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Pet Of The Week
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Last Updated: 8:18 AM 09/01/10 - Meet Bailey, a dog available for adoption from the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina. (Full Story) |
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Mom Accused Of Stabbing Son
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Last Updated: 7:45 AM 08/31/10 - A 72-year-old woman from Roanoke Rapids is accused of stabbing her son in the leg. He, too, is facing charges. (Full Story) |
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Bridge Construction Work In Jacksonville
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Last Updated: 5:52 AM 08/31/10 - Construction on the Buddy Phillips Bridge on US 17 in Jacksonville starts Tuesday. (Full Story) |
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Public Hearing On Health System's Future
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Last Updated: 6:52 AM 08/31/10 - The public will have a chance to weigh in Tuesday on the future of the Beaufort Regional Medical System in Washington. (Full Story) |
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Who: Thurlis Little, Director of Athletics
What: Down East Viking Football Classic
When: Saturday, September 18
Where: Rocky Mount Sports Complex
Web: www.ecsu.edu/events/devfc/index.cfm
Who: Jeff Boswell, Stop Human Trafficking NOW Board Member
What: Walk to Stop Human Trafficking NOW
When: Sunday, September 26, 3 p.m.
Where: Greenville Town Common
Phone: National Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-3737-888
Pitt County Sheriff's Office: 252-902-2TIP
Web: www.encstophumantrafficking.org
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Who: Jeff Charles, Voice of the Pirates
What: Morning Drive with Jeff Charles
When: Weekdays, 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Where: Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 AM
Web: www.pirateradio1250.com
Details: "The Morning Drive" will be a fast paced and live morning show with updates on local news, sports, weather, traffic, plus a variety of daily features.
Who: Jim Bisbee, President of the Neuse River Bridge Foundation. Georgiana Bircher, Coordinator of the Run.
What: Neuse River Bridge Run
When: Saturday. October 16
Where: New Bern
Phone: (252) 634-2370
Web: www.bridgerun.org
Details: Half Marathon @ 7:00am. 10K @ 8:00am. 5K @ 8:30am. Half Marathon race route to cross three bridges, three townships and historic downtown. SuperKid's Fun Run: ages 10 and under. 4 age divisions. 2 race routes. All crossing at official finish line. Fun Run begins after 5K start time. Bridge Run activities include a costume contest, largest team contest, pasta pre race dinner for registered runners at Hilton. Post race event to include community health expo at Union Point Park, awards ceremony, live entertainment, children activities and much more.
Who: Edwin Jones, Organizer
What: Motorcade Renactment of the Adkin High School 1951 Protest for Equality
When: Saturday, September 4
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Who: Jerri Oughton, Beaufort County Concert Association
What: Beaufort County Concert Association
Phone: (252) 975-7524
Web: www.gobcca.org
Details: They are hosting a membership drive ahead of the first concert on September 16.
Who: Dr. Greg Murphy, Eastern Urological Associates. Dr. Charles Knupp, Leo Jenkins Cancer Center
What: Prostate Cancer Awareness/Screenings
When: September 18
Where: Leo Jenkins Cancer Center, Greenville
Phone: (252) 744-4929
Who: Volunteer, Humane Society of Eastern Carolina
What: Pet of the Week
Phone: (252) 413-7247
Web: www.hsecarolina.org
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Who: Tammy Whitten, Crystal Coast/East Carolina Parent Magazine
What: Crystal Coast/East Carolina Parent Magazine
Web: eastcarolinaparent.com crystalcoastfamily.com
Friday, September 3, 2010
Who: Dr. Lee West, Hooker Memorial Christian Church. Richard Law, Board Chairman of Hooker Memorial Christian Church
What: Game Day Parking
Where: Hooker Memorial Christian Church, on the corner of Elm and E. Greenville Blvd.
Details: It costs $10 to park there during the ECU football games. The money goes to a local charity.
