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Weekend reads: Elections heat up in swing-state NC
Latest poll gives Stein a double-digit lead over Robinson in NC’s governor’s race By Clayton Henkel A new High Point University/SurveyUSA Poll shows Attorney General Josh Stein, the Democratic nominee for governor, leading Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by 14 percentage points in North Carolina’s closely watched governor’s race. The online poll of more than […]
NEW DETAILS: Woman fatally shot at Mitchell Wooten Apartments in Kinston
KINSTON, Lenoir County — The Kinston Police Department are now investigating a homicide after a woman was fatally shot Sunday evening at the Mitchell Wooten Apartments. Authorities first responded to a report of a person shot near the 8 building at approximately 9:13pm August 25. Once on scene, officers...
Investigation continues into J & J Snack Foods fire in Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WITN) - The investigation continues after a fire broke out on Aug. 19th at a food distribution facility in Holly Ridge. Multiple fire crews responded to a call about a fire at J & J Snack Foods located on Sounds Rd. As crews were putting the fire out, many roads around the building were shut down like N. Dyson Rd, Kraft St, N. Himes St and Sounds Rd.
Johnston County Schools gives parents new way to keep up with students this school year
It's the first day of school for 37,000 Johnston County Schools students. Starting this school year, parents have a new way to keep up with their students. The district will use a student information system through the Infinite Campus app. Parents can monitor their students' grades, assignments, attendance and more.
Belhaven man charged with death of 7-year-old son in DWI crash
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A Beaufort County father has been charged in an accident over the weekend that killed one son and seriously injured another. Edward Pope has been charged with felony death by vehicle, DWI, and felony inflicting serious injury. State troopers say the crash happened around noon...
Mount Olive picked ninth in preseason poll
GREENSVILLE, S.C. (Aug. 26) – Following consecutive appearances in the Conference Carolinas Tournament opening round, the University of Mount Olive men's soccer team was selected ninth in the preseason Conference Carolinas poll, released Monday morning. The Trojans look to bounce back from a 4-8-4 record in 2023 and will...
FIRST Family Fun-Day: STEAM Festival Hosted By Local Robotics Team
SMITHFIELD — On Saturday, September 7th, FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Team 6004 f(x) Robotics will be hosting their FIRST Family Fun-Day. This STEAM festival will have a variety of activities to entertain kids of all ages, including educational STEAM-based activities as well as carnival games and bounce houses. They...
North Carolina Lottery Lucky For Life, Pick 3 Day results for August 25, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Here’s a look at Sunday, August 25, 2024 results for each game: Winning Lucky For Life numbers from August 25 drawing 08-17-19-29-31, Lucky Ball: 12 ...
Summer-like temperatures return in WNC, putting record highs in jeopardy
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After a break from the summer heat over the last week, temperatures will be warming back up, and highs will be nearly 20 degrees warmer some days this week, putting some records in jeopardy. Western North Carolina is expected to feel some of the warmest...
Davis Recognized with Prestigious Awards and Outstanding Contributions to Agriculture
Dr. Jason Davis, Assistant Dean of the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at the University of Mount Olive, has recently garnered significant recognition for his contributions to agriculture and education. This year has been marked by a series of prestigious awards highlighting his dedication, innovation, and impact on the agricultural community.
Hubert disabled veteran builds memorial to victims of Kabul airport bombing three years ago
A disabled veteran in eastern North Carolina is making sure the third anniversary Monday of the deaths of a dozen American service members, including one from Camp Lejeune, in a suicide bombing as U.S. citizens were being evacuated from an airport in Afghanistan. John Hayduke of Hubert served in the...
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