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Rescue crews finally reach hardest hit areas following Hurricane HeleneWFAA1 day ago
FEMA issues public notice for North CarolinaThe Avery Journal-Times4 hours ago
Video shows NC town decimated by Hurricane Helene: 'The level of destruction is unreal.'New York Post1 day ago
Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North CarolinaThe News Observer14 hours ago
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Private bus involved in Snow Hill wreck Saturday night
UPDATE (WNCT) — The intersection of Kingold Boulevard and Greenridge Road was reopened to all traffic shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. ORIGINAL STORY: SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) – Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash in Snow Hill Saturday night. The wreck happened at the intersection of Kingold Boulevard and Greenridge Road, according to […]
North Carolina public school teacher killing cold case gets closure almost 40 years later
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A 39-year-old cold case in Kinston got its closure Thursday. The Kinston Police Department had a press conference to share what they found out about the murder of Hokie Shepherd. Shepherd was found Jan. 8, 1985 and since then, this case has stayed on the minds of not just the detectives, […]
New Bern High School students receive care after ingesting THC-infused cookies
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — On Friday, six students at New Bern High School ingested cookies infused with THC that a student brought to school. School administrators worked with law enforcement to make sure all of the other students were safe. The six students that ingested the cookies were treated. Local law enforcement is looking […]
Man arrested in Kinston for MDMA possession
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Kinston Police Department arrested a Lucama man for possessing MDMA. On October 3, officers conducted a traffic stop due to a seatbelt violation on Highway 70. James Kent, 25-years-old threw out narcotics from his window during the stop. Officers investigated further, finding MDMA and marijuana in […]
No charges in crash involving pedestrian at New Bern intersection
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — New Bern police are investigating a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Trent Road Thursday night. Law enforcement said a Nissan Murano was being driven South on MLK hit as pedestrian crossing the road. The pedestrian was taken to CarolinaEast […]
'Matlida' brings magic, mischief and music to Snow Hill stage
There will be magic, mischief and music in the air next week as “Matilda: The Musical” opens in Snow Hill. The Kids on Stage presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 11-12 at Greene County Wellness Center, 84 N. Perry Drive. Additional matinee performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 12 and 3 p.m. Oct. 13. Inspired by the novel by Roald Dahl, Tony Award-winning “Matilda: The Musical” features music...
Craven County Takes Action to Improve Dilapidated Mobile Home Park in Bridgeton
Bridgeton, NC — After years of complaints and failed attempts to bring Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park into compliance, Craven County officials are stepping in with significant improvements. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to remove additional abandoned units from the park, marking the latest in a series of efforts to address the property's unsafe and deteriorating conditions.
Charles Mitchell, Johnny Davis are Legend Award recipients
A pair of Ayden-Grifton men were honored Sept. 19 following the 16th annual Community Foundation Inc. golf tournament with the organization’s annual Legend Award. Charles Mitchell and Johnny Davis received the awards during a banquet and ceremony at Ayden Golf and Country Club. The tournament and award ceremony raise funds to support the foundation’s mission of providing letter jackets and scholarships to Ayden-Grifton High School student-athletes. Winning golfers also were recognized along with scholarship recipients. ...
Local church stands and prays for Israel and victims of Helene
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — On Saturday, people marched from Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library to the Lenoir County Courthouse to stand and pray for Israel, as well as pray for Helene victims. This was put together by Groundbreakers Ministries in Kinston, to give people a way to show support. “We knew that this would be a […]
Free mammograms offered at Onslow Memorial Hospital for underinsured, uninsured patients
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Onslow Memorial Hospital is helping its patients by offering free mammograms as part of the Julie’s Warrior Project. The foundation began in 2018 and provides free mammogram services for people who are underinsured or uninsured in Onslow County. Since they’ve started, the organization’s leaders […]
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