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Bertie County wildfire now 300 acres

Bertie County wildfire now 300 acres

The North Carolina Forest Service says the Roanoke River Fire is currently 300 acres, up from 50 acres yesterday afternoon. ... Continue Reading
One person killed in Greenville morning house fire

One person killed in Greenville morning house fire

Greenville Fire/Rescue officials say they were called to a home in the 200 block of Holloman Street for a reported fire around 6:40 a.m. today. ... Continue Reading
Teens killed in chase that ended in crash in Wayne County identified

Teens killed in chase that ended in crash in Wayne County identified

Troopers say alcohol and marijuana were found in the car, and the driver is suspected of being impaired. ... Continue Reading
Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck announces plan to run for Congress

Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck announces plan to run for Congress

Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck announced his plan to run for 1st District this morning on the radio program Talk of the Town. ... Continue Reading

Man facing charges after taking officers on car chase through Kinston

Although the driver initially escaped, police say they were able to identify the suspect as 24-year-old Nathan Casey. ... Continue Reading
Four more arrested in Carteret County drug bust operation

Four more arrested in Carteret County drug bust operation

Carteret County deputies say Justin Thompson, David Lewis, Darlene Browning and Damian Szydek were arrested in the third phase of “Operation Find Out.” ... Continue Reading
Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck announces plan to run for District 1 House seat

Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck announces plan to run for District 1 House seat

Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck announced that he plans to run for the First Congressional District. ... Continue Reading
Governor Stein comments on reports of ICE agents headed to Raleigh

Governor Stein comments on reports of ICE agents headed to Raleigh

Stein urged agents to "Stop targeting people simply going about their lives because of the color of their skin." ... Continue Reading
Fire destroys home in Duplin County

Fire destroys home in Duplin County

The fire chief says the home is a total loss. ... Continue Reading
EWN operations back to normal after FAA lifts flight reduction order

EWN operations back to normal after FAA lifts flight reduction order

The order was officially lifted at 6 a.m., ending the reductions that led to cancellations and delays at many airports. ... Continue Reading

Board of Elections considers election protest in Morehead City mayoral race

The Carteret County Board of Elections voted to move forward with a hearing on the election protest filed by Morehead City’s sitting mayor. ... Continue Reading
Hispanic business owner in ENC speaks out on immigration arrests in Charlotte

Hispanic business owner in ENC speaks out on immigration arrests in Charlotte

Olga Romero, who owns a tax solutions business and came to the United States legally from Mexico, said the Hispanic community in Pitt County is worried about ongoing immigration enforcement operations. ... Continue Reading
Bertie County wildfire continues to grow

Bertie County wildfire continues to grow

The fire is now at 200 acres. ... Continue Reading
Fall fire season begins: what you can do to prevent and prepare

Fall fire season begins: what you can do to prevent and prepare

There were 334 wildfires across the state last week alone. ... Continue Reading
Storm Chasing: The players’ account of rushing the field after beating Memphis 31-27

Storm Chasing: The players’ account of rushing the field after beating Memphis 31-27

Some key Pirates explain their behind-the-scenes experience from Saturday's big win. ... Continue Reading
Elections board dismisses protest calling for new Kinston city election

Elections board dismisses protest calling for new Kinston city election

City council candidate Quarla Blackwell filed a protest against fellow Kinston candidates Milton Foster and Ashley Kornegay. ... Continue Reading
Stacy Drakeford retiring as Washington’s public safety director

Stacy Drakeford retiring as Washington’s public safety director

Stacy Drakeford will retire with 37 years of public service, according to the city. ... Continue Reading
Kinston City Council candidate files protest calling for new election

Kinston City Council candidate files protest calling for new election

Quarla Blackwell has filed a protest against fellow Kinston City Council candidates Milton Foster and Ashley Kornegay. ... Continue Reading
NC By Train celebrates highest ridership last month in 35 years of service

NC By Train celebrates highest ridership last month in 35 years of service

The Department of Transportation is celebrating the highest train ridership since its program was established. ... Continue Reading
Two house fires in Carteret County under investigation

Two house fires in Carteret County under investigation

Crews in Carteret County were called to two fires Sunday afternoon. ... Continue Reading

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