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Greenville man charged with robbery after JC Penney shoplifting incident
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — A 46-year-old man is now behind bars after allegedly threatening an employee with a knife during a June shoplifting incident. Tavaris Thomas of Greenville was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and larceny. Greenville officers responded to a report of shoplifting at the JC...
Man accused of stealing J.H. Rose football helmets arrested in Pembroke
Editor’s note: this story has been updated to correct an inappropriate headline GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Greenville Police Department have made an arrest in the case of the missing J.H. Rose football helmets. 44 football helmets stolen from J.H. Rose High School Detectives arrested 24 year old Kyle Elijah Juan […]
Plea offer to be made in Pitt County killing
Pitt County prosecutors are expected to make a plea offer in the killing of a man whose body was found in a trash can on Tyson Street in Greenville last year. During an administrative hearing at the Pitt County Detention Center’s courtroom on Aug. 9, attorneys said that the state will extend the offer to the defense of Tyrell Best, 40, of 1506 Sheppard St., Greenville, who is charged with murder in the killing of Antonio Bond, 35, of Windsor. ...
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Nice weather locked in; Ernesto staying well offshore
The nice weather will stick around through the end of the week with plenty of sunshine, less humidity, and comfortably mid 80s. The immediate coast will be slightly cooler, staying in the upper 70s thanks to a northeasterly wind. While today and tomorrow will offer ideal conditions for outdoor plans,...
Harriot College’s Voyages of Discovery Series will feature actor LeVar Burton and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin, who will speak to the theme of trailblazing tales: telling the stories of our communities.
ECU Voyages Series to feature actor LeVar Burton, wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin. East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Voyages of Discovery Series will feature two special guests for the 2024-25 season — a well-known actor and literacy advocate, and a biologist and wildlife conservationist — who will speak to the theme of trailblazing tales: telling the stories of our communities.
NC State move-in day could impact Thursday morning commute
Students begin moving onto NC State's campus Thursday, traffic impacts expected. If Western Boulevard is a part of your morning commute, you may want to give yourself a little extra time Thursday. This area is going to be congested over the next few days as students move into their dorms...
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Trump veers off message in economic speech
Former President Donald Trump strayed off topic multiple times to attack Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz while delivering a speech about the economy in North Carolina. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins gets reaction from Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ).
How teacher shortage impacts students
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A long list of vacancies with various departments in need of positions filled has become a far too common sight for many school districts. However, what do the Triad’s vacancies look like?. These job openings include all types of teachers, ranging from full-time and...
Ayden Police Department search for suspect in shooting
AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Ayden Police Department have obtained warrants for a man for a shooting that occured on July 28. Nazion Zyiere Williams’ residence was searched by law enforcement officers on August 1. Warrants for Williams arrest were obtained on August 13. Williams is being charged with discharge weapon […]
Morning Report — Harris, Trump compete in NC; Omar wins primary
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Vice President Harris says she’ll unveil economic proposals Friday during a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., while former President Trump plans to campaign in heavily Democratic Asheville, N.C., today, eager to tout his record in the swing state that he narrowly won in 2016 and 2020.
Fall sports off and running
The fall sports season started on the right, or left, foot as the Washington and Northside cross country teams competed in the first official event of the new season. Northside senior Andrew Harding picked up where he left off last fall by cruising to victory in the boys 5K with a time of 19:25. Harding finished second in the state 1A cross country meet last fall.
Pitt County visitor spending surpasses $312 million in 2023
Visitor spending in Pitt County has exceeded $300 million for the first time, according to an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a division of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Domestic and international visitors spent $312.88 million in 2023, an increase of 8.7 percent from $290.97 million in 2022, according to a news release from Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We are incredibly excited to see...
Hair M Porium Salon and Day Spa relocates to Plaza Boulevard
Hair M Porium Salon and Day Spa has officially relocated to a new address at 704-L Plaza Boulevard in Kinston. The salon, known for its wide range of haircare maintenance, styles, and skincare services, is now ready to welcome clients to its updated location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in early august.
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