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Some rivers in eastern North Carolina continue to rise
Flood warnings remain in place for several areas of eastern North Carolina; the National Weather Service says some continue to rise, while water levels are starting to drop in other locations. The Tar River at Greenville is expected to crest at around 17 feet, moderate flood stage, on Friday and...
Harris to call for federal ban on price-gouging in Friday speech
Vice President Harris on Friday will outline a series of economic policy proposals as part of her presidential campaign, including a call for a federal ban on corporate price-gouging. Harris will deliver remarks in North Carolina, a battleground state where her campaign said she will focus on plans to lower...
Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
Drivers in Jacksonville face delays due to roadwork preparations
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville drivers will face temporary delays as construction crews close off an intersection to make preparations for roadwork. Officials say contractors are closing the intersection of Bordeaux and New Bridge Street to prepare for patching and paving. This work is scheduled for Thursday, August 15...
Man accused of stealing J.H. Rose football helmets arrested in Pembroke
Editor’s note: this story has been updated to correct an inappropriate headline GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Greenville Police Department have made an arrest in the case of the missing J.H. Rose football helmets. 44 football helmets stolen from J.H. Rose High School Detectives arrested 24 year old Kyle Elijah Juan […]
Vision Forward to host back-to-school giveaway in New Bern on August 24
Pencils, paper and positive affirmations for kids. “Vision Forward” will host its annual back to school giveaway on August 24th. Students from Jones, Craven and Pamlico counties will receive book bags and other items including glue, calculators and notebooks, plus free haircuts. Founder Victor Taylor says the organization has...
UPDATE: One hurt in Wednesday night fire at Greene County farm
UPDATE (WNCT) — One person was transported to a local hospital suffering from minor injuries, according to a Facebook post from the Snow Hill Rural Fire Department. The fire broke out just before 9 p.m. Wednesday night. Officials describe the structure that burned as a commercial hay barn. Units from several department remained on scene […]
Martin County High School merger now complete, set for new year
MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school merger between South Creek High School and Riverside High School into Martin County High School is now permanent. After having numerous public high schools, the county is now down to just this one. They are expecting the school to have more than 700 students for this upcoming […]
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