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Kinston City Council to consider $20 million grant for environmental and climate justice in East Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Kinston City Council will consider a resolution to apply for a $20 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through their Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program. The goal is to address the environmental and economic challenges that East Kinston faces. The EPA has allocated $2.8 billion to […]
Tarboro Police Detective on administrative leave after social media post following Trump assassination attempt
An eastern North Carolina police officer is on administrative leave after a social media post commenting on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. In the Facebook post, Detective Sergeant Brandon Richardson wrote, “Damn. Only about an inch away from making America great again.”. Tarboro Police Chief Rick...
‘Battle on the Beach’ Winner Revealed: Season 4 Finale Recap
HGTV’s hit show “Battle on the Beach” season 4 is officially in the books. After six weeks of competition, the three teams of designers were given one final chance to finish the exteriors and add the finishing touches to their coastal Oak Island, North Carolina homes before the final judging. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the three mentors — Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington, and Alison Victoria — as each of them has won one previous season, making the season 4 victor the first to two.
STAR Communications Awarded CAB Grant to Supply Fiber Optics in Rural North Carolina
July 15, 2024 – Clinton, North Carolina – StarVision Inc., (dba STAR Communications), a local broadband cooperative headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and Cumberland County from the Connecting America Broadband (CAB) initiative. This grant will fund the deployment of a fiber-optic infrastructure in rural areas of Cumberland County, North Carolina, significantly enhancing internet connectivity and access for underserved communities.
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, […]
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