Who: Bobbie Parsons, Saving Graces for Felines
What: Cat Adoptions at PetsMart
When: Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: PetsMart in Greenville
Phone: (252) 355-3404
Web: www.savinggraces4felines.com
Who: Thurlis Little, Director of Athletics
What: Down East Viking Football Classic
When: Saturday, September 18
Where: Rocky Mount Sports Complex
Web: www.ecsu.edu/events/devfc/index.cfm
Who: Jeff Boswell, Stop Human Trafficking NOW Board Member
What: Walk to Stop Human Trafficking NOW
When: Sunday, September 26, 3 p.m.
Where: Greenville Town Common
Phone: National Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-3737-888
Pitt County Sheriff's Office: 252-902-2TIP
Web: www.encstophumantrafficking.org
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Who: Jeff Charles, Voice of the Pirates
What: Morning Drive with Jeff Charles
When: Weekdays, 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Where: Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 AM
Web: www.pirateradio1250.com
Details: "The Morning Drive" will be a fast paced and live morning show with updates on local news, sports, weather, traffic, plus a variety of daily features.
Who: Jim Bisbee, President of the Neuse River Bridge Foundation. Georgiana Bircher, Coordinator of the Run.
What: Neuse River Bridge Run
When: Saturday. October 16
Where: New Bern
Phone: (252) 634-2370
Web: www.bridgerun.org
Details: Half Marathon @ 7:00am. 10K @ 8:00am. 5K @ 8:30am. Half Marathon race route to cross three bridges, three townships and historic downtown. SuperKid's Fun Run: ages 10 and under. 4 age divisions. 2 race routes. All crossing at official finish line. Fun Run begins after 5K start time. Bridge Run activities include a costume contest, largest team contest, pasta pre race dinner for registered runners at Hilton. Post race event to include community health expo at Union Point Park, awards ceremony, live entertainment, children activities and much more.
Who: Edwin Jones, Organizer
What: Motorcade Renactment of the Adkin High School 1951 Protest for Equality
When: Saturday, September 4
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Who: Jerri Oughton, Beaufort County Concert Association
What: Beaufort County Concert Association
Phone: (252) 975-7524
Web: www.gobcca.org
Details: They are hosting a membership drive ahead of the first concert on September 16.
Who: Dr. Greg Murphy, Eastern Urological Associates. Dr. Charles Knupp, Leo Jenkins Cancer Center
What: Prostate Cancer Awareness/Screenings
When: September 18
Where: Leo Jenkins Cancer Center, Greenville
Phone: (252) 744-4929
Who: Volunteer, Humane Society of Eastern Carolina
What: Pet of the Week
Phone: (252) 413-7247
Web: www.hsecarolina.org
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Who: Tammy Whitten, Crystal Coast/East Carolina Parent Magazine
What: Crystal Coast/East Carolina Parent Magazine
Web: eastcarolinaparent.com crystalcoastfamily.com
Friday, September 3, 2010
Who: Dr. Lee West, Hooker Memorial Christian Church. Richard Law, Board Chairman of Hooker Memorial Christian Church
What: Game Day Parking
Where: Hooker Memorial Christian Church, on the corner of Elm and E. Greenville Blvd.
Details: It costs $10 to park there during the ECU football games. The money goes to a local charity.
