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“We need to make it worthwhile for the sacrifices made by men and women of the military.”

Veterans were applauded as they passed spectators walking down Herritage Street on Saturday. via Kinston Free Press

“She also sings, so she helps me learn my songs”

The Farmville Community Arts Council's latest production, "Scrooge, The Musical," is literally a family affair. via The Daily Reflector

“John brings a proven record of success and a keen understanding of how public policy is shaped in our state, while showing a passion for improving the lives of his fellow North Carolinians”

U.S. Rep. Walter Jones is a real character. The Farmville Republican is one of five major characters in a play about the impeachment of President Bush written by Washington lawyer Bruce Fein and Hollywood ... via News Observer

“We believe these suspects possibly to be responsible for multiple robberies in and around Pitt County”

Farmville police officers are still searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery at a Pizza Hut on Monday night. via The Daily Reflector

Farmville police say armed men stormed into a restaurant last night after closing, robbing the business before running out the back door. via WITN

Pitt County deputies are investigating a report of statutory rape involving a teenage girl. via The Daily Reflector

“You've been to middle school. There's no more (bullying) than back then.”

Although an eighth-grade student was assaulted on Tuesday at South Edgecombe Middle School, it may be a community that is readying to push back. via Daily Southerner

A 21-year-old Greenville man suffered minor injuries Sunday when somebody hit him in the face and head in the roadway at Third and Library streets, according to a report filed with the Greenville Police ... via The Daily Reflector

“We've been seeing a lot of people getting involved in United Way, but we've never known sport bikes to get involved. So we decided to be the first ones”

Hoping to help the United Way make its fundraising goal before its Dec. 6 deadline, the R-Riders Motorcycle Club is hosting its first annual community ride today. via Goldsboro News-Argus

A Farmville man's wallet was stolen at gunpoint early Wednesday morning outside his home, according to reports from the Pitt County Sheriff's Office. via The Daily Reflector

An accident in Pitt County leaves four people in the hospital tonight. Troopers say a car made an illegal left turn, and a semi truck T-boned it. via WNCT-TV Greenville

“Luckily, it wasn't as bad as it looked”

Four people, including two children, were injured shortly after 7 p.m. Monday when a car and truck collided outside of Farmville near the intersection of U.S. 264 Alternate and Moye Turnage Road. via The Daily Reflector

“I want someone in the White House who will see that America returns to greatness”

U.S. Rep. Walter B. Jones didn't want to talk about re-election plans two months ago, although the seven-term GOP congressman had learned months earlier that next year he will face his first ever primary ... via Daily Advance

Like mushrooms following the rain, election signs have sprouted along rights-of-way countywide. via The Daily Reflector

“Planning for the future of your child or dependent with special needs”

Berlin aircraft to be displayed The Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 960 of Farmville will sponsor a Douglas C-54E aircraft from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Oct. via The Daily Reflector

Kids in the Kitchen ViQuest Center, 2610 Stantonsburg Road, will host Kids in the Kitchen on Saturday. via The Daily Reflector

“Didn't think ya'll would look for me out here.”

U.S. Marshals arrested a wanted Pitt County man found hiding in California on Thursday. via The Daily Reflector

“They like the convenience of being able to come to the pharmacy and get the vaccinations in a location they're familiar with. And they don't have much of a wait. They can come right in and get waited on”

You can get a jump on your flu and pneumonia vaccines for this season. Best Value Drug in Farmville is offering both shots this week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. via WNCT-TV Greenville

“It's very exciting and challenging, but I'm enjoying it”

After a career in real estate and a return to school for a finance degree, Ashley Lewis has completed a vocational makeover by assuming ownership of Panache Hair, Nail and Skin Spa at 420-H E. Arlington Blvd. via Daily Reflector

East Carolina University's Family Fare series kicks off Friday with Storybook Theatre's performance of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Based on the book by C.S. Lewis, the play tells the story of the ... via The Daily Reflector