City of Washington swears in new Mayor and council members amid lawsuit
On Wednesday night, the City of Washington swore in it’s new council with Ellen Brabo now serving as the city’s new mayor replacing incumbent Donald Sadler. ...
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Final day to donate to Pitt County Toys for Tots is Dec. 11
Thursday marks the final day to donate to the Toys for Tots in Pitt County, a nationwide campaign that helps deliver gifts to kids in hopes of a joyful holiday. ...
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Jacksonville police warn of online holiday shopping scams
With many people online shopping for the holidays, the Jacksonville police chief is reminding people to keep an eye out for scams as they cross things off their lists. ...
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Democrats say GOP Congressman Murphy’s seat in Third District is in play
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says the Third District could be facing a major change in the 2026 midterm elections. ...
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Elizabeth City Police: Man threatened to burn down municipal building
Police have charged Kendell Lovejoy with communicating threats following a disturbance. ...
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Low Income Energy Assistance Program launches in Pitt Co. after government shutdown delays
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program, known as LIEAP, usually begins Dec. 1 but was pushed back due to the historic government shutdown that ended in mid-November. ...
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LIEAP program launches in Pitt County after government shutdown delays
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program, known as LIEAP, usually begins Dec. 1 but was pushed back due to the historic government shutdown that ended in mid-November. ...
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Farmville adds Americans with Disabilites Act coordinator
Farmville has now hired an ADA coordinator, and the new Farmville mayor, Alex Joyner, says he and the town are working on a plan to become ADA-compliant. ...
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Farmville adds ADA Coordinator
Farmville has now hired an ADA coordinator and the new Farmville Mayor, Alex Joyner, says he and the town are working on a plan to become ADA compliant. ...
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H.S. Football: Kinston seeks 1st State Championship while Tarboro looks to go back-to-back
Both schools play Saturday in the (3A & 2A) State Final. ...
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Greenville cat rescue sets up angel trees to benefit pets
Organized by the Feline Freedom Society, the trees are set up at Grounded in Winterville. ...
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Pitt County Animal Services to begin ‘Home for the HOWLidays’ foster program
The annual fostering program allows residents to open their homes to shelter animals for a few weeks during the holidays. ...
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PharMerica celebrates grand opening of pharmacy in Washington
PharMerica operates over 180 long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide. ...
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Man pleads guilty in Beaufort Co. machete & hammer attack involving woman, child
Ryan Stalls pleaded guilty to 2 counts of first degree attempted murder, first degree kidnapping & attempted first degree forcible sex offense. ...
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Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, while a political fight with Republican legislators to enact additional funding gets resolved. ...
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Powerball jackpot approaches $1 billion, seventh largest in history
The $930 million prize can be claimed tonight as either a $930 million annuity or $429 million in cash. ...
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Fatal crash under investigation in Plymouth
It happened around 3:30 p.m. at U.S. 64 and Wilson Street Extension, right at the Plymouth city limits. ...
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Trio arrested on drug charges in Pitt County
Deputies say they have arrested three residents after finding drugs inside their Pitt County home. ...
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Wawa location in Morehead City set to open in 2027
This will be Wawa’s twelfth location in Eastern Carolina. ...
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Greenville cat rescue hosts “Angel Tree” event benefitting pets
Organized by the Feline Freedom Society, the trees are set up at Grounded in Winterville. ...
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