Who: Bobbie Parsons, Saving Graces for Felines
What: Cat Adoptions at PetsMart
When: Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: PetsMart in Greenville
Phone: (252) 355-3404
Web: www.savinggraces4felines.com
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Heather King always knew she wanted to be a journalist and tell stories, but she didn't figure out the TV part of it until high school. Heather says, "don't laugh, but a few years on the Glenbard West speech team made the difference." So, she left the Chicago suburb where she grew up for the heart of the Midwest and headed to the University of Missouri. Heather worked as a reporter and anchor at KOMU-TV, the NBC affiliate in Columbia, Missouri. The minute she felt the buzz and energy of an actual newsroom, she knew she picked the right career. Heather's reporting has been recognized by the Radio and Television News Directors Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Heather is the anchor and executive producer of WITN News at Sunrise and also reports. She's been fascinated by morning news since an internship with a Chicago television station. Heather will admit she hasn't always been a morning person, but she says it's easy to wake up well before the sun when you love your job! Heather and her husband Chris live in Greenville with their dog, Dixie. |
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"There's gonna be weather, whether or not." These were the words Jim Howard's grandfather would tell him every time Jim would start talking about approaching snow. Growing up in Poughkeepsie, New York allowed Jim many opportunities to bug his family about the snow. Now, living in North Carolina allows him to bug them about hurricanes as well! Jim's road to Eastern Carolina went from a childhood in upstate New York to his adolescence in South Florida. Looking out the airplane window his first time flying into West Palm Beach, Jim turned to his mom and said "look, there's snow on the ground!" Jim says she gave him a funny smile. The smile turned into a laugh when they stepped off the plane and Jim realized that the "snow" was sand, and the air felt like a furnace! This is just one of many experiences that fueled Jim's desire to learn more about the earth's atmosphere. Jim's passion for weather took him to Florida State University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology. Within a week, he secured his first job, as the morning meteorologist for a Panama City, Florida television station. Although he was very excited about his first job, he quickly discovered one big problem. He would have to readjust his alarm clock from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Strong coffee and cold showers became a regular part of his morning! Jim says he was a fully transformed "morning person" when offered the opportunity to work as the meteorologist on WITN News at Sunrise in 2001. With family in both New York and Florida, Eastern Carolina has proved to be the perfect location for Jim. He says being a part of WITN News at Sunrise has wildly exceeded his expectations. The people of Eastern Carolina are as kind and generous as any he's every met, and the variety of weather keeps him on his toes! From snow to hurricanes, to severe thunderstorms to tornadoes, Jim says there's one thing that can be definitely said about our climate: "There's gonna be weather, whether or not!" |
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Complaints Lead To Cease And Desist Order For Online Payday Lender
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Last Updated: 9:08 AM 08/31/10 - The Better Business Bureau is warning about a online payday lender that has also gotten the attention of the North Carolina Attorney General. (Full Story) |
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Mortgage Fraud Increasing
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Last Updated: 9:22 AM 08/30/10 - Mortgage fraud dropped by more than 50% after 2006, until now. (Full Story) |
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Zappos Confirmation Email Scam
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Last Updated: 7:55 AM 08/23/10 - The Better Business Bureau says people are getting confirmation emails that look like they are from the online retailer, Zappos. (Full Story) |
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"Dislike" Button On Facebook Is A Scam
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Last Updated: 8:11 AM 08/17/10 - Many wish Facebook offered a "dislike" feature, but it doesn't yet. Opportunities to get a "dislike" button are just a scam. (Full Story) |
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Fake Soldier Dating Scam
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Last Updated: 7:40 AM 08/05/10 - North Carolina's friendliness for the military is being used by online scammers to get money from the unsuspecting. (Full Story) |
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Scammers Snatch Social Security Numbers Of Children
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Last Updated: 7:59 AM 08/03/10 - Authorities say hundreds of online businesses are using computers to find unused Social Security numbers, many of which belong to children. (Full Story) |
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McDonald's Facebook Scam
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Last Updated: 6:37 AM 07/23/10 - The Better Business Bureau is warning Facebook users of a scam that tempts your appetite for information. (Full Story) |
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Havelock Official Get Complaints About Company
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Last Updated: 9:47 AM 07/21/10 - The city says APX Alarm Security Solution Company is upsetting some residents with their sales tactics, though the company is not accused of any wrongdoing. (Full Story) |
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Wayne County Sheriff Issues Citizens Alert Over Scams
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Last Updated: 6:47 AM 07/19/10 - Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders says one man has lost more than $100,000 to scam artists and still thinks his payday is coming. (Full Story) |
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New Twist In Secret Shopper Scams
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Last Updated: 7:43 AM 07/16/10 - Authorities say people across the country are getting checks that appear to be from the state government in Tennessee. (Full Story) |
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Gulf Oil Spill Scams
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Last Updated: 8:39 AM 07/12/10 - The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolina says scam artists are now using the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as a lure to scam people. (Full Story) |
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Scammers Using "Make-A-Wish Foundation" Name
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Last Updated: 8:45 AM 07/12/10 - Officials say scam artists are claiming to be with the well-known charity, telling people they've won a sweepstakes. (Full Story) |
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