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Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Clear skies locking in; Comfortable temps
Wednesday will bring sun filled skies and a dip in the humidity, as high pressure moves in, bringing drier and more comfortable air. Expect temperatures to climb into the mid 80s with a north breeze at 10 mph. Looking ahead, the week will feature a continued drying trend with slightly...
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...
Robin Sage training exercise for Special Forces candidates will be held in NC from Aug. 23 to Sept. 5
Special Forces candidates in the Robin Sage training exercise are placed in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of "real world" training.
Sanford man accused of assaulting 9-year-old girl in Fayetteville on Saturday
A Sanford man arrested Sunday allegedly ripped the shorts off a 9-year-old girl during a sexual assault at a Fayetteville home. Jose Sanchez, 37, of St. Andrews Road, is charged with indecent liberties with a child in the incident that occurred on Saturday at a home on Redwood Drive, court records state. According to...
Sheppard Memorial Library to welcome new director
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Sheppard Memorial Library in Downtown Greenville is expecting a new director soon. Roman Leary will step up as Director of Sheppard Memorial Library on August 26. Leary will be replacing Greg Needham, who served as director for 15 years. The library’s Board of Trustees voted for Leary after considering multiple applicants. […]
Gators sweep North Pitt for first volleyball win
It didn’t take long for Martin County’s varsity volleyball team to pick up its first win of the season. The Gators, under new head coach Amy Bennett, rallied to win the first two sets and then took control early in the third set en route to a 25-21, 26-24, 25-15 triumph over North Pitt in its season-opening nonconference match on Monday. Martin County trailed by as many as five points...
New Bern has new plans for developments
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The new project called “Re-New Bern”, a 21st-century code the city calls it, is a brand new update for the city to modernize its land use ordinances. The City envisions the project to ensure a prosperous future for residents and future growth. The...
Halloween comes early with opening of yearly shop in Fayetteville
Spirit Halloween, the seasonal store offering Halloween costumes, animatronics and eerie decorations, opened in Fayetteville on Aug. 2 in the former Toys 'R' Us location, kicking off the spooky season early this August. The store at 1736 Skibo Road is the only Spirit Halloween location in the Fayetteville area, according to the company's...
City funds added to mix of job incentives
Greenville City Council has approved a series of grants and incentives tied to nearly 1,200 jobs coming to Pitt County in the next five years. The council voted unanimously on Thursday to approve job creation grants for Attindas Healthcare Products and Nipro Medical Corp., supply a local match for a state building reuse grant for UNX-Christeyns and serve as the pass-through for another state grant that Greenville Utilities Commission will use in support of Boviet Solar. ...
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