WITN News

NCDOT dedicates Pitt County highway to former Senator Thomas Taft Sr.

NCDOT dedicates Pitt County highway to former Senator Thomas Taft Sr.

The NCDOT dedicated a portion of Highway 11 in Pitt County to be named after Greenville native and former senator Thomas F. Taft Sr. ... Continue Reading
Pink Hill man facing two child sexual assault charges

Pink Hill man facing two child sexual assault charges

Last Friday, 34-year-old Richard Leary was charged with first-degree statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a child. ... Continue Reading
Greene County Schools receives $42 million state grant for new elementary school

Greene County Schools receives $42 million state grant for new elementary school

The new location will be next to the intermediate school on Middle School Road. ... Continue Reading
Greenville residents hold protest against ICE raids

Greenville residents hold protest against ICE raids

As immigration raids intensify in cities across the state, protests are being held here in the east as concerns about immigration raids are growing. ... Continue Reading
Duplin County veteran of three wars celebrates 100th birthday

Duplin County veteran of three wars celebrates 100th birthday

JD Smith was born on November 19th, 1925. He's dedicated 24 years to the army, serving in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. ... Continue Reading
State auditor speaks on hurricane disaster recovery failures

State auditor speaks on hurricane disaster recovery failures

A new report from the State Auditor's Office uncovers significant failures in the state's disaster recovery efforts for hurricane victims. ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Nash County woman accused of starving 35 animals

UPDATE: Nash County woman accused of starving 35 animals

A Nash County woman was arrested after deputies say they found starving animals and deplorable living conditions in her home. ... Continue Reading
First Lady Melania Trump, Second Lady Usha Vance visit Camp Lejeune & New River

First Lady Melania Trump, Second Lady Usha Vance visit Camp Lejeune & New River

The two women greeted military members and their families throughout the afternoon, landing at Albert J. Ellis Airport around noon before beginning their scheduled visits. ... Continue Reading
Introducing “Lloyd’s Thanksgiving Pizza”

Introducing “Lloyd’s Thanksgiving Pizza”

The newest Thanksgiving tradition at WITN's annual potluck ... Continue Reading
Gov. Stein visits Greenville to discuss medical debt relief program

Gov. Stein visits Greenville to discuss medical debt relief program

The program has relieved $6.5 billion in medical debt for people across the state. ... Continue Reading
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visiting Camp Lejeune & New River

First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visiting Camp Lejeune & New River

The wives of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a former Marine, visited with military personnel at Camp Lejeune. ... Continue Reading
Bertie County wildfire now 100% contained

Bertie County wildfire now 100% contained

The North Carolina Forest Service says the Roanoke River Fire burned 580 acres in Bertie County. ... Continue Reading
Two students, instructor carjacked at Onslow County School high school

Two students, instructor carjacked at Onslow County School high school

Deputies say a driver's ed vehicle in the White Oak High School was carjacked with two students inside. ... Continue Reading

Wayne County turkey breeder shut down for bird flu, will not impact Thanksgiving availability

A turkey breeding operation has shut down in Wayne County, but state officials say this will not impact Thanksgiving. ... Continue Reading
Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum hosts ‘Village Christmas Market’

Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum hosts ‘Village Christmas Market’

It’s an opportunity to shop for crafts, gifts and food; tour museum buildings and visit with Santa on December 13th! ... Continue Reading
Swansboro High School’s theatre presents “A Christmas Carol”

Swansboro High School’s theatre presents “A Christmas Carol”

The Swansboro High School theatre department presents a theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Carol. ... Continue Reading
Wildlife officials confirm contagious deer disease in Edgecombe County

Wildlife officials confirm contagious deer disease in Edgecombe County

Officials say the positive test result for Chronic Wasting Disease sent in for testing earlier this month was confirmed. ... Continue Reading
Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across state

Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across state

The operation that began over the weekend is the latest phase of Republican President Donald Trump’s aggressive mass deportation efforts. ... Continue Reading
Woman injured in Windsor shooting

Woman injured in Windsor shooting

Windsor Police Chief Justin Jackson says the shooting happened around 6:00 p.m. on Cedar Street. ... Continue Reading
Arrest made in ECU dorm rape

Arrest made in ECU dorm rape

ECU police say the rape happened on October 5th at Fletcher Hall. ... Continue Reading

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