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Greek Fest weekend kicks off, raises scholarship funds for students going to college

Greek Fest weekend kicks off, raises scholarship funds for students going to college

The event organized by the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Pitt County, featured performances from members who stepped and strolled to win a prize. ... Continue Reading

Lenoir County vet urges residents to get pets vaccinated after fox test positive for rabies

After a fox tested positive for rabies in Lenoir County, the Health Department and a veterinarian are urging everyone to stay clear of wild animals and to get their pets vaccinated. ... Continue Reading
Dare County man charged with shooting gun at park during baseball practice

Dare County man charged with shooting gun at park during baseball practice

Investigators say Aulander Liverman fired a handgun at the baseball practice to intimidate adults and kids ... Continue Reading
Asthmatic mother says she’s suffering from no AC for the third summer in her public housing unit

Asthmatic mother says she’s suffering from no AC for the third summer in her public housing unit

Mother of two Shiqueta Pittman says fans aren’t enough to keep her and her children comfortable in the brutal summer heat. ... Continue Reading
Community in Jacksonville shares thoughts about the Preliminary DMV Audit Finding released

Community in Jacksonville shares thoughts about the Preliminary DMV Audit Finding released

The Preliminary DMV Audit Findings were released earlier this week. ... Continue Reading
Pitt County Emergency Management gives fireworks safety tips

Pitt County Emergency Management gives fireworks safety tips

They tell us that the heat we’re feeling this summer just adds another element to the dangers that already exist when it comes to using fireworks. ... Continue Reading
Man wanted in Elizabeth City shooting arrested, another man still wanted

Man wanted in Elizabeth City shooting arrested, another man still wanted

According to Elizabeth City Police, 39-year-old Brandon Harris was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflicting serious injury. ... Continue