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Elizabeth City Police:  Man threatened to burn down municipal building

Elizabeth City Police: Man threatened to burn down municipal building

Police have charged Kendell Lovejoy with communicating threats following a disturbance. ... Continue Reading
LIEAP program launches in Pitt County after government shutdown delays

LIEAP program launches in Pitt County after government shutdown delays

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program, known as LIEAP, usually begins Dec. 1 but was pushed back due to the historic government shutdown that ended in mid-November. ... Continue Reading
Farmville adds ADA Coordinator

Farmville adds ADA Coordinator

Farmville has now hired an ADA coordinator and the new Farmville Mayor, Alex Joyner, says he and the town are working on a plan to become ADA compliant. ... Continue Reading
H.S. Football: Kinston seeks 1st State Championship while Tarboro looks to go back-to-back

H.S. Football: Kinston seeks 1st State Championship while Tarboro looks to go back-to-back

Both schools play Saturday in the (3A & 2A) State Final. ... Continue Reading
Greenville cat rescue sets up angel trees to benefit pets

Greenville cat rescue sets up angel trees to benefit pets

Organized by the Feline Freedom Society, the trees are set up at Grounded in Winterville. ... Continue Reading
Pitt County Animal Services to begin ‘Home for the HOWLidays’ foster program

Pitt County Animal Services to begin ‘Home for the HOWLidays’ foster program

The annual fostering program allows residents to open their homes to shelter animals for a few weeks during the holidays. ... Continue Reading
PharMerica celebrates grand opening of pharmacy in Washington

PharMerica celebrates grand opening of pharmacy in Washington

PharMerica operates over 180 long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide. ... Continue Reading
Man pleads guilty in Beaufort Co. machete & hammer attack involving woman, child

Man pleads guilty in Beaufort Co. machete & hammer attack involving woman, child

Ryan Stalls pleaded guilty to 2 counts of first degree attempted murder, first degree kidnapping & attempted first degree forcible sex offense. ... Continue Reading
Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles

Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, while a political fight with Republican legislators to enact additional funding gets resolved. ... Continue Reading
Powerball jackpot approaches $1 billion, seventh largest in history

Powerball jackpot approaches $1 billion, seventh largest in history

The $930 million prize can be claimed tonight as either a $930 million annuity or $429 million in cash. ... Continue Reading
Fatal crash under investigation in Plymouth

Fatal crash under investigation in Plymouth

It happened around 3:30 p.m. at U.S. 64 and Wilson Street Extension, right at the Plymouth city limits. ... Continue Reading
Trio arrested on drug charges in Pitt County

Trio arrested on drug charges in Pitt County

Deputies say they have arrested three residents after finding drugs inside their Pitt County home. ... Continue Reading
Wawa location in Morehead City set to open in 2027

Wawa location in Morehead City set to open in 2027

This will be Wawa’s twelfth location in Eastern Carolina. ... 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
Charlie Loves Science: Ocean acidification and our coastline

Charlie Loves Science: Ocean acidification and our coastline

A recent study out of the U.K. highlights how upwelling zones show lower pH levels than expected ... Continue Reading
Havelock bypass set to open next Friday

Havelock bypass set to open next Friday

The U.S. 70 Havelock bypass project, which runs from northern Havelock to the Craven–Carteret County border, has been under construction since 2019. ... Continue Reading
Three more flu deaths reported in North Carolina

Three more flu deaths reported in North Carolina

The state says flu activity is surging just as holiday travel and gatherings begin. ... Continue Reading
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
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

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

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