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Family cemetery in Pitt County to be moved for road widening project

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 6, 2025 at 7:03 AM EST
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A Pitt County cemetery is being relocated as part of the expansion of Evans Street/Old Tar Road.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is planning to widen the road that connects Greenville and Winterville from two lanes to four. The project is intended to reduce congestion and improve safety.

The Harrington Family Cemetery, located off Old Tar Road, will be relocated to Pinewood Memorial Cemetery. The deceased’s next of kin have been notified and have approved the relocation.

The entire process is expected to take approximately two weeks, though officials said severe weather on Wednesday has delayed further work until Friday.

Road construction on the $185 million project is expected to start in the summer of 2026.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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