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Sharryse Piggott
PM ReporterSharryse Piggott is WUNC’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 Dare County Board of Commissioners approved an outdoor balloon release ban Tuesday, adding it to the county’s litter ordinance.
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The $6 million Harnett Regional Jetport Terminal opens with the goal of bringing more business to the county.
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The High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, or HAWK, signal technology assists people walking across marked crosswalks. It’s installed in only a few areas across North Carolina.
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A new ordinance bans outdoor balloon releases within the boundaries of the town’s property.
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As drought conditions worsen across much of the state, the Forest Service is discouraging any type of burning to prevent possible wildfires.
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Researchers are using what’s known as “sweaty manikins” to test clothing for women working in the military and fire departments.
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A resident privately purchased the powered chair that’s also expected to help reduce injuries among EMS workers in Dare County.
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The county will soon provide incentive pay to encourage social service workers to stay after hours at Department of Social Services offices with children who don’t have a foster home to go to.
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“The Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery” will open in Winston-Salem with artifacts and historical records dating back to the 18th century.
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Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.