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Ferries bring more equipment and crews to help Highway 12 clean-up on Ocracoke

Ferries bring more equipment and crews to help Highway 12 clean-up on Ocracoke

The DOT says crews will work to reopen the highway, but it will depend on the afternoon high tide around 2:50 p.m ... Continue Reading
ECU conducting test on emergency notification system

ECU conducting test on emergency notification system

ECU will conduct a full test between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today on the school’s on-campus and digital communication systems. ... Continue Reading

First Lady Anna Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson to speak at recovery conference in Lenoir County

First Lady Stein and Attorney General Jackson will be the first of many speakers at today’s Recovery Together ENC Conference held at Lenoir Community College this morning. ... Continue Reading
Washington lowers electric rates by 10%

Washington lowers electric rates by 10%

Washington City Council voted tonight to lower electric rates across the board. ... Continue Reading
Anderson named new Greenville Fire/Rescue chief

Anderson named new Greenville Fire/Rescue chief

Battalion Chief Jeremy Anderson was promoted to chief this morning. ... Continue Reading
Onslow Co. Animal Services offering reduced adoption fees

Onslow Co. Animal Services offering reduced adoption fees

Dogs are available for $70, and cats for $30. Reduced adoption fees will be offered until the end of the day on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading
Community responds to Morehead City’s proposed park turned down by U.S. Army

Community responds to Morehead City’s proposed park turned down by U.S. Army

The U.S. Army denied plans to turn a vacant Army Reserve Center into a waterfront park in Morehead City. ... Continue Reading
Election challenge filed against Washington city council candidate

Election challenge filed against Washington city council candidate

According to the GOP, the challenge is in regard to Tyre’s address, as he says he lives in Washington. ... Continue Reading
Gov. Stein announces medical debt milestone, calls on Washington to extend subsidies

Gov. Stein announces medical debt milestone, calls on Washington to extend subsidies

Stein says more than $6.5 billion in debt has been relieved for over 2.5 million North Carolinians as part of the state’s medical debt mitigation program. ... Continue Reading
North Carolina Democrats react with anger to Republican redistricting efforts

North Carolina Democrats react with anger to Republican redistricting efforts

Republican lawmakers said Monday they plan to vote next week on a new U.S. House map for the state, following President Trump’s call to gain more GOP seats and counter Democrats. ... Continue Reading
Pitt County Schools earns national recognition for healthy meal innovation

Pitt County Schools earns national recognition for healthy meal innovation

The award honors school systems that go beyond federal nutrition standards to improve meal quality and student engagement. ... Continue Reading
Woman dies after being thrown from crash in Greene County

Woman dies after being thrown from crash in Greene County

The deadly crash happened around 7:30 Sunday morning on Fort Run Road near Peanut Road, west of Snow Hill. ... Continue Reading
Woman’s body lands in tree after being thrown from Greene County crash

Woman’s body lands in tree after being thrown from Greene County crash

The deadly crash happened around 7:30 Sunday morning on Fort Run Road near Peanut Road, west of Snow Hill. ... Continue Reading
Highway 12 on Pea Island back open; clean up in progress

Highway 12 on Pea Island back open; clean up in progress

On Monday morning, trucks and crews were seen on Highway 12 cleaning up the roadway, which had experienced significant ocean overwash over the weekend. ... Continue Reading
Man injured in Rocky Mount shooting, investigation underway

Man injured in Rocky Mount shooting, investigation underway

An investigation is underway after Rocky Mount police were called to the 1400 block of Lafayette Avenue for a shooting that left one injured. ... Continue Reading
Man accused of killing brother in Beaufort County shooting

Man accused of killing brother in Beaufort County shooting

On Saturday, Beaufort County deputies went to a home on Cherry Road for a 911 call of a man being shot. ... Continue Reading
State GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle

State GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle

State Republican legislative leaders announced plans Monday to vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map. ... Continue Reading
Former ECU pitcher Trey Yesavage starting Game 2 of ALCS tonight

Former ECU pitcher Trey Yesavage starting Game 2 of ALCS tonight

Former Pirates ace and Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will start Game 2 of the American League Championship Series tonight. ... Continue Reading
Man behind bars after foot chase in Pitt County

Man behind bars after foot chase in Pitt County

James Gardner ran from a deputy who noticed his car had a fake tag, but was caught and arrested after a brief struggle, according to a news release. ... Continue Reading

Thirteen-year-old accused of stealing guns in Craven County home break-in

Craven County deputies say they found the child on Old Vanceboro Road with a pistol in their waistband. ... Continue Reading

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