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NEW INFO: Four hurt in four-vehicle crash outside of Snow Hill
GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Highway Patrol has charged one driver for causing a four-vehicle crash this morning that closed down a busy intersection. The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. at U.S. 13 and Highway 58 outside of Snow Hill. One of the vehicles involved was a farm bus,...
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 […]
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...
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...
ENC Favorite BBQ: Morris Barbeque
HOOKERTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Every Tuesday in July WNCT will highlight some of ENC’s favorite barbeque spots. From old school favorites to some with a new school twist, places all over the east will be shown to find out why barbeque is a way of life. The month starts with Greene County and the small […]
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.
Town of Goldsboro announces passing of former mayor Al King
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — According to the Town of Goldsboro, former mayor Al King passed away Wednesday. King served as mayor from 2002 to 2015. According to the City Government of Goldsboro, N.C. on Facebook, King was also part of the city’s Human Resources Department for 21 years before becoming the first and only Black mayor of Goldsboro. Police Chief Michael D. West said, “Mayor King’s leadership was defined by his unwavering dedication, vision, and compassion for all residents.”
18-year-old dies after being pulled from water at Nags Head
An 18-year-old man died after being pulled from the ocean at Nags Head on Wednesday. Just before 3 p.m., Nags Head's Fire and Rescue and police officers arrived at the Gull Street public beach access in the on South Virginia Dare Trail for three swimmers in distress. Two swimmers returned...
Judge denies restraining order against Elm City
Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins denied Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s motion for a a temporary restraining order against the town of Elm City on Tuesday. Merando sought an order and injunction against the town, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley, claiming the town’s Board of Commissioners broke state law in passing the […] The post Judge denies restraining order against Elm City first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Shot while playing video games, 7-year-old Zion will be remembered for his hugs, mom says
Zion Gibbs, a 7-year-old boy, was shot in the face on Friday, June 7, while playing video games inside his Fayetteville home. He died a few days later. WRAL News on Wednesday sat down with Zion's mother, Myra Gibbs, who remembers hearing gunfire outside before she ran downstairs and found her son in a pool of blood.
Dare County Parks & Recreation to host first annual Family Fun in the Park Block Party
Dare County invites you to attend the Dare County Parks & Recreation Department’s first Family Fun in the Park Block Party, which will take place along Mustian Street in Kill Devil Hills on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free event will feature a cookout, games, scavenger hunts and work vehicle displays, among other activities.
Water quality swim advisories issued in Dare County
(North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality) Advisories against swimming were posted on July 3 in three locations in Dare County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. State officials believe that...
Name released of man killed in shootout with Fayetteville police Tuesday
A man shot and killed by police Tuesday was wanted in a May 12 homicide on Seneca Drive, the Fayetteville Police Department announced Wednesday. Shakoor Quayon Williams, 33, of Fayetteville, died as a result of a gun battle with law enforcement when officers attempted to serve him with warrants charging him with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon and felony conspiracy in the killing of Willie James Russell, 32, on Mother's Day, a news release Wednesday said.
New light display goes live at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – July 2, 2024 – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has flipped the switch on a new high-tech external light system. As part of the expansion of the Valley Pavilion section of the hospital, the new upper stories of the structure are now lit with a programmable multi-colored light display, as of July 1. In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, the lights are shining in a red, white and blue pattern this week.
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