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Mrs. Claus visits Marines and Sailors in Cherry Point

Mrs. Claus visits Marines and Sailors in Cherry Point

Many service members stationed away from their families feel lonely during the holidays. A visit from Mrs. Claus on Monday aimed to uplift morale and create a sense of family among them. ... Continue Reading
Duplin Co. Toys for Tots asks for help with donations for nearly 400 families

Duplin Co. Toys for Tots asks for help with donations for nearly 400 families

A Toys for Tots program is asking for community help after falling short of donation goals needed to serve hundreds of families this Christmas season. ... Continue Reading
ECU AD Jon Gilbert calls for schedule change to save future bowl seasons

ECU AD Jon Gilbert calls for schedule change to save future bowl seasons

Says moving the transfer portal to March would improve the situation. ... Continue Reading
Winter weather worries lead to closures and delays for ENC schools Tuesday

Winter weather worries lead to closures and delays for ENC schools Tuesday

This comes as many school systems had delays or closings due to weather concerns Monday. ... Continue Reading
Greenville hit-and-run victim speaks out after crosswalk crash

Greenville hit-and-run victim speaks out after crosswalk crash

A man who was the victim of a hit-and-run at a crosswalk in Greenville said he wants the woman responsible for the wreck to be held accountable. ... Continue Reading
Manteo man arrested after traffic stop turns up cocaine

Manteo man arrested after traffic stop turns up cocaine

Ediberto Silva was charged with possession of cocaine, driving while impaired, no operator’s license, and an open alcohol container. ... Continue Reading
Gov. Stein warns drivers of winter road conditions

Gov. Stein warns drivers of winter road conditions

Ongoing precipitation over western N.C. will persist throughout today, and moisture has spread eastward, transitioning to snow in certain northern regions. Precipitation is expected to stop early this evening. ... Continue Reading
State fines Duplin Co. Animal Shelter for multiple violations

State fines Duplin Co. Animal Shelter for multiple violations

Inspectors say they checked an enclosure containing two kittens and found a dry water bowl. They say one kitten was found dead, and the other, which was then provided with water, drank for three consecutive minutes. ... Continue Reading
POLICE: Sex offender fails to report Washington address

POLICE: Sex offender fails to report Washington address

Police say they were notified last Monday of a possible unregistered sex offender who relocated to Washington without notifying Georgia authorities. ... Continue Reading
Health department investigates tuberculosis report involving Pitt Co. student

Health department investigates tuberculosis report involving Pitt Co. student

The department was notified of the Farmville Middle School case today, according to Pitt County Health Director Wes Gray. ... Continue Reading
ECU criminal justice professor selected by Gov. Stein for state commission

ECU criminal justice professor selected by Gov. Stein for state commission

ECU announced that Governor Josh Stein has picked Dr. Heidi Bonner to serve on the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission. ... Continue Reading
Winter weather worries lead to delays for ENC schools Tuesday

Winter weather worries lead to delays for ENC schools Tuesday

This comes as many school systems had delays or closings due to weather concerns Monday. ... Continue Reading
Snowfall begins in parts of Eastern Carolina

Snowfall begins in parts of Eastern Carolina

Accumulation of one to two inches snowfall is expected north of 264 to the North Carolina/Virginia state line. ... Continue Reading
First Alert Playbook: ECU Football reacts to Military Bowl return

First Alert Playbook: ECU Football reacts to Military Bowl return

HC Blake Harrell & AD Jon Gilbert share thoughts on Sunday's bowl selection. ... Continue Reading

Pitt County man charged with father’s murder, attempted murder, and arson after shootings and house fire

The suspect, 38-year-old Fernando Casanova, was taken into custody Sunday night. ... Continue Reading
Georgia man faces drug charges after Kinston traffic stop

Georgia man faces drug charges after Kinston traffic stop

Police say the traffic stop happened before 2:15 p.m. Sunday on East Highland Avenue. ... Continue Reading

UPDATE: Chowan County escaped inmate back in custody

Edenton police say Charles Babb was caught and returned to custody around 8 a.m. today after escaping last night. ... Continue Reading
Three arrested in weekend burglary near Lenoir County landfill

Three arrested in weekend burglary near Lenoir County landfill

Michael Jackson, Sheena Britt and Offen Davis III were all arrested and taken to the Lenoir County jail. ... Continue Reading
Crews work to put out early morning Surf City duplex fire

Crews work to put out early morning Surf City duplex fire

The Town of Surf City Fire Department was called to the fire at 414A North Shore Drive early Monday. ... Continue Reading

Fundraiser for family that “lost everything” in Craven County

Officials say four people were inside the trailer at the time of the fire, and one person had minor injuries. ... Continue Reading

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