
Sharryse Piggott
PM ReporterSharryse Piggott is վ’s PM Reporter. Before she became the afternoon reporter in 2022, Sharryse first joined the station as a fellow for the American Homefront Project in 2021. She’s from a small town called Pocomoke in Maryland. It’s located on the peninsula of Eastern Shore Maryland. Sharryse served 4 years as an active duty U.S Marine and 5 years in the North Carolina Army National Guard. She has over seven years of broadcast experience. Sharryse interned at 101.9 Kiss in New Bern, N.C., and worked for Digital Dope Radio in Atlanta, G.A., as the chief blogger and radio personality. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Sharryse also has a podcast called Connect Like Minds.
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The National Weather Service says Hurricane Idalia will bring heavy rain and winds to the Triangle on Thursday. Some places south of Raleigh can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph at times.
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The nonprofit Moji Coffee Shop and More hosted its first-ever career fair for people with disabilities at Forsyth Technical Community College.
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NC Freedom Park in downtown Raleigh highlights the journey of freedom for Black Americans.
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In addition to accessible trails, the park now includes 10 new bridges.
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The Memory Care Kit program allows caretakers to have interactive conversations with those living with dementia.
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The FDA has expanded its guidelines to be more inclusive to certain members of the LGBTQ community.
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Officials are asking residents to keep an eye out for Elm zigzag sawflies across the state.
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Nomad Development LLC has started construction for a luxury tiny house village.
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“Sensible pads” are designed as low-cost products to use at home for people in underserved areas, without having to test it in a lab.
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Disability pride parades support and honor people who have disabilities across the country.