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Cleanup underway, but more damage from Ernesto’s waves reported on Hatteras
Powerful waves from distant Hurricane Ernesto have continued to damage vulnerable oceanfront structures this weekend along parts of Hatteras Island, while debris from a house that collapsed in Rodanthe has spread along 11 miles of beach so far. Large swells, dangerous rip currents, and some overwash at high tide started...
Wright charged with several different drug charges
The Williamston Police Department made a traffic stop at Hatton Street near South Harrell Street in Williamston. The stop led to the discovery of possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule controlled substance, possession of marijuana up to half ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported. Joseph William Wright was charged the same day for the above charges. ...
Sign war between two Morehead City businesses goes viral throughout ENC
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Dank Burrito owner Clarke Merrell knows a sign is an important piece of marketing. "You know at Dank Burrito we're all the time running different limited time offers, so it just kind of really communicates to folks what we have going on," says Merrell. What's...
No injuries reported after massive structure fire in Maury
MAURY, N.C. (WITN) - Firefighters say no one was hurt in a structure fire in Greene County on Saturday. According to Maury Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, they responded at 3:53 pm to the unoccupied single story wood frame house at 300 Half Moon Road. They say it was heavily...
ECU soccer wins first match at NC State since 2001 in season opener 1-0
14 years had passed since East Carolina soccer beat NC State which was in Greenville. Only once in nine all-time meetings have the Pirates won in Raleigh. Way back in 2001 for a 1-0 season opener victory. Funny how 23 years later, ECU once again opened up the year at Dail Field.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrates 83rd birthday
CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is celebrating its 83rd birthday today. The base was constructed back in 1941, and has provided the United States with aviation support to almost all east coat-based operations.
UPDATE: FAA & NTSB investigating after private jet veers off runway at Washington-Warren Airport Sunday night
UPDATE (WNCT) — The Federal Aviation Administration told WNCT Sunday night that a Cessna Citation business jet veered off the runway after landing at Washington-Warren Field Airport Sunday evening. Two people were on board, according to the FAA. No information was provided on the one person taken to a local hospital, but a Washington city […]
ECU volleyball opponents revealed for 2024
East Carolina University’s volleyball team guided the Pirates to their first postseason appearance in program history in 2023, and look to build on that success for 2024. That starts with an exhibition match against Elon University on Aug. 24. After this, the Pirates will play in the Hampton Inn and Suites Seahawk Classic in Wilmington, North Carolina. They’ll play three matches against Queen’s University, the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW) and Loyola University on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31. Following their trip in Wilmington, ECU will host the Pirate Invitational from Sep. 5 to Sep.7 in Greenville, NC.
Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project
City officials, developers and members of the community came together Friday morning to break ground and celebrate the Pender Crossing development on Pender Street. Pender Crossing is a new 2.13-acre development owned and managed by Woda Cooper Companies. The 48-unit complex will be built on the site of the former Pender Street Park. The park will be relocated and renovated […] The post Groundbreaking kicks off Pender Crossing project first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
High-speed chase through three counties ends in crash, driver arrested
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — A Chinquapin man is now behind bars after a high-speed pursuit through three counties ended in a crash, Thursday, August 15, 2024. Donovan Brian Chase faces charges offelony flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, felony possession of schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license revoked, driving while impaired, displaying a fictitious registration plate, no insurance, speeding, reckless driving to endanger, window tint, and failure to wear a seat belt.
National Aviation Day at Dare County Regional Airport
Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with the First Flight Society, will celebrate National Aviation Day on August 19, 2024, at the park and the Dare County Regional Airport. In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the visitor center.
Some of America’s best stunt kite pilots coming to Outer Banks festival
A regional kite festival will bring some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots to the Outer Banks. See massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda and a 50-foot fish during the Outer Banks Kite Festival. Participants can also take free stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. The event will be held Sept. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at ...
Wreck kills 2, injures 2
Two Duplin County residents were killed and two others — one from Sampson — airlifted with serious injuries following a head-on collision Thursday afternoon on U.S. 421 (Taylors Bridge Highway). Reports from the N.C. Highway Patrol show that Shawn Dale Davis, 32, of 424 Wells Brothers Road, Rose...
Summerville Bunnlevel Fire Rescue holds Back to School Community Bash
A fire department in Harnett County had the chance to host its Back-to-School Bash on Saturday after it was postponed due to the weather.The Summerville Bunnlevel Fire Department and other community partners came together to give school supplies to students in need.The Harnett County Health Department handed out health supplies, while some local churches served free food.The event also featured a fly-in from the Cape Fear Valley Health Helicopter.The crew took the time to teach people in attendance about how the helicopter works, and let kids climb on board.
252 boys soccer area code rankings: Arendell Parrott enters, Roanoke Rapids drops
There's one new boys soccer team in the HighSchoolOT 252 area code rankings. Arendell Parrott enters at No. 15, taking over for the departed Roanoke Rapids, which was eighth a week ago. Neither of the top two teams, First Flight and Greene Central, played a match last week. HSOT has...
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Afternoon showers and storms through Monday; Quiet & calm midweek
With the end of the weekend, watch out for passing showers and storms as we go into the afternoon and evening hours. A few storms could contain gusty winds and some localized heavier downpours but will stay away from any major flooding concerns today and again Monday. Rainfall amounts will be under an inch but some locations could pick up over an inch if a heavier shower is moving by. Other than the showers and storms, coastal areas need to pay attention to possible overwash up and along Highway 12 and down towards the Crystal Coast, thanks to Ernesto passing by in the Atlantic this week. Temperatures remain in the upper 80s to low 90s and lows near 70°.
Protestors rally outside new Wilmington pet store as New Hanover County looks to boost animal welfare
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A group of protestors spent Sunday rallying outside The Puppy Place, a recently-opened pet store on New Centre Drive in Wilmington. The protestors raised concerns the store is bringing its puppies in from other states and puppy mills, which breed puppies for sale – typically in inhumane conditions.
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