AP-US-NORTH-CAROLINA-DEPUTY-SHOOTING Calls for justice at N.C. funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — The funeral for Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man shot and killed by deputies in North Carolina, brought calls for justice from the Rev. Al Sharpton and attorneys for the family. Sharpton delivered a fiery eulogy that likened delays…… read more »
More than 350 students graduated from the University of Mount Olive over the weekend during three ceremonies. It was the first in-person commencement at the institution in over a year. The ceremonies were held by school with each graduate receiving two non-transferable guest tickets to ensure social distancing. UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom said,…… read more »
There is nothing better than to open the playoffs in near-perfect fashion. Just ask North Duplin. The Rebels scored 10 runs on 10 hits and did not allow a run during a 10-0, mercy-rule win against Falls Lake Academy in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs on Monday evening.…… read more »
The Goldsboro City Council approves new decorum for its public comment sessions. At the last April meeting, the council approved returning to holding a public comment period at each of the council’s two regular monthly meetings. Speakers will be limited to three minutes each and the entire public comment session is not to exceed 30…… read more »
The City of Kinston is easing its COVID-19 emergency orders. On Monday, Kinston Mayor Don Hardy announced he has rescinded the two emergency proclamations made at the beginning of the pandemic. Mayor Hardy has ended the mask mandate and the curfew orders for the City of Kinston. Kinston residents are still encouraged to wear masks…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Division will explore six subjects during its Junior Bison Camps this summer. The youth day camps are returning to the college’s campus after a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Workforce Continuing Education is honored to serve our Junior Bison face-to-face this year,” said Coordinator Lisa D.…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools recently recognized its 2020-2021 Beginning Teacher of the Year, the 2020-2021 Instructional Assistant of the Year, and the 2020-2021 Career & Technical Education Middle School and High School Teacher of the Year. Instructional Assistant of the Year This year, WCPS held a virtual celebration to honor its school-level Instructional Assistants of…… read more »
It’s time to dust off your bicycle helmets, because National Bike to School Day is this week. On Wednesday, May 5, no matter where learning is happening, families, neighborhoods and schools are encouraged to bike to school. The event brings attention to the importance of creating safe routes to schools. … read more »
NORTH CAROLINA-DEPUTY SHOOTING Mourners gathering Monday for funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — Mourners are gathering for the funeral of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man shot and killed by deputies in North Carolina. The invitation-only service at noon Monday in a church in Elizabeth City follows public viewings a day…… read more »
Around 12:30 AM Sunday morning, Kinston Police responded to a report of a person tampering with motor vehicles in a parking lot on the 100 block of W. Gordon Street. The responding officers did not find anyone matching the description given by the caller. However, the officers did find 57-year-old Jeffrey Hill of Kinston lying…… read more »
