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We the People: The history of Bath, North Carolina’s first town

As part of our We the People celebration marking our country’s 250th birthday, WITN’s Gigi Barnett took a trip to visit Historic Bath. ... Continue Reading

Body found on Craven County shoreline identified as missing James City man

An autopsy conducted yesterday, identifies the man as Robert Green, who was reported missing by his family on November 17th. ... Continue Reading
Alex Joyner sworn in as new Farmville mayor

Alex Joyner sworn in as new Farmville mayor

A new Farmville mayor has been sworn in after beating the three-term incumbent mayor last month. ... Continue Reading
Pitt County sheriff’s race draws early attention as 2026 candidate filing opens

Pitt County sheriff’s race draws early attention as 2026 candidate filing opens

Filing opened at noon at the Pitt County Board of Elections, drawing candidates for various local positions. ... Continue Reading
Albert J. Ellis Airport runway extension set to move into construction phase

Albert J. Ellis Airport runway extension set to move into construction phase

Construction is set to begin at the start of the new year, with a completion date planned for the middle of 2027. ... Continue Reading
First Alert Playbook: ECU Bowl Projections & AAC Coaching Vacancies

First Alert Playbook: ECU Bowl Projections & AAC Coaching Vacancies

Dugan Lloyd's weekly sports stream covers ECU Football & Basketball with a look at the H.S. Football playoffs. ... Continue Reading
Chip Hughes announces re-election campaign for Craven Co. sheriff

Chip Hughes announces re-election campaign for Craven Co. sheriff

In a news release, Hughes said he is proud of the great work his office has accomplished, but that it is far from over. ... Continue Reading

New tinted window law goes into effect statewide

Tinted window requirements are no longer needed to pass state inspections under a new law, but there are mandatory requirements for drivers. ... Continue Reading
Experts share safety tips for warming homes as winter approaches

Experts share safety tips for warming homes as winter approaches

Heating professionals and emergency officials are urging Eastern Carolina residents to take safety precautions as winter approaches and more people begin heating their homes. ... Continue Reading
Downtown Greenville construction brings yet another traffic shift

Downtown Greenville construction brings yet another traffic shift

"I am the type of person who likes to figure out where I am on the go just in case and figuring out how to do that has been an absolute nightmare,” First Street Place resident Nevadahray Shakir-Caines said. ... Continue Reading
Woman charged with assaulting Kinston police, spitting on them

Woman charged with assaulting Kinston police, spitting on them

Officers say 25-year-old Ashley Baker was irate, refused to leave the area, and struck an officer with a car door. ... Continue Reading
Jacksonville man charged with Craven County drug death

Jacksonville man charged with Craven County drug death

Craven County deputies arrested Robert Moore, Jr. on Friday for felony death by distribution. ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Missing Onslow County teen found

UPDATE: Missing Onslow County teen found

16-year old Ayden Mccabe was last seen on Saturday around 6 p.m. in the area of New Bern Highway in Maysville. ... Continue Reading
Kinston postpones swearing-in ceremony of new mayor and city council members

Kinston postpones swearing-in ceremony of new mayor and city council members

The city is still waiting on required documents from the Lenoir County Board of Elections. ... Continue Reading
2025 Greenville Christmas Parade this weekend

2025 Greenville Christmas Parade this weekend

The floats will be Christmas movie-themed for sure to bring smiles and fun to the whole family! ... Continue Reading
ECU police identify boys accused of pointing gun at pedestrian on campus

ECU police identify boys accused of pointing gun at pedestrian on campus

ECU police say the group ranged in age from 8 to 14 years old. ... Continue Reading
Davis plans to move into new 1st District, seeks another term in Congress

Davis plans to move into new 1st District, seeks another term in Congress

Rep. Don Davis currently lives in Snow Hill, but says he will move into the new First District. ... Continue Reading
Traffic stop in Kinston leads to gun arrest; search for runaway passenger

Traffic stop in Kinston leads to gun arrest; search for runaway passenger

A man has been arrested in Kinston, and his passenger is wanted after running from a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a handgun. ... Continue Reading
Gov. Stein appoints new public safety secretary

Gov. Stein appoints new public safety secretary

Gov. Josh Stein has appointed Jeffrey Smythe to replace Eddie Buffaloe as the new secretary of the state’s Department of Public Safety, effective Jan. 1. ... Continue Reading
NASCAR antitrust trial opens with Michael Jordan on hand and huge stakes

NASCAR antitrust trial opens with Michael Jordan on hand and huge stakes

The federal antitrust trial against NASCAR has opened with Michael Jordan in attendance. The retired NBA star co-owns the 23XI Racing team, which, along with Front Row Motorsports, is suing NASCAR. ... Continue Reading

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