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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
La Grange man & woman facing multiple drug charges

La Grange man & woman facing multiple drug charges

Police say the arrests of Jennifer Grady and Charles Marshburn happened after a traffic stop around 1:30 a.m. on U.S. 70 near Queen Street. ... Continue Reading
TROOPERS: Impairment a factor in high-speed chase that killed two in Wayne County

TROOPERS: Impairment a factor in high-speed chase that killed two in Wayne County

Troopers say alcohol and marijuana were found in the car, and the driver is suspected of being impaired. ... Continue Reading
Board of Elections calls for hearing in Morehead City mayoral race

Board of Elections calls for hearing in Morehead City mayoral race

Mayor Jerry Jones filed an election protest during the county’s canvass meeting on November 7th. ... Continue Reading
Beaufort County Community College students develop new adaptive prosthetic tool

Beaufort County Community College students develop new adaptive prosthetic tool

Community college engineering students are making big waves after developing a new tool for prosthetic users with limited hand strength. ... Continue Reading
130 arrested in first days of Operation Charlotte’s Web, Homeland Security says

130 arrested in first days of Operation Charlotte’s Web, Homeland Security says

By Monday, Nov. 17, Homeland Security confirmed the total had risen to 130. ... Continue Reading
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck near busy Greenville intersection

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck near busy Greenville intersection

Officers say the crash happened near the intersection of Fire Tower Road and Arlington Boulevard. ... Continue Reading

Sex offender wanted in Jones County captured after crossing border into Mexico

George Barfield was placed on the sex offender registry in 2022 after being convicted of indecent liberties with a minor in 2018. ... Continue Reading

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