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19 more NC counties to receive expanded internet access through statewide program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced Monday an additional $112M in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects for nineteen more counties through a statewide initiative.
Morehead City preps for a dazzling and safe 4th of July fireworks show
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — Morehead City is getting ready to light up the night sky. The fireworks show starts Thursday, July 4 at 9:00 pm. Some other towns in Carteret County won't be hosting firework shows this year, including Emerald Isle. Morehead City plans to welcome some large...
Deputies respond to shooting at Happy Daze bar
On June 29, at approximately 2:38 a.m. deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Happy Daze bar located at 4203 Hwy 17 South in Chocowinity in reference to a report of shots fired outside of the business. Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle that was damaged by gunfire and multiple handgun and […] The post Deputies respond to shooting at Happy Daze bar appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Man leads police on chase, captured after foot pursuit in Kinston
KINSTON, LENOIR COUNTY — A convicted felon is behind bars after leading police on a chase, according to KPD. Eddie Mills, 50 of Kinston was charged with possession of a firearm by felon, felony flee to elude and resisting a public officer on Monday, July 1, 2024. The department...
Northside recognizes 2023-24 athletes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Northside athletic department recently released award winners for the 2023-24 school year. Defensive Player of the Year – Tate Gibbs, Max Vansant. Offensive Player of the Year – Griffin Johnson, Malachi Moore. Heart and Hustle – MJ McBride. Coaches Award...
Fayetteville police to conduct a DWI checkpoint this week
A checkpoint to search for impaired drivers will be set up Wednesday night into Thursday morning on Hope Mills Road. The Fayetteville Police Department said the checkpoint will be in the 2400 block of Hope Mills Road from 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday. The release said the...
POLICE: Indecent exposure suspect dragged officer with car
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A registered sex offender is facing numerous charges, including dragging a police officer with his car, after he is accused of pleasuring himself at an Eastern Carolina big box store. Dontes Smallwood is charged with felony indecent exposure, assault on a law enforcement officer inflicting physical...
Independence Day celebrations to light up the sky
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang at area Independence Day celebrations. Here are some ways to celebrate: Farmville Folks in Farmville will get a jump on the holiday with a celebration on Wednesday. The day will begin with a youth-led Patriot Parade at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Farmville Public Library. Events at the Town Common begin at 6 p.m....
Downtown Kinston Revitalization to Host Fourth of July Celebration
A Fourth of July event will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pearson Park. “Downtown Kinston Revitalization, the City of Kinston and the Kinston Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department are thrilled to host the annual July 4th Independence Day celebration in downtown Kinston's Pearson Park,” said DKR Executive Director Leon Steele. “The festivities kick off at 3:30 with Flimsy. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, ice cream, funnel cakes, snow cones and tacos.”
Greenville police locate missing man with autism, known to carry curtain rod
GREENVILLE, NC — UPDATE:. The Greenville Police Department have safely located Bryan Williams in Wilson County. The Greenville Police Department is searching for a missing man who was last seen this morning in the 1000 block of W. 4th Street around 7:00 a.m. Bryan Williams, 21 is stated to...
Wallace man Named Deacon of the Year
Reverend Mike Vandiver, a deacon at Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church, was recently named Deacon of the Year by the State Chaplin of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization whose mission is promoting faith, charity, and service. Of 95 deacons in the Diocese of Raleigh, Vandiver was selected for his active involvement in supporting Faith in Action programs as demonstrated by his service to the community and his church. ...
Arrest made in Edgecombe County party shooting that killed two
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - An arrest has been made in a shooting that killed two men and wounded a third person over the weekend. Arrington Everette, of Princeville, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The shooting happened shortly after 3:00 a.m. Sunday on Branchwood Lane outside...
Melbard earns NCHSAA Scholar Award; standout golfer named Croatan’s valedictorian
OCEAN — Natalia Melbard was one of just four student-athletes to receive a N.C. High School Athletic Association Scholar Award. This award provides scholarship support to outstanding student-athletes participating on sanctioned varsity teams in member schools who have displayed exceptional leadership, among other qualities.
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