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Jacksonville’s playoff run ends in shootout, 31-21 loss to Middle Creek

Jacksonville’s playoff run ends in shootout, 31-21 loss to Middle Creek

Tonight, Middle Creek defeated Jacksonville in the 6A East regional final. ... Continue Reading
Stiles withdraws appeal in Morehead City mayor’s dispute, calls for new election

Stiles withdraws appeal in Morehead City mayor’s dispute, calls for new election

Stiles tells WITN that after speaking with his attorney, they believe it was best to withdraw the appeal. ... Continue Reading
Record dollars raised at Operation Santa Claus Radiothons in the East

Record dollars raised at Operation Santa Claus Radiothons in the East

The radio stations of Inner Banks Media held a two day radiothon to raise money for Salvation Army stations to purchase gifts, food, and clothing for families this Christmas. ... Continue Reading
WARRANTS: Man shoots car, threatens to ‘shoot up’ Carteret County bar

WARRANTS: Man shoots car, threatens to ‘shoot up’ Carteret County bar

After the threat was made, Arriaga then shot a woman’s car tires outside the bar, warrants say. ... Continue Reading
WANTED: Owner of oversized Paw Patrol mascot head found in Onslow County

WANTED: Owner of oversized Paw Patrol mascot head found in Onslow County

Deputies hope they can reunite Chase with the person or mighty pups who may have misplaced their enormous canine identity. ... Continue Reading
DEPUTIES: Man charged with Rocky Mount murder tosses cocaine during car chase

DEPUTIES: Man charged with Rocky Mount murder tosses cocaine during car chase

Nash County deputies say a man charged with murder threw out nearly three ounces of cocaine during a car chase. ... Continue Reading
Free Christmas trees for troops at Cherry Point

Free Christmas trees for troops at Cherry Point

Hundreds of free Christmas trees were given out, helping Cherry Point feel a little more like home this holiday season for the Marines and Sailors at the air station. ... Continue Reading
Two men accused of killing woman, injuring man in Rocky Mount shooting

Two men accused of killing woman, injuring man in Rocky Mount shooting

Qua’Damion Harris-Johnson, 29, and Vincent Brunson, 26, were both charged with first-degree murder. ... Continue Reading
Chowan Co. students learn artifact curation, history preservation at Belhaven Museum

Chowan Co. students learn artifact curation, history preservation at Belhaven Museum

Students from John A. Holmes High School in Edenton met at the Belhaven Memorial Museum on Friday to learn about the process of curating. ... Continue Reading
Constructors begin raising Ocracoke Double Keepers’ Quarters

Constructors begin raising Ocracoke Double Keepers’ Quarters

The Ocracoke Light Station renovation project is moving along as crews raise the Double Keepers’ Quarters ten feet above ground this week. ... Continue Reading
Retired state trooper sets up primary for Wayne County sheriff’s race

Retired state trooper sets up primary for Wayne County sheriff’s race

Two veteran law enforcement officers will face each other in the GOP primary for Wayne County sheriff. ... Continue Reading
Roanoke Rapids police officer facing federal child porn charges

Roanoke Rapids police officer facing federal child porn charges

Officer Isaac Nielsen was arrested on Thursday by the FBI. ... Continue Reading
Ayden woman’s electric bill deposit concerns prompt change

Ayden woman’s electric bill deposit concerns prompt change

Kara Walters' questions about her electric bill deposit are creating change for her and others after the town acknowledged it was incorrectly applying a new policy retroactively. ... Continue Reading
New Bern man behind prison bars on drug offenses

New Bern man behind prison bars on drug offenses

D.A. Matt Wareham sentenced Gregory Franks to between 5 years and 10 months and 7 years and 9 months in state prison. ... Continue Reading
Section of Reade Street to be resurfaced beginning next week

Section of Reade Street to be resurfaced beginning next week

The city says the work will begin on Monday between East First Street and East Third Street and take around 7-8 weeks. ... Continue Reading
Fur baby Friday: Meet Naomi

Fur baby Friday: Meet Naomi

This adorable kitten is looking for a loving home. ... Continue Reading
Grifton boil water advisory lifted after clean tests

Grifton boil water advisory lifted after clean tests

A leak Tuesday from a water main break at Church Street and Charles Street caused some residents and businesses to see little to no water pressure throughout the day. ... Continue Reading
Craven County father charged after 4-month-old infant found with brain bleeds

Craven County father charged after 4-month-old infant found with brain bleeds

Deputies have charged Marvin Norris, Jr. with felony intentional child abuse with serious bodily injury. ... Continue Reading
Arrest made in murder of Rocky Mount teenager

Arrest made in murder of Rocky Mount teenager

Andre Brinkley has been charged with first degree murder after a teenager was shot and killed Thursday evening. ... Continue Reading
Kinston police warn of teens seen pulling on car door handles

Kinston police warn of teens seen pulling on car door handles

Two people in the group were seen on surveillance camera attempting to open the driver’s doors of two cars at Perry Street and Rhodes Avenue. ... Continue Reading

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