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POLICE: Victim in Jacksonville shooting dies from injuries, suspect found dead in home

POLICE: Victim in Jacksonville shooting dies from injuries, suspect found dead in home

Police say the suspect, identified as Andre Derival, jumped from the vehicle and returned to his home on Pine Valley Road. ... Continue Reading
Eight charged after 11 vape shops raided in Beaufort County

Eight charged after 11 vape shops raided in Beaufort County

‘Operation Smoke and Mirrors’ went down Tuesday and involved Beaufort County deputies, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents, SBI agents, and Belhaven police. ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Shooting leads to large police presence on Jacksonville road

UPDATE: Shooting leads to large police presence on Jacksonville road

There is currently an increased police presence in the area of Pine Valley Road. ... Continue Reading
2nd annual Christmas in July brings joy to New Bern

2nd annual Christmas in July brings joy to New Bern

On Saturday, people gathered at the Maola at Riverside for the 2nd annual New Bern Christmas in July, and to connect within the community, support local artists, and have fun. ... Continue Reading
Ayden Police Department’s retired K9 ‘Louie’ dies

Ayden Police Department’s retired K9 ‘Louie’ dies

“His nose never missed, and his loyalty never wavered,” Officials said in the Friday Facebook post. ... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Masked man approaches home wielding two knives in Jacksonville neighborhood

VIDEO: Masked man approaches home wielding two knives in Jacksonville neighborhood

In the video, the man looks to be wielding two knives as he gets to the door, but doesn’t stay for long after the doorbell whistle seems to startle him. ... Continue Reading
‘Quite a few’ people stung by Portuguese Man O’ War in Emerald Isle, officials say

‘Quite a few’ people stung by Portuguese Man O’ War in Emerald Isle, officials say

These stings can result in excruciating pain. ... Continue Reading
Man extradited from Maryland is in custody in Nash County

Man extradited from Maryland is in custody in Nash County

In February, Nash County deputies responded to the New Dixie Mart for burglary of an ATM. ... Continue Reading
Two arrested after lengthy drug investigation

Two arrested after lengthy drug investigation

10-month investigation has been wrapped up ... Continue Reading
Three sites fail Sound Rivers weekly water-quality test

Three sites fail Sound Rivers weekly water-quality test

A “Swim Guide fail” means elevated levels of fecal bacteria ... Continue Reading
Purple flags fly at Emerald Isle beaches

Purple flags fly at Emerald Isle beaches

Coming into contact with Portuguese Man O War can result in a severe sting ... Continue Reading
City of Kinston to begin $1.3 million street improvement project this week

City of Kinston to begin $1.3 million street improvement project this week

The City is scheduled to resurface more than 30 of the city's 40 maintained streets beginning on July 13th. ... Continue Reading
Former Shrine Club treasurer facing 45 embezzlement counts

Former Shrine Club treasurer facing 45 embezzlement counts

Jason Cash was the former treasurer of the Lenoir County Shrine Club, Sudan Motor Patrol. ... Continue Reading
Man found guilty in Kinston murder, gets life in prison

Man found guilty in Kinston murder, gets life in prison

A jury this afternoon found Torrence Howard guilty of first degree murder in Lenoir County. ... Continue Reading
Man gets life in prison without parole after guilty plea

Man gets life in prison without parole after guilty plea

Robert Ortiz entered an Alford plea to first degree murder for the 2019 death of Kerry Howard. ... Continue Reading
Two brothers share the rescue story of a kitten tossed from a Snow Hill bridge

Two brothers share the rescue story of a kitten tossed from a Snow Hill bridge

They heard a loud splash, followed by a creature struggling in the water. ... Continue Reading
Multiple Greenville small businesses say tariffs are hurting them

Multiple Greenville small businesses say tariffs are hurting them

Multiple small businesses say it's harder than ever to bring new items in at a reasonable price. ... Continue Reading
Adoptable, loving Pitbull mix plays well with other animals

Adoptable, loving Pitbull mix plays well with other animals

Gibbs is seven months old, and is energetic and loving. ... Continue Reading

Services planned for mother and son who drowned at Bertie Beach, fundraiser set up to fix up home for survivors

The celebrations of life for Shaunna Jernigan and her son, Timothy, will be held Saturday at the Mars Hill Baptist Church in Colerain. ... Continue Reading

Havelock man facing child porn charges following cyber tip

Investigators say they got a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ... Continue Reading

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