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Concerns rise about possible flooding in ENC from heavy rains
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Depending on where you live, you might see some flooded roads Thursday morning and some counties may see up to several inches of rain from a weather system making its way through the area. Experts say low-lying areas and low-lying streets are some spots to keep in mind. Crews are also […]
Second arrest made in Bethel store robbery
BETHEL, N.C. (WITN) - A second arrest has been made in an armed robbery at a Bethel convenience store. Pitt County deputies on Tuesday arrested Nicholas Bullock, of Greenville. The man is charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of conspire to commit armed robbery, and two...
Greenville residents respond to the new city trash ordinance
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville City Council members have approved a new ordinance on the illegal use of downtown dumpsters. When traveling downtown, you may see overflowing trash from trash cans and dumpsters. Resident, Bev Godwin says, “It looks terrible. There needs to be something done about the litter and...
Greenville police get $1.4 million grant for new body and car cameras
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -The Greenville police department is going to be able to buy 220 new body-worn cameras and 80 in-car cameras. Those cameras will be funded by $1.4 million in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 signed into law by President Biden. Greenville police said on Facebook, “On behalf...
Chicken Salad Chick bringing favorites to Greenville
ATLANTA – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced on Wednesday its 14th North Carolina restaurant opening in Greenville at 112 Red Banks Road. Featuring a convenient drive-thru, Chicken Salad Chick of Greenville is owned by the same experienced team who brought the beloved brand to Fayetteville in 2022 and is opening […]
Greenville organization seeks public input ahead of transportation changes
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — The Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Organization (MPO) seeks public input for transportation changes around Pitt County. It is updating its Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for Greenville, Winterville, Ayden, Simpson and surrounding areas. "Every five years, we have to update our metropolitan transportation plan; this is...
GUC determines cause of last weekend’s power outage
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville Utilities Commission has wrapped up its investigation into the cause of the power outage that impacted a big part of the city last Saturday morning. In a statement, GUC said, “We believe a fault on a transmission line caused a circuit breaker on a transformer at the main point of […]
Demolition of local landmark delayed to find potential buyer
Greenville’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a 365-day delay in the demolition of a local landmark to give its owners time to find a buyer who will restore the house to its turn-of-the-century glory. The delay was part of a unanimous vote granting the City of Greenville a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the Jacob W. Higgs House, 1112 Dickinson Ave. Assistant City Attorney Scott Dixon said placing a delay on the demolition is the only authority the commission has over the project. ...
Greenville offers a unique screened-in camping platform
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A park in Greenville offers a screened-in camping platform where you can immerse yourself in the unique eastern Carolina habitat, but stay safe from bugs and weather conditions. Through the rocky trails and tall pine trees, various outdoor activities await at Greenville’s Wildwood Park, which is...
Farmville Arts Council presents ‘Dreamgirls’
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Farmville Community Arts Council is bringing Dreamgirls to the Farmville Paramount Theatre stage for two weekends. Inspired by Motown and R&B legends of the 1960s-70s, Dreamgirls follows the rising stardom of the Dreamettes, an all-girl singing trio from Chicago. Dates:. April 4-6th @7:00 PM. April 7th...
Man critically shot in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) - A Rocky Mount man is in critical condition at a Greenville hospital after being shot last night. Rocky Mount police say Dominique Nixon was found shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Leggett Road around 10:15 p.m. last night. Police say a...
Farmers keeping close eye on greenhouses before tobacco season begins
AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — Tobacco season is on the way. Once again, farmers are preparing their tobacco crops and hoping for a good season. Around mid-April, they’ll begin setting tiny tobacco plants out. From then on, weather will play a big part in how well the crop does throughout the summer. Right now farmers are […]
Don’t leave disaster preparedness to chance
As spring approaches, so do hurricane and wildfire seasons, along with an increased threat of tornadoes and flooding. It’s important to do everything you can not to leave disaster preparedness to chance. Although we can’t control when or where disasters happen, we can take the luck out of preparing for them. Here are some ways you can leave the luck behind and prepare for disasters: ...
March 28 Community News
Email announcements at least a week in advance to community@reflector.com. Sunrise Service The Winterville Ministerial Alliance will sponsor Easter Sunrise Services at 6 a.m. Sunday at Haddocks Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 1548 Ivy Road, Winterville. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. C.E. Cunningham of Mount Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Bird Club ...
Affordable Connectivity Program shutting down
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - James Gatton is over 65 years old with a disability and says his brother is the only family member left for him to keep in touch with, and that communication is a big part of his life. “It was a dark spot of my life, which...
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