News Stories
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Parrott Academy honored 12 new Athletic Hall of Fame inductees during a Feb. 5 ceremony.
The red, spiral wristband with two silver keys is hardly a jewel, but to the young woman wearing it, this is a precious gift.
Kenneth Hammond had no intention of blazing a trail 50 years ago as a student at East Carolina University.
A clean audit opinion and a higher fund balance should help Pitt County government when it seeks bonds this spring to renovate a local middle school and refinance existing bonds.
A very dedicated group of Greene Early College High School students decided to continue a tradition in the midst of a pandemic: Project Valentine.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Dear liberals, your man was declared the winner. Where is the happiness? Most of what I read is vindictive, hateful rhetoric by the dogface, pony soldiers (Biden’s terminology). Litigation and due process are cornerstones of American democracy. If you reference the Constitution, include its …
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
AYDEN — Ayden’s Branding Committee continues to seek input from both town residents and those outside of the community.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The Farmville license plate mural has been one of the most popular in town, and now people can purchase their own town license plate for the front of their cars or to display in their homes or offices.
SNOW HILL — Greene County is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine as supplies permit and is closely monitoring cases in the area, according to a local health official.
AYDEN — Ayden’s Branding Committee is still seeking input from both town residents and those outside of the community.
Sports Stories
Thursday, January 14, 2021
FARMVILLE — As the Farmville Central High School volleyball team made its way home from a victory against BeddingieldJan. 5, they were greeted by members of the Farmville community who gathered to show their support.
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
WILLIAMSTON — The boys cross country team from Greene Central High School finished second overall in a nonconference meet Monday at Riverside High School.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
LITTLEFIELD — There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned five-set volleyball match between Pitt County rivals to start the season.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
FARMVILLE — Janiya Foskey has made her college choice.
Opinion Stories
Thursday, February 25, 2021
In an era of information overload, consumers are in need — now more than ever before — of clear, accurate information and reasonable measures to keep them safe.
When North Carolina Democrats are in power, their go-to source of new revenue is to raise sales taxes.
In baseball, three strikes and you’re out. In today’s politics, it’s one strike and you’re out. Just ask Richard Burr. Our senior senator listened to all the evidence in the Trump impeachment trial and voted the courage of his convictions, declaring the former president guilty. The North Car…
Maybe Sen. Richard Burr’s “guilty” vote in Donald Trump’s trial was revenge on Trump for Trump getting revenge on him.
Do you want your congressional representative to be a “workhorse” or a “show horse?”
I remember watching this rounded-face, fair-skinned man, with a stack of paper setting on a table beside him, articulating his political views on television. He would grab a single sheet off the pile, read some of it, chew on it (not literally), and give his opinion of what he read. Oft, you…
Many Christians use the time between Ash Wednesday and the night before Easter to reflect on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. A tradition is to give up something for Lent as a reminder of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. These 5 1/2 weeks often are set apart to focus on scripture, prayer an…
This is the conclusion of this six-part series, the truth about Heaven. It has been a great privilege to take you on this journey over the last few weeks.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Greenville’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a preliminary plat for a nearly 200-acre housing development that will be built along N.C. 43 North.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Like a bad penny, legislation to hide public notices from the public is back in N.C. General Assembly.
Features Stories
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Birthdays
February is designated as American Heart Month to bring awareness to the prevalence and severity of cardiovascular disease in the United States. Nearly a quarter of deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease. Though this is a staggering statistic, the good news is that heart dis…
Let’s defeat the virus. Keep on eating healthy, be physically active, wear your face covering, stay 6 feet apart, keep your spirits up.
Sitting at the spindly card table that is my bedroom work station, I was reminded by the family dog, Max, that my setup for at-home office work stinks.
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SNOW HILL — The Tuscarora tribe once was a powerful economic and social force in the Tar-Pamlico region, a local historian said on Tuesday, discussing their daily lives, struggles and ultimate defeat at Fort Nooherooka during an educational presentation.
FARMVILLE — Celebrating its 34-year anniversary in Farmville, Hiks Fashions of New York was selected as February’s Business of the Month by the Farmville Chamber of Commerce.
FARMVILLE — Dominque Baker of Farmville is hoping to provide both education and inspiration with his model of the H.B. Sugg School.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Eighteen students at Snow Hill Primary were recognized with Terrific Kid awards last week.
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