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A student dies during stabbing at Winston-Salem high school

A student dies during stabbing at Winston-Salem high school

A stabbing at a Winston-Salem high school Tuesday left one student dead and another injured, authorities said. ... Continue Reading
AMEXCAN hosts 14th annual leadership awards in Winterville

AMEXCAN hosts 14th annual leadership awards in Winterville

For the past 24 years, AMEXCAN has grown alongside the community by celebrating milestones, navigating adversity, and uplifting families across ENC. ... Continue Reading
K9 Fredy retires after seven years with New Bern police

K9 Fredy retires after seven years with New Bern police

Vets found fluid around his heart and lungs, so department leaders decided retirement would be best for Fredy’s health. ... Continue Reading
Lenoir County woman behind bars on four drug trafficking charges

Lenoir County woman behind bars on four drug trafficking charges

According to the sheriff’s office, 35-year-old Winter Watson was distributing fentanyl throughout the county. ... Continue Reading
WHO ARE WE? Two men steal tires from Kinston car dealership

WHO ARE WE? Two men steal tires from Kinston car dealership

Police say four 2022 Jeep Wrangler wheels were stolen at Deacon Jones in Kinston between 4:30 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. Tuesday. ... Continue Reading
POLICE: ECU student arrested after stealing sword and Jesus statue from frat house

POLICE: ECU student arrested after stealing sword and Jesus statue from frat house

Greenville police have charged Damola Akindele with burglary after they say he broke into the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity house on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading
Applications open tomorrow for Pitt County heating assistance program

Applications open tomorrow for Pitt County heating assistance program

The application window closes either March 31, 2026 or until funds are spent. ... Continue Reading

Former state senator’s wife finds jail escapee sleeping in her car

Marie Steinburg, wife of former State Senator Bob Steinburg, says the man woke up when she unlocked her car. ... Continue Reading
Airbus takes over Spirit AeroSystems in Kinston

Airbus takes over Spirit AeroSystems in Kinston

A deal between two rival aerospace companies, Airbus and Boeing, has led to both firms splitting their acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, a major manufacturer. ... Continue Reading
POLICE: Man arrested after stealing sword and Jesus statue from frat house

POLICE: Man arrested after stealing sword and Jesus statue from frat house

Greenville police have charged Damola Akindele with burglary after they say he broke into the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity house on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading
ECU Football loses both coordinators, OC John David Baker & DC Josh Aldridge

ECU Football loses both coordinators, OC John David Baker & DC Josh Aldridge

JDB is headed back to be Ole Miss' OC, while Aldridge will be the DC of in-conference opponent USF. ... 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
March Hometown Hero: Arjenae Jones Williams

March Hometown Hero: Arjenae Jones Williams

A woman whose mission is to make everyone feel like they are something to somebody. ... Continue Reading

UPDATE: Missing pregnant woman in Pitt County found safe

Deputies say 31-year-old Alexis Corey was found today after being reported missing overnight. ... Continue Reading

Couple charged with safecracking in Craven County

Deputies identified Randy Boyce Jr. and Richelle Adams as the suspects in the theft. ... Continue Reading

Roads appear clear in Martin County, but black ice possible

The roads in Williamston looked clear and safe to drive through this morning despite yesterday’s precipitation. ... Continue Reading

Pitt County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing pregnant woman

Deputies say 31-year-old Alexis Corey was last seen yesterday. ... Continue Reading
Martin County towing companies remain ready for rise in calls as snow arrives

Martin County towing companies remain ready for rise in calls as snow arrives

A tow truck company WITN spoke with said they'd already gotten a few calls and were remaining alert as temperatures were set to dip overnight. ... Continue Reading
Greenville City Council swears in new members

Greenville City Council swears in new members

Greenville residents can expect to see new faces in city leadership after new members were sworn in to the council Monday night. ... Continue Reading
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

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