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Woman arrested after speeding past, nearly hitting law enforcement officers in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to W. Washington Ave. Monday for reports of shots being fired. Officers were searching the area when a 24-year-old woman, Shaniya Thompson, drove by them at a high speed, almost hitting an officer. They chased Thompson until another shots fired call came in. While […]
ENC airport director speaks on safety for rallies, preparation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Former President Trump has made several campaign stops in Eastern North Carolina throughout the years, including a rally at the Pitt-Greenville Airport in 2020. Executive Director of the airport, Bill Hopper, said they work closely with local, state and federal agencies during events like that. “It’s a very in-depth, very detailed, […]
ECU professor discusses unity and political response after assassination attempt
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — ECU Political Science Professor Jody Baumgartner talked about a sense of unity following Saturday's attack. A message shared by multiple elected state officials. "I think it's on all republicans, all democrats to come together, to lower the temperature, to measure the rhetoric and win on...
Mike Parker: Game designer uses talents to help Wyse Fork Battlefield
I am not sure how Bill Molyneaux came to know about our part of Eastern North Carolina, but once he discovered us, he became a frequent visitor and friend in our efforts to preserve our local history. Bill is a sales representative for General Mills, the largest cereal producer in...
Former ECU star Jeff Hoffman set to make historic All-Star game appearance
We are at the apex of summertime sports with NFL camps starting in a couple of weeks, college football teams getting ready for their media days, and we are at the MLB All Star break. Former ECU star Jeff Hoffman is getting ready to be the first Pirate to ever play in the mid-summer classic.
ECU’s Carter Cunningham drafted by Blue Jays in 10th round of 2024 MLB Draft
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — In the 10th round of the 2024 MLB Draft Monday, a fourth ECU Pirate was drafted as Carter Cunningham was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays. Cunningham racked up a bevy of awards in 2024 to put a fitting cap on his ECU career as he was named the American Athletic […]
What you need to know about ECU’s 2024 football opponent: Norfolk State
East Carolina is closing in on kickoff for the upcoming season, and with it, it's time to start looking ahead to all 12 teams the Pirates will face off against this season. In this preview, we won't necessarily go super deep into each foe - as that will more than likely happen as we get to game week - but we will provide the surface-level information to get a good gauge on each opponent that will take on ECU in 2024.
Byrd back on field after Bath boating accident
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ECU baseball player and New Bern Southpaws designated hitter Parker Byrd is getting a starting opportunity this summer, almost exactly two years after his career could have ended. On July 23, 2022, Byrd was involved in a horrific boating accident on Bath Creek that...
Safety a main focal point at annual Greenville Fire-Rescue’s Junior Fire Marshal Academy
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Campers in the Greenville Fire-Rescue’s Junior Fire Marshal Academy learned how the weather can impact firefighters and their jobs. Storm Team 9 Meteorologist David Sawyer spoke to the campers about weather safety Monday. Throughout the week, the campers will learn about firefighting, how to stay safe from kitchen fires, house fires, […]
Local roundup: United wins season finale; Gnomes split
Greenville United finished the season with a bang while giving its supporters an appropriate sendoff on Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday at John Paul II. The Bucks capped the campaign with a non-league, 2-1 friendly victory over visiting AC Raleigh. Despite not duplicating the memorable 2023 season in which the club rolled through the entire season unbeaten into the Nation Premier Soccer League playoffs, GUFC won three of its last...
ECU baseball: Yesavage selected in first round of MLB Draft
Trey Yesavage is the latest East Carolina baseball player to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The right-handed pitcher was selected with the 20th overall pick in the first round by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. At No. 20, Yesavage is the second-highest draft pick in ECU history behind pitcher Jeff Hoffman, a 2024 All-Star who was picked with the ninth selection in 2014. Yesavage is also...
Texas Rangers select former Tom Sox pitcher as the Cville team now has 1st-rounders in back-to-back years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Former Tom Sox and East Carolina pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected in the first round of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft, as announced on Sunday (July 14). Yesavage, a two-time All-American pitcher out of East Carolina University, was selected with the 20th overall pick by the Toronto Blue Jays. Yesavage entered the 2022 summer with the Tom Sox with high expectations, and quickly exceeded them. He was named an All-Valley League selection after working his way into a number one starter role, working to a 1.73 ERA in 26 innings, striking out 32 and walking nine. He ranks among the team’s all-time best in ERA (T-10th), opponent batting average (.185, 9th), and strikeouts per nine innings (11.08, 7th). He did not allow more than two runs or three hits in any of his five starts on the summer and allowed only three extra-base hits on the year.
Greenville license plate agency set to reopen today
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The license plate agency in Greenville, which closed in May, is set to reopen. The Stantonsburg Road license plate agency will officially reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, operating Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to the DMV, the Stantonsburg Road location...
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