $20-$25 for others. Visit showtix4u.com/events/23142 or facebook.com/FarmvilleArts. ...
The Planting Has Begun: Community Garden comes to life
The first seeds have been sewn at the Josephine Royster Community Garden at 105 West 7th Street. The garden is named after Royster who had been a member of the Washington Housing Authority Board for 40 years. Local volunteers got to work prepping the soil and planting the first crop of herbs and vegetables. “Thanks […] The post The Planting Has Begun: Community Garden comes to life appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Mid-Atlantic Reptile Expo brings lovers of creatures scaly and reptilian
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Calling lovers of all creatures scaly and reptilian! The Mid-Atlantic Reptile Expo made its quarterly stop at the Greenville Convention Center on Saturday. Organizers expected more than 4,000 reptile enthusiasts to make their way to our area to look at snakes, frogs, turtles and more. Animal Care of Greenville attended the […]
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