Sonya Patrick spent many days last summer protesting George Floyd s killing. I was very much concerned before the verdict for Derek Chauvin was announced, said the Wilmington chapter of Black Lives Matter leader, that he would not be convicted. I m glad he was found guilty on all counts. But I still think (the charges should have included) first degree murder.
Chauvin leaving the courthouse in handcuffs spread quickly on social media. His bail was revoked and he was immediately remanded into custody until his sentencing hearing.
In a news release soon after the verdict was read, Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams noted communities across the country were responding to the news. He encouraged the community to pray for the men and woman of the Wilmington Police Department as they serve the area, and thanked the community for their support as they strive to make Wilmington a safe place for everyone.
Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
The following area students were recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi honor society for all academic disciplines at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Krystal Byers, Codi Mann, both of Jacksonville; and Amy Somers of Swansboro.
JPD promotion
Jacksonville Police Department Capt. Richard Mike Kellum was promoted to his current rank during a ceremony held at the Center for Public Safety.
VFW Post 9983 Scout of the Year
Noah Witkowski of Hampstead Boy Scout Troop 235 has been recently named VFW Post 9983 and 5th District Scout of the Year by exemplifying the qualities of the rank of Eagle Scout. Noah has earned over 70 merit badges and has completed over 195 hours of community service.
The East Carolina University softball team (10-16, 1-3 American Athletic Conference) will have a non-conference matchup against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) Seahawks (7-15, 4-2 Colonial Athletic Association) on April 7 at 5 p.m. in Wilmington, North Carolina, and the game can be seen on Flosoftball.
The Pirates recently lost three of four games in a series against the Wichita State University Shockers (24-5, 7-1 AAC) from March 26 through March 28 in Wichita, Kansas. ECU lost by a score of 16-1 on March 26, 7-4 on March 27, and 10-2 on March 28.
The Pirates one win in the series came by a score of 8-4 on March 28. In that game, ECU had 11 hits, seven runs batted in and a total of two home runs.
Sorry about missing you last week. I got a stomach bug and it was really hard to look at the computer screen and try to write. My head and stomach feel much better.
Iâve been fortunate that was probably the first time I have been sick since the pandemic hit. I guess limited contact with people and wearing a mask has its advantages.
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Talking journalism and broadcasting. I was delighted when Kiersten Eury asked me if I would speak to some of her classes. Monday we had three sections online with journalism, publication and broadcasting students from West Cabarrus, Cox Mill and Jay M. Robinson. Ms. Eury, Ms. Ramsey, Ms. Meehan and Ms. Corlâs students had really good questions. Iâm not sure I answered them all. I enjoy telling people our industry.