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Pitt County bus technicians make top 12 in state

Two bus technicians with Pitt County Schools rank among the top 12 in the state this year.

Dustin Wells and Tony Richardson placed fifth and 11th, respectively, in the Best School Bus Inspector Contest sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the North Carolina Pupil Transportation Association on July 15.
Mark Rutledge: Honest Abe probably never fudged on a book report
With nearly 15 years worth of newspaper columns, I’m occasionally asked if I’ve written any books. I can finally answer yes to that question.

One of my co-workers left on my desk this week a book that I co-authored in 1972. Frankly, I’d forgotten all about it.
Grifton toddler drowns
GRIFTON — A 2-year-old Grifton girl is dead after drowning Thursday in a pool next to her home, according to the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office.
Police: DA rules in Smith investigation
A review of an SBI probe found insufficient evidence to support an allegation of excessive force during the June 6 arrest of a Greenville City Councilwoman, the Greenville Police Department announced.

NC Marines build full-immersion training complex

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina Marine base is building an indoor training complex to simulate the "fog of war" of Afghan combat, a project designed to reduce mental health problems by better preparing Marines for battle stress.