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NCHSAA participation rises in almost every sport, surpasses 200,000 total student-athletes
For the first time since the 2017-2018 school year, the N.C. High School Athletic Association saw more than 200,000 student-athletes compete in sports last school year. The NCHSAA released its participation data from the 2023-2024 school year on Monday morning, and it shows a significant amount of growth overall and in most sports year-over-year.
Low-magnitude earthquake shakes NC mountains
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A low-magnitude earthquake shook part of the North Carolina mountains early Sunday morning, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 2.2-magnitude quake struck in the area of Buffalo Cove Road, southeast of Boone and Blowing Rock, just before 4:30 a.m. USGS data...
New Bern's 'Yappy Hour' invites you and your pup this Friday at DoubleTree
A unique happy-hour in New Bern this week will offer some fun activities for both dogs and their owners. “Yappy Hour” will take place at 5:30 Friday night, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown. Admission is free. The event will feature a Margaritaville theme, a tiki bar and...
Southpaws clinch playoff spot after wild day of rain delays and venue changes
Waking up this morning the New Bern Southpaws knew it would take just one more win to punch their ticket into the playoffs a dream scenario for the Paws' inaugural season which ended up turning into a wild and crazy adventure just to finish up two shortened games today. As...
Fisheries committee starts work to revise oyster, clam harvest rules
NEW BERN — The Oyster and Clam Advisory Committee (AC) of the N.C Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) got down to business last week in New Bern, kicking off what will be a long effort to revise management rules for the two important fisheries. Thomas Newman, fisheries liaison for the...
Man charged after search leads to largest seizure of fentanyl in ENC county’s history
MESIC, N.C. (WNCT) — A Pamlico County man was arrested on fentanyl and methamphetamine charges after a search of a home on Upper Neck Road in Mesic. This was done as part of an ongoing investigation into the selling and distributing of meth and fentanyl in the county. As a result, investigators found 2.8 pounds […]
Optimum and the History Channel host military appreciation event in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - In one Eastern Carolina city, a cable system partnered with the History Channel to honor local American heroes. The event was on Sunday at New Bern’s Union Point Park. Optimum says it was a way to honor local veterans in New Bern and throughout...
Weyerhaeuser halts New Bern sawmill operations
Weyerhaeuser is halting operations indefinitely at its New Bern sawmill in North Carolina. The North Carolina Commerce department received a WARN notice on July 18 stating that "there will be a total closure of the New Bern Lumber Mill facility located at 1482 Weyerhaeuser Road in Vanceboro, North Carolina by September 16, 2024. This closure is expected to be an indefinite curtailment which will exceed 30 days and will affect all employees at the New Bern Lumber Mill facility."
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
Winterville police seek help to find 17-year-old runaway: Samria Whitley
WINTERVILLE, Pitt County NC — Have you seen Samria Whitley?. The Winterville Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a 17-year-old runaway. Officials tell us Samria was last seen in the area of Braselton Drive on Friday, July 12. Samria is described as a black female with...
Grimesland man charged with statutory rape; victim's mother charged as accessory
A Grimesland man has been charged with sex crimes alleged by a child in his care and the victim's mother was also charged for failing to report the abuse at the pair's home. The Pitt County Sheriff's Office said in May their agency received multiple notices from Child Protective Services regarding alleged abuse. The investigation determined a juvenile child disclosed incidents of sexual abuse by Matthew Steven Mills, 34, of 7396 Pitt St., Grimesland. ...
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