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Cops seek Honda driver in possible road rage shooting near Food Lion in Creedmoor
CREEDMOOR, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday afternoon, the Creedmoor Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Food Lion on Wilton Avenue. Police said shots were fired from one vehicle into another as the two proceeded east on Wilton. They said one passenger of the vehicle was struck by the shots and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The victim is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported.
After 2 alligator scares in weeks, NC beach town police warn about ‘aggressive’ gators
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Police at a North Carolina beach town have warned about “aggressive” nesting alligators after encounters with the dangerous reptiles twice in less than three weeks. Sunset Beach officers first reported the driver of a car was kept away from his vehicle on June 20 when an alligator was spotted lurking […]
20 football players to watch on defense, 20 days before practice begins for 2024 season
The 2024-25 football season is just 20 days away from its first official practice on July 31. The 2024 NCHSAA football season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 23, with all 10 of Cumberland County's public high school teams in action. Seventy-First will kick off its season at home against Richmond...
Pitt County softball team in Little League World Series for third-straight year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Little League Softball World Series is coming to Greenville again this year. In a little more than two weeks, teams from all around the world will converge on Pitt County for the chance to compete in a once-in-a-lifetime tournament. That includes the hometown favorite Pitt County team that punched its […]
Smith appointed to lead NC Legislative Black Caucus
Greenville's Kandie Smith has been appointed chairwoman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, her office announced on Thursday. The District 5 state senator representing Pitt and Edgecombe counties earned the gavel after serving one year as the caucus first vice chairwoman. She succeeds Rep. Kelly Alexander of Charlotte, who is not seeking re-election after more than eight years in the state House. Smith assumed the role on June 26. ...
Greenville man charged with attempted murder after shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina man is behind bars for attempting to take the life of another Greenville man earlier this month. Victor Rivera, of Greenville, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and an assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Greenville police say the 19-year-old...
ECU track & field: Kraft to retire after 19 seasons
East Carolina director of track & field and cross country Curt Kraft announced his retirement on Tuesday morning after a 40-year coaching career. Kraft spent 35 years in the college ranks, including the last 19 years with the Pirates. “Curt Kraft and I met yesterday, and he informed me he was going to retire from coaching in mid-September,” ECU athletic director Jon Gilbert said in a news release. “Curt has...
Grand Funk Railroad headlines Watermelon Jam
Winterville is getting ready for its 39th annual Watermelon Festival and announced tickets are now on sale for the Watermelon Jam featuring the rock legends Grand Funk Railroad. The four-day festival that wraps up summer for many folks around Pitt County runs Aug. 22-25 at the Winterville Recreation Park, 324 Sylvania St., south of A.G. Cox Middle School. One of the highlights is the Watermelon Jam, which this year features...
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.
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