
Sharryse Piggott
PM ReporterSharryse Piggott is ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾â€™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 town of Bethel’s board of commissioners gave approval for the Pitt County Sheriff’s Department to cover certain police operations.
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Two non-profit groups collaborated to design the city’s newest park.
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The North Carolina Freedom Park, a 20-year project, is expected to have its grand opening this summer.
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North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission officials have some safety tips to help the public avoid any problems with the bears.
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High blood sugar in test animals created more buildup of toxic proteins that give rise to Alzheimer's disease, researchers found.
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The city of Durham Office on Youth is partnering with others to organize the festival aimed at highlighting children and teens.
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Devil-Dog Dungarees is a family-owned men’s lifestyle company that started off manufacturing jeans. Through its clothing, the company supports the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit that helps veterans.
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The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is working with several partners to revitalize Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon.
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Just days after breaking ground on its first location in Dare County, the popular gas station chain has now announced plans to expand to three other areas in the state.
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The three sophomores were selected to be commissioned as officers in the U.S. Space Force after they graduate.