Taking the high road to repair

By Michael Abramowitz | May 23, 2012 - 4:00am

Sometimes bureaucracy works, but for a while it seemed like things were going to go from bad to disastrous for Magdy “Mack” Taha and his business neighbors affected by road reconstruction work on Dickinson Avenue.

Ex-wife testifies in Taft murder trial

By Josh Shaffer | May 23, 2012 - 3:55am

RALEIGH — Hours after Kathy Taft’s slaying, her accused rapist and killer drove past the crime scene, looked up news about it on the Internet and warned “that a lady had been attacked in our neighborhood, and I should lock the doors when he wasn’t home,” his wife testified Tuesday.

Ridenour trial opening statements today

May 23, 2012 - 3:55am

Jury selection concluded Tuesday, and attorneys are expected to deliver opening statements today in the trial of a man accused of shooting his girlfriend and setting her body on fire in 2009.

Pitt manager recommends tax increase

By Ginger Livingston | May 23, 2012 - 3:52am

Pitt County Manager Scott Elliott recommended a 1.5-cent property tax increase to stave off layoffs and protect state funding for public schools during the Board of Commissioners’ first day of budget discussions on Tuesday.

Jones visits E.B. Aycock students

May 22, 2012 - 4:00am

Congressman Walter B. Jones Jr. of Farmville, a Republican who represents the 3rd District of North Carolina, visited E.B. Aycock Middle School on Monday to talk with students about being active citizens.

City, GUC workers to get pay raise

By Michael Abramowitz | May 22, 2012 - 3:55am

Greenville city employees and utility workers are set to receive a larger pay raise this year than last.

Auto auction wants county's business

By Ginger Livingston | May 22, 2012 - 3:55am

A Greenville businessman on Monday asked Pitt County commissioners to let him formally present his proposal for auctioning surplus vehicles.

Driver's ed no longer a free ride

By Jackie Drake | May 22, 2012 - 3:55am

Students in Pitt County will have to pay a $40 fee to take driver’s education classes next year, the Board of Education decided at its meeting Monday night.

Nine jurors selected for trial

May 22, 2012 - 3:50am

Nine jurors have been selected in the trial of a man accused of shooting his girlfriend and setting her body on fire in 2009.

Juror no-show delays Williford trial

By Josh Shaffer | May 22, 2012 - 3:50am

RALEIGH — Testimony in Jason Williford’s capital murder trial is delayed until Tuesday.

Speed likely factor in crash

May 21, 2012 - 3:55pm

Speed likely was a factor in a wreck that killed a Greenville woman ejected from her car on Porter Road, the State Highway Patrol reported Monday.

Garden offers veggies, lessons

By Michael Abramowitz | May 21, 2012 - 4:00am

There is more growing around the garden at west Greenville’s Lucille Gorham Intergenerational Community Center than meets the eye.

City continues budget work

May 21, 2012 - 3:55am

City officials today will tackle pay and benefits recommendations for Greenville’s city and utilities employees when the City Council and the Greenville Utilities Commission meet in joint session at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Committees to report to school board

By Jackie Drake | May 21, 2012 - 3:55am

The Pitt County Board of Education will hear reports from several committees when it meets tonight.

Law firm to assist storm victims

May 21, 2012 - 3:55am

A Raleigh law firm is joining with Legal Aid of North Carolina to assess the legal needs of individuals still experiencing problems related to Hurricane Irene.

Boy Scouts honor Clement

By K.J. Williams | May 21, 2012 - 3:50am

Dr. Ed Clement could look around the room and spot the now-grown faces of babies he delivered.

County to get project updates

May 21, 2012 - 3:50am

Pitt County commissioners will be updated on several projects during today’s 6 p.m. board meeting.

Students being put to the test

By Jackie Drake | May 20, 2012 - 5:40am

Students and staff across Pitt County Schools are preparing for end-of-grade tests that begin this week.

Tackling a budget balancing act

By Ginger Livingston | May 20, 2012 - 3:55am

Funding education, protecting the community, keeping people healthy and generating jobs.

League celebrates service to needy

May 20, 2012 - 3:50am

The Service League of Greenville celebrated 74 years of service to Pitt County on Wednesday at its annual luncheon at Rock Springs Center.

PCC Notes: Everett honored

May 20, 2012 - 3:45am

WINTERVILLE — Pitt Community College administrators took time at graduation this month to show appreciation to an employee who has made outstanding contributions to the school and community for more than 20 years.

ECU Notes: Students receive fellowships

May 20, 2012 - 3:45am

Six students from East Carolina University have received Schweitzer Fellowships for 2012-13.

Roll Call: House OKs military budget

By Voterama In Congress | May 20, 2012 - 3:40am

WASHINGTON — Here’s how area members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending May 18.

Minor injuries in plane crash

By Kristin Zachary | May 19, 2012 - 3:52pm

A single-engine plane crashed in the woods behind a County Home Road home Saturday afternoon and resulted in minor injuries, a State Highway Patrol official said.

Gas prices baffle consumers

By K.J. Williams | May 19, 2012 - 3:59am

The gas really is cheaper on the other side of U.S. 264, heading east into Washington, N.C., from Greenville.