Deric Rush
Reporter/MMJ
Greenville, North Carolina
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Deric Rush graduated from the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism & Mass Communications with B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.
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Two severe storms heading for eastern regions of North Carolina could cause area testing sites to shut down.
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Community members gave speeches, sang hymns, and children recited excerpts from some of King’s most famous speeches.
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The credits, which were part of President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan, provide the largest child tax credit ever
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Onslow County Schools will move to remote instruction for Friday for grades Pre-K through 8th grade as a result of staffing shortages.
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More than 115 hospitals in our state have seen a rise in hospitalizations.
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On Monday, the Lenoir County school board elected to reinstate its mandatory mask mandate, effective Wednesday.
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The 2nd Marine Logistics Group hosted a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new 70,000 square foot state-of-the-art Naval Dental Center on Camp Lejeune.
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Two Eastern Carolina fire marshals provided a list of safety tips for people when using space heaters.
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Police said they have found Amari Christiansen, a six-year-old boy who has been missing for nearly a day.
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The Beaufort Culture Club held an event Thursday to honor the bravery shown by Eugene Goodman and other officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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On Monday, Onslow County Public Health Director Kristen Hoover shared that the county had reached a record in daily COVID cases.
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The testing at StarMed Healthcare in Jacksonville Monday was taking place inside, but the line to get inside and get a test wrapped around the building.
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The Environmental Protection Agency says about 1 million extra tons of trash are thrown away between the Thanksgiving and New Year’s holiday period.
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Some Eastern Carolina healthcare staff say they have worked numerous 15-hour shifts since Christmas.
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"There’s absolutely no reason why someone that’s contagious should be going to work"
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Local businesses lose out on game day bustle in wake of COVID cases
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Troops carry food seven miles for kids in need.
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AAA predicts more than 109 million Americans will travel for the holidays. It would be a 184% increase from last year.
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With Christmas this weekend and New Year’s the following, health experts say testing with rapid test kits is essential to keep loved ones safe.
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Dr. Cohen, Department of Health and Human Services secretary, said the Omicron variant is the most contagious variant yet.
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Health experts encourage booster shots amid Omicron spread.
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Service organization holds toy giveaway.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the first flu-related death of the 2021-2022 flu season on Tuesday.
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There is an estimated 2,100-unit deficit in affordable housing across Onslow County.
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Hundreds are missing and at least 88 are dead after the series of tornadoes that struck the Midwest on Friday and Saturday.
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An Eastern Carolina woman was a victim of a phone scam that cost her $4,000.
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Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development will now have its own building at the old train depot in Jacksonville.
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“It takes a village to make sure that children are well taken care of," The Grazing Tray Owner Samantha Prevatte said.
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Clinic has ribbon cutting despite being opened.
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South African data reports show that the variant has already hospitalized children younger than two years old.
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Firemen have been monitoring the conditions on Pilot Mountain and say these types of burns are especially likely in rural areas.
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The Onslow Christmas Cheer program was started in the early 1970s to provide toys, food, and other resources to children from birth to age 12 as well as their families in need.
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The Holiday Shopping Task Force runs through December 31st.
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As COVID-19 numbers are a lot less compared to last year in North Carolina, many families were able to celebrate in-person for Thanksgiving.
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Health experts recommend limited contact during Thanksgiving.
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The extension is expected to bring over 3,400 new jobs, and generate about $19 million in state and local tax benefits for the county.
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“I’m proud. Hands down I’m proud of him. He did what he had to do. He saved his mama. He saved his mom," Daniel Bell's stepfather said.
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The ceremony was held at the Public Safety Memorial where service members paid tribute to the 14 men and women known to have died in service.
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People at local grocery stores have been directly feeling the effects of inflation as a result of the pandemic-induced global supply chain issue.
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Under the new state budget, teachers and other state employees will receive a 2.5% increase in their annual salaries.
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The clinic will be held at the consolidated human services building and is available to everyone eligible for vaccination with or without an appointment.
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Foundation pays mortgage of Gold Star family.
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New Purple Heart memorial at Lejeune memorial gardens.
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Parents say special needs children bullied in public schools.
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Despite the cancellation of the Veterans Day Parade, the work to preserve the legacy of those who served forges on.
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President Biden issued the federal order Thursday that is expected to impact about 84 million workers at medium and large businesses.
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County officials say the shredder, nicknamed “The Bandit,” can shred 600 tires in an hour.
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An influential advisory panel recommended child-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 Tuesday.