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Pitt County delegates off to DNC in Chicago
As the Democratic National Convention starts Monday, three voting delegates from Pitt County likened their excitement about presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ run to the Obama era, saying they have high hopes for a unified policy platform. Kennis Wilkins, a Greenville resident, former Martin County Democratic Party chairman and a member of the North Carolina Human Relation Commission, will join Pitt County Commissioners Ann Floyd Huggins and Melvin McLawhorn in Chicago for the convention, which runs through Aug. 22. Brenda Wilkins also serves as strategy support...
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm watch in 31 North Carolina counties
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A severe thunderstorm is possible in the Piedmont Triad tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm watch for 31 counties in central North Carolina until 10 p.m. Severe is defined as a “significant threat to life or property.” Affected counties […]
Nearly 30 people rescued from rip currents caused by Ernesto at North Carolina coast
North Carolina, USA — On Saturday, there were at least 29 rip current rescues at the North Carolina coast. Ernesto is causing a high risk of rip currents along the coastline. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News. Get the latest news...
Dramatic video shows North Carolina beach house wash away
RODANTHE, N.C. - A beach home was swept into the ocean on North Carolina’s Outer Banks Friday as Hurricane Ernesto brings hazardous conditions to East Coast beaches. Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue shared video from bystanders that shows the Rodanthe beach home drifting into the surf as rough waves slam the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
New Real Estate Rules Set To Begin This Weekend
CHARLOTTE, NC –Buyer’s beware. New rules could cost you more when purchasing a home. “There are going to be some houses that a buyer simply cannot afford because they can’t pay their own buyer agent fee,” said Janet Thoern. The way it used to be was...
Coharie Tribe to be featured on N.C. highway marker
RALEIGH — An American Indian tribe linked to settlements primarily in Sampson and Harnett counties soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina and a separate marker commemorating the East Carolina Indian School both will be dedicated during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Coharie Tribal Center, 7531 U.S. 421, Clinton. The Coharie are believed...
Community non-profit hosts 10th annual Back-to-School event
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The first day of school is right around the corner for students and a non-profit organization in the east took the time to help get them ready. New Beginning Community Outreach Worldwide hosted its tenth annual back-to-school event in Greenville on Saturday, where they gave away backpacks, school supplies and clothes. Organizers say they were thrilled to help Eastern Carolina students gear up for school.
Jake Garcia to start week one of ECU 2024 season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The ECU Pirates have a new starting quarterback ahead of their 2024 season. This past Thursday, Coach Mike Houston told Jake Garcia that he would be the starting quarterback. Garcia comes to the Pirates from Missouri. The Pirates have their first game against Norfolk State on...
Police investigating after car, person hit by gunfire in Enfield, officials say
ENFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The Enfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers investigate a series of shots fired calls across town on Saturday night. Enfield police responded at around 10:14 p.m. to the area of Freedom Street about a report of shots being fired in the area. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a vehicle that was damaged due to gunfire, police said.
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