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SV Liberty in Pierce Creek | July 3, 2024
Seen at dock in Pierce Creek. And a gentle reminder that there’s still time to sign up for Saturday’s Croaker Festival Parade, celebrating Independence Day. Register online here or give Parade Master Paul Fairbank a call at 252-249-1211.
Craven County Board of Commissioners hold public input on proposed gun range ordinance
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — On Monday in Craven County, the board of commissioners held a public hearing on multiple issues. The first being a water system ordinance to remove sewers from the county water services since they no longer operate them as well an ordinance for the establishment of commercial gun ranges. Citizens filled […]
Independence Day celebrations to light up the sky
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang at area Independence Day celebrations. Here are some ways to celebrate: Farmville Folks in Farmville will get a jump on the holiday with a celebration on Wednesday. The day will begin with a youth-led Patriot Parade at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Farmville Public Library. Events at the Town Common begin at 6 p.m....
Northside recognizes 2023-24 athletes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Northside athletic department recently released award winners for the 2023-24 school year. Defensive Player of the Year – Tate Gibbs, Max Vansant. Offensive Player of the Year – Griffin Johnson, Malachi Moore. Heart and Hustle – MJ McBride. Coaches Award...
WECT to livestream and broadcast NC Fourth of July Festival Parade in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – WECT will livestream and broadcast the NC Fourth of July Festival Parade, set to start at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. You will be able to watch the parade at the top of this story, on WECT 6 News on-air, on the WECT Watch Live page, on our phone and TV apps and our Facebook page when it begins.
Man sentenced to 16 years for 2021 murder in Edenton
EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — A man will spend more than 16 years in prison for a 2021 deadly shooting in Edenton. Nikale Ereon Walton pled guilty to second degree murder and numerous probation violation in Chowan Superior Court Tuesday. “I want to thank District Attorney Jeff Cruden and his staff, and all officers involved (Detective […]
First Sheetz in southeastern N.C. to open July 9
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The first Sheetz in southeastern N.C. is set to open Tuesday, July 9, according to a press release. Per the announcement, the location, at 17000 U.S. 17 near Hampstead, will open to the public at 8 a.m. Free coffee and soda will be served all day in celebration of the opening.
AUTOPSY: Man whose body was discovered through ankle monitor likely murdered elsewhere
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - An autopsy just released today says a man’s body that was found in January was dumped with the murder happening somewhere else. The body of Zytorius Ruffin was found on January 17th off King Farm Road outside of Fountain. The autopsy says the 23-year-old...
Ayden man charged with DWI, felony death by motor vehicle in Carteret County double fatal crash
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - An Ayden man has been charged after a Sunday morning crash that killed two people in Carteret County. The Highway Patrol says Steven Shelton was arrested yesterday for driving while impaired and two counts of felony death by motor vehicle. The crash involved three cars...
First tenants move into Bertie County Schools workforce housing
The first tenants of a new 24-unit housing complex for public school and local government employees in Bertie County began to move in this week. Bertie County Schools officials hope the housing complex will help recruit and retain effective teachers. The district had the second highest attrition rate in the state during the 2021-22 school […] The post First tenants move into Bertie County Schools workforce housing appeared first on NC Newsline.
Potential buyers view new city's affordable Lincoln Park homes
A last-minute cancellation didn’t stop homebuyers and Realtors from visiting Greenville’s latest affordable housing project in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. About 10 people turned out Monday for the event set to celebrate the completion of six new homes in the west Greenville community even though the city abruptly rescheduled the event until July 8 because of the early morning rains. When city officials learned people were at the houses, located...
State Supreme Court rules in favor of Kinston group that filed lawsuit against the city for alleged condemnation of properties
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Concerned residents in an Eastern Carolina city are continuing their push to save properties that they consider to be historic from being demolished. Dr. Joseph Askew and residents with the group called “SOUL” or Saving Our Unique Legacy, gathered outside a property on Gordon Street in Kinston Tuesday afternoon, that they say the city has considered demolishing.
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