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Investigation underway after man dies while kayaking at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
BUXTON, N.C. (WNCT) — An investigation is underway following the death of a kayaker near Buxton, North Carolina. In a news release, the National Park Service at Cape Hatteras National Seashore reported a 72-year-old man from Florence, South Carolina, died Saturday morning after launching his kayak from the beach near the Cape Point Campground. “Bystanders […]
Former police officer accused of vandalizing Vice Mayor’s home with Vienna sausages in Tennessee
A former Jacksboro, Tennessee police officer is facing a vandalism charge after allegedly throwing cans of Vienna sausages at the Vice Mayor of Jacksboro's home earlier this month.
Driver cited after colliding with Emerald Isle ambulance Friday night
UPDATE 7/20/24 (WNCT) — Morehead City and Emerald Isle officials released new information surrounding a two-vehicle accident in Morehead City. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 24 and involved an Emerald Isle ambulance. Emergency lights and siren were activated when the ambulance was struck in the intersection, according to a […]
Impact of major tech outage felt in many places across Eastern NC
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Flights, government services, hospitals and more were impacted by a technology outage Friday morning. Multiple services and agencies spent hours in limbo as they tried to figure out how to get back up and running. The CEO of cybersecurity company Crowdstrike said that the issue came from an update for Windows […]
Goodwill Industries has community outreach event in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Earlier Friday, local agencies gathered in Kinston for the Goodwill Industries of North Carolina Community Outreach event. The event offered free medical screenings and dental care from baptists on mission. There was also free legal aid from Legal Aid of North Carolina. Free STEAM education was available from Goodwill’s Mobile STEAM […]
Greene County Schools break ground on new high school facility
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) – In Greene County, federal, state and local officials, along with supporters gathered to break ground for Greene Central High School’s new building Friday. School leaders said the $62-million facility includes state-of-the-art career and technical opportunities including new STEM, health-science and agricultural labs, as well as, an automotive facility. “You always […]
Bridge, boardwalk at Wildwood Park to close for construction
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The bridge and boardwalk at Wildwood Park in Greenville will be closed next week beginning Monday. Work is being done on the bridge to apply a non-slip coating. The bridge is expected to be fully reopened the following week. The beach on the river will not be accessible from the boardwalk […]
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