Williamston News

On Friday, some drivers who stopped at local pumps, shelled out a lot less cash.

The following people were indicted Monday by a Pitt County grand jury. All information, including addresses, is from court records.

Construction is virtually complete on a section of U.S. 17 that establishes a four-lane highway from Camden County to points west.

Soon, Stanley Purvis will fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a barber. Purvis will be one of 17 students to graduate from the first class of a new program administered by Pitt Community College at Grace ...

Hey, read the rules! An arrest has been made in last month's shooting and robbery at a Falkland grocery store and authorities are looking for another suspect.

Rex Raiford of Williamston won the national "MEP Practitioner of the Year" award at the Manufacturing Extension Partnership conference in Orlando, Fla.

A massive drug round-up in Martin County left more than a dozen people in handcuffs this afternoon.

Childhood obesity is a growing concern, both in North Carolina and nationwide. Now one school in the east is taking a brand new approach to not only educating kids about healthy living but also incorporating ...

The Martin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing. It happened in Williamston on Saturday night. via WNCT-TV Greenville

“I am going back on Monday morning”

Clark Jenkins of Tarboro figures he drove almost 300 miles Tuesday, "no further west than Rocky Mount and no further east than Williamston." The third-term state senator campaigned all day in the three counties ... via Daily Southerner

“Their dedication to this event has helped make it one of our largest fundraisers each year.”

Those pledges bring all-time giving for the event to more than $2.3 million. Proceeds support programs and services at University Health Systems' Children's Hospital in Greenville and the 29 counties it serves. via Daily Reflector

“I avoid dark surroundings, try to be around people I know and I make sure I know where the police are. My friends and I look out for each other”

Greenville Police officers arrested three men in connection with a strong-arm robbery on Summit Street early Saturday, a police official said. via The Daily Reflector

“I'd much rather for my phone to ring and somebody tell me we've got a mechanical problem than somebody got hurt”

Visits to Pitt County have become more frequent for Cherie Berry in her travels across the state. via The Daily Reflector

“We are pleased to have these experienced and committed business developers join the Department of Commerce”

N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Jim Fain recently announced three new appointments: Jason Semple, existing industry specialist for the state's Eastern region; Jim Roberts, technology business development ... via Daily Reflector

One man is in the hospital and the person who police say shot him is behind bars tonight. via WNCT-TV Greenville

The Williamston high school has gone to trimesters to better meet the new Michigan graduation requirements. via Lansing State Journal

“The driver of the Pontiac was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time”

A North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper's pursuit of a speeding motorist resulted in a two-car accident and injuries Wednesday afternoon in Tarboro. via Daily Southerner

Authorities in Martin county are cracking down on drugs, and there latest bust got three more dealers off the streets. via WNCT-TV Greenville

Three people from Martin County are behind bars tonight after a drug bust on Friday. via WITN

“The BRAC system is the most apolitical system I've seen in my life”

Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue said Thursday she agreed with U.S. Sen. Richard Burr on one thing about the U.S. Navy's proposed jet training field in eastern North Carolina - that community support is essential in any ... via The Daily Advance