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Winterville police seek help in finding 16-year-old runaway

Winterville police seek help in finding 16-year-old runaway

Police say 16-year-old April Dobson left home in Winterville on Nov. 25. They do not believe she is in danger. ... Continue Reading
Greenville cat rescue hosts “Angel Tree” event benefitting pets

Greenville cat rescue hosts “Angel Tree” event benefitting pets

Organized by the Feline Freedom Society, the trees are set up at Grounded in Winterville. ... Continue Reading

Littleton man charged with murder in deadly shooting

Littleton police say Scholar Jefferson III was identified as the suspect in the murder of Montrell Everett. ... Continue Reading
ECU chemist approved for research grant to produce environment-friendly marine paint

ECU chemist approved for research grant to produce environment-friendly marine paint

An ECU chemistry professor is setting sail to new research opportunities thanks to a new grant approval. ... Continue Reading
Teen dies after being pulled from Cashie River

Teen dies after being pulled from Cashie River

Windsor police say a 17-year-old girl was pulled out of the Cashie River and taken to the hospital, where she died. ... Continue Reading

Duplin County man facing federal drug charges

The operation was part of a 6-month investigation into Francis Ronk for selling and distributing crystal methamphetamine in Duplin County. ... Continue Reading
Teacher of the Week: Ashley Hutchinson

Teacher of the Week: Ashley Hutchinson

Ashley Hutchinson teaches English and journalism at J.H. Rose High School in Greenville. ... Continue Reading
City of Havelock and Cherry Point celebrate Marine Corps 250th birthday

City of Havelock and Cherry Point celebrate Marine Corps 250th birthday

Tuesday night was the first time the City of Havelock and the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point opened up a birthday celebration for it’s Marine Corps to the public. ... Continue Reading
Carteret Co. attorney Ashley Russell files to run for Congress

Carteret Co. attorney Ashley Russell files to run for Congress

An eastern Carolina attorney and small-business owner announced her filing for the 1st District today. ... Continue Reading
ECU fraternity recalls pursuit of break-in suspect

ECU fraternity recalls pursuit of break-in suspect

Many of the fraternity brothers say they didn’t realize a man had entered the house until he was seen carrying a statue and sword down the street. ... Continue Reading
Displaced hurricane family gets new home in New Bern

Displaced hurricane family gets new home in New Bern

After years of being displaced from their original home after Hurricane Florence, a New Bern family is finally moving back to the area. ... Continue Reading
Former animal care employees speak on Duplin Co. Animal Shelter violations

Former animal care employees speak on Duplin Co. Animal Shelter violations

The inspection documents allege violations, including no recent records of euthanasia procedures, dirty litter boxes, unsanitized water bowls, and missing doghouses for outdoor dogs. ... Continue Reading
K9 Fredy retires after seven years with New Bern police

K9 Fredy retires after seven years with New Bern police

Vets found fluid around his heart and lungs, so department leaders decided retirement would be best for Fredy’s health. ... Continue Reading

Former state senator’s wife finds jail escapee sleeping in her car

Marie Steinburg, wife of former State Senator Bob Steinburg, says the man woke up when she unlocked her car. ... Continue Reading
Pepsi Spotlight: Tarboro’s Kamerin McDowell-Moore

Pepsi Spotlight: Tarboro’s Kamerin McDowell-Moore

The Elon commit has 30 TDs and ranks 9th in NC with 2,000+ rushing yards. ... Continue Reading
Sheriff Chip Hughes talks evolution of search for Dominic Connelly: “We want closure”

Sheriff Chip Hughes talks evolution of search for Dominic Connelly: “We want closure”

The memory of what happened is still fresh on many minds, especially with no news of Dominic Connelly’s capture. ... Continue Reading
The twists, turns, and surprises ENC manhunts have taken

The twists, turns, and surprises ENC manhunts have taken

The belief that Dominic Connelly has left the area is of little comfort to some in the Vanceboro area. ... Continue Reading
A student dies during stabbing at Winston-Salem high school

A student dies during stabbing at Winston-Salem high school

A stabbing at a Winston-Salem high school Tuesday left one student dead and another injured, authorities said. ... Continue Reading
AMEXCAN hosts 14th annual leadership awards in Winterville

AMEXCAN hosts 14th annual leadership awards in Winterville

For the past 24 years, AMEXCAN has grown alongside the community by celebrating milestones, navigating adversity, and uplifting families across ENC. ... Continue Reading
Lenoir County woman behind bars on four drug trafficking charges

Lenoir County woman behind bars on four drug trafficking charges

According to the sheriff’s office, 35-year-old Winter Watson was distributing fentanyl throughout the county. ... Continue Reading

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