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Soccer Game Recap: North Lenoir Triumphs
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against C.B. Aycock, North Lenoir was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Princeton Bulldogs 4-3. It was an even better day for MADDOX SMITH as he scored three goals for his team.
NC faith leaders decry Lt. Gov. Robinson’s stances on abortion, LGBTQ+ equality
A group of faith leaders spoke in front of the state Legislative Building Wednesday, criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s positions on abortion and LGBTQ+ issues. Speakers questioned the lieutenant governor’s recent shift on abortion, accused him of misrepresenting Christianity, and of fueling a rise in Christian nationalism in North Carolina. “We are here […]
First responders attend to vehicle crash in Warsaw, no severe injuries
WARSAW, Duplin County — The Warsaw Fire Department and State Highway Patrol were dispatched to vehicle crash on Thursday, August 15. The collision happened at the intersection of Highway 117 and Johnson Church Road. Pictures show one vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage with debris scattered along the roadway. Tire...
Local community churches unite to host a back to school initiative called Operation Giveback
One local Pastor, Christopher Rose of Kingdom Partnership Christian Outreach, decided it would be a good idea to have a back to school drive that would benefit families. Now, four additional churches decided to bring their resources to the project to make the August 17 event bigger and better. The event is going to be held at Eastpointe Beulaville Municipal Park located at 508 West Main Street from 10:00 a.m....
Armed robbery at Speedway on Kingold Blvd, cash drawer recovered
A K9 led police to a discarded register and toy gun after police responded to an armed robbery at a gas station in Kinston. Per the Snow Hill Police Department on Friday August 16 a Speedway store clerk at 1102 Kingold Blvd. reported a black male wearing a black mask entered the store and demanded $100's. The suspect took the cash register drawer and left on foot. Greene County and Lenoir County Sheriff's Office assisted along with a K9 that did lead the officers to an area by Gregory Ave where the register drawer and a black toy gun was recovered.
Jacksonville PD grant access for national firearm tool to New Bern PD
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Local authorities in Eastern Carolina are partnering up to crack down on crime with a new tool in the area. Jacksonville Police Department has given the New Bern Police Department access to their new firearm evidence tool, known as NIBIN, that has been around for centuries.
Saints record three-set decision over Warriors
DUDLEY — Southern Wayne controlled the tempo and easily dispatched county volleyball rival Eastern Wayne in the opening set Thursday afternoon. The gritty Warriors refused to go away, however. Still trying to discover their identity, the Saints managed to rally from second- and third-set deficits during a 25-13, 26-24,...
Rocky Mount City Manager on administrative leave starting Friday
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina city abruptly announced Thursday that its city manager will be taking administrative leave. Keith Rogers Jr. has been serving as Rocky Mount City Manager since March 2023. His leave is effective Friday. Peter Varney will be sworn in as Interim City Manager...
Fayetteville driver facing charges after losing control, crashing car into house
A Fayetteville couple woke up to quite a surprise when a car lost control and crashed into the side of their house.Now that couple is left picking up the pieces as the driver faces charges.As Martin Williams assessed the damage to his house in the light of day, he told ABC11 he thought it was simply something that fell when he woke up to a large thump in the middle of the night. Then Williams looked out his window---and saw the flashing lights of the car that crashed into his home."I was just trying to process what was going on...
Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
H2GO reports two untreated wastewater discharges, one bypass of untreated wastewater
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick Regional Water & Sewer H2GO reported two overflow events and one bypass event of untreated wastewater on Aug. 8. 7,650 gallons overflowed at a manhole along Lanvale Road south of King Road in Leland and flowed to a drainage feature tributary to Sturgeon Creek. Crews discovered the overflow while responding to a lift station high-level alarm.
BATTLE OF PATRIOTS: Faith Christian opens season at Parrott Academy
Faith Christian School’s football team opens its 8-Man season on the road with a nonconference game in Kinston against Arendell Parrott Academy Friday night in a battle of Patriots. Kickoff is 7 p.m. The Patriots from Nash County finished 6-4 last season and lost to Wayne Christian in the state playoffs. They suffered some key...
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