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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...
Person barricaded after trying to light gasoline on fire at Rocky Mount gas station
There is a large police presence involving a barricaded person Thursday in Rocky Mount. According to Rocky Mount police, officers responded to a call around 12:30 p.m. on Albermarle Avenue and East Grand Avenue. Police said an individual at the Fleet Management tried to pour gasoline and ignite it. Police...
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...
Top high school football player in NC — maybe in the US — faces tough college decision
Providence Day’s David Sanders might be the best high school football player in the United States. He’s got his own clothing line, and big decision to make Saturday. An exclusive Q&A with The Observer.
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...
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 […]
ECU students moving back into campus, excited for new school year
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU’s classes are back in session soon and students are starting to move back into campus. Professors are also getting ready for a new school year and businesses are preparing for the increase in people around the city. The University Book Exchange sells ECU apparel, textbooks and school supplies. “We’ve had, […]
Greenville police search for missing 63-year-old man last seen July 29
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Have you seen Timothy Purvis?. The Greenville Police Department are searching for a 63-year-old man, reported missing last Tuesday, August 6. Officials say Purvis was last seen at his Hopkins Drive home on July 29. Purvis is said to be 6'2" tall and weighs around...
Mother of three year old boy found in road speaks out about scary situation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A new video shows the terrifying moments a three-year-old boy was seen wandering around the five-lane Stantonsburg Road in Greenville Tuesday after running away from his nearby daycare. “Just totally shocked and just caught off guard so unexpected,” said the three-year-old’s mom, Meeca Primus.
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