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H.S. Baseball & Softball Playoffs 2nd Round (Thursday)

H.S. Baseball & Softball Playoffs 2nd Round (Thursday)

Highlights, Interviews & Scores from Thursday's Playoffs. ... Continue Reading
Beaufort County Community College makes history with record-breaking graduating class size

Beaufort County Community College makes history with record-breaking graduating class size

About 391 eligible graduates represent a 7 percent increase from the 367 students eligible in 2024. ... Continue Reading
Infant of Prague Catholic School in Jacksonville reacts to new pope

Infant of Prague Catholic School in Jacksonville reacts to new pope

At least 89 of 133 cardinals voted to have Robert Prevost become the pope. ... Continue Reading
Kinston woman behind bars after crashing into the Piggly Wiggly

Kinston woman behind bars after crashing into the Piggly Wiggly

A Kinston woman was arrested after crashing into a grocery store this afternoon. ... Continue Reading
Craven-Pamlico youth dairy project

Craven-Pamlico youth dairy project

The Craven County Agricultural Cooperative Extension has partnered with a dairy farm to acquire six calves and with a farmer just outside of New Bern to create a youth project where children can learn about caring for calves. ... Continue Reading
Fund drive made for cow with eye injury in Craven County

Fund drive made for cow with eye injury in Craven County

Craven County Animal Protective Services is investigating how a cow surrendered into its care got a severe eye injury. ... Continue Reading
Martin County Schools gets ready for first production in new theater program

Martin County Schools gets ready for first production in new theater program

It’s the first time the school system has had a theater program in at least 20 years, we’re told. ... Continue Reading
Bertie County residents express concern for animals amid shelter funds being pulled for a basketball court

Bertie County residents express concern for animals amid shelter funds being pulled for a basketball court

Residents expressed their frustration about poor conditions, including cramped quarters and overheating as temperatures rise ahead of summer. ... Continue Reading
Academic excellence ceremony for refugee student

Academic excellence ceremony for refugee student

After travelling more than 7,000 miles and making Craven County her new home, 7th grader Farahnaz Nazari’s academic prowess is helping her stand out. ... Continue Reading
Craven County Partners In Education announces annual luncheon

Craven County Partners In Education announces annual luncheon

Tickets are $35 per person, and the event is open to the public. ... Continue Reading
Greenville road closed for repairs starting next week

Greenville road closed for repairs starting next week

The NCDOT says beginning next Monday, Dickinson Avenue from West 8th Street to Reade Circle will be closed as crews perform utility work. ... Continue Reading

Black Swamp fire now 70% contained

There’s been some improvement in the fire burning in the Croatan National Forest. ... Continue Reading
Man killed after officer-involved shooting in Durham County traffic stop

Man killed after officer-involved shooting in Durham County traffic stop

A Creedmore man was shot and killed by a state trooper after a traffic stop near Durham. ... Continue Reading
Two people facing multiple drug charges after Williamston traffic stop

Two people facing multiple drug charges after Williamston traffic stop

Two people are behind bars on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Williamston. ... Continue Reading
Fund drive set up for cow with severe eye injury

Fund drive set up for cow with severe eye injury

Craven County Animal Protective Services says the cow was recently surrendered to them. ... Continue Reading
Chilling 911 call released in Lenoir County double murder

Chilling 911 call released in Lenoir County double murder

Calvin “CJ” Kennion and Latoya Smith were killed in a shooting on Carl Ball Lane in the Moss Hill community last Friday. ... Continue Reading
After nearly 70 years, message in a bottle finds its way back to its original Hatteras owner

After nearly 70 years, message in a bottle finds its way back to its original Hatteras owner

In 1956, a girl threw a bottle into the water in Hatteras Village. It recently surfaced. ... Continue Reading
Pitt County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K-9 officer

Pitt County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K-9 officer

Meet Deputy Chili! ... Continue Reading
Newport says building inspector fired after drug trafficking charges

Newport says building inspector fired after drug trafficking charges

Joshua Dupree was charged Tuesday by Morehead City Police, according to warrants. ... Continue Reading
Ocracoke Express begins summer schedule next week

Ocracoke Express begins summer schedule next week

A popular ferry route will extend its operation hours for the seventh summer season. ... Continue Reading

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