A thief who forced open the door of a home off Old Fire Tower Road made off with items valued at nearly $5,000, according to a Greenville Police Department case report.

The break-in reportedly occurred between 2 p.m. and 11:16 p.m. on Friday at a home in the 2000 block of Old Fire Tower Road.

The…

Local high school juniors and seniors will get the chance to weigh their options and learn more about prospective colleges today at the Pitt County College Fair, held at the Greenville Convention Center.

With more than 55 colleges from North Carolina and the Southeast slated to attend the event…

A woman was charged with driving left of center and a child restraint violation after a wreck on N.C. 903 near Winterville that injured five people, according to a weekly review of crashes investigated in Pitt County by the State Highway Patrol.

Tanisha Areatha Dildy of Farmville, was…

Consistent shooting is a cornerstone for building a winning basketball team, and as Jeff Lebo tries to build the first winning team since 2012-13 at East Carolina, he is zeroing in on better marksmanship.

That makes sense for two reasons. For one, Lebo’s team shot just shy of 40 percent as a…

J.H. Rose has finally found some momentum, winning three of its last four games after sputtering to an 0-4 start.

Now is as good a time as any for the Rampants to be trending upwards, because awaiting them Friday might be their toughest task to date.

Rose travels to D.H. Conley this week for the…

American Athletic Conference football gets another showcase moment Thursday night when the key AAC West Division matchup between Memphis and Houston will be broadcast on ESPN at 8 p.m.

Both teams enter the game in Houston with 2-1 league records, trailing only Navy and its 3-1 mark.

“I think…

Given the overwhelming workload of any conscientious animal control officer — and it's clear that Tim Langley is that — having to contend with the challenging husbandry and welfare concerns that exotic animals bring to the area is one responsibility that can and should be…

This has been a very interesting election season so far with a strong list of candidates running for office. The results of this election couldn't be more important for the future of our city.  

I have gotten to know Brian Meyerhoeffer over the past several years and am excited that he…

In response to the letter to the editor in Sunday’s Public Forum supporting a mayoral candidate, there are two Bill Coffmans residing in Greenville. The Bill Coffman of Coffman’s Menswear does not make public opinions. I would like our customers to know that we do not take stances in…

Q I am prediabetic. Someone told me eating ragi would be better than eating rice. Is that true? — G.H., Winterville

A I am sure no one would have asked me this question 10 years ago, but not only do we have more diversity in our local citizenry but also greater interest in foods not grown or…

Tie Breakers Sports Bar and Grill is a haven for sports enthusiasts, foodies and families seeking tasty food and a fun-filled night.

The newly remodeled restaurant has ample seating, three pool tables, a large bar area, a stage and dance floor, video games for the kids and video poker for the…

Q Our son-in-law recently lodged a complaint that our daughter shared: that we are “far too involved” in their personal business. It makes him uncomfortable to know his wife talks to her parents about much of their lives.

We understand and would happily step back, but are not sure…

If you’re going to settle in and catch any playoff race this year, today is probably the day to do it.

NASCAR’s playoffs hit the halfway mark today at Talladega Superspeedway. The only restrictor plate race in the 10-race sprint to crown a champion is no longer the elimination race for…

It was senior night on the high school volleyball court, and our oldest was playing hard. At the end of a point midway into the second game, she staggered a few steps and passed out.

She rebounded within minutes with no serious injury, but while she was in distress and whispering, “It’s…

“No quarter.”

The red war flags bearing the East Carolina logo and those ominous, infamous pirate words became a unique tradition at the end of the third quarter of football games at the university 10 years ago.

As the flag was shimmied up the pole in the west end zone in Dowdy-Ficklen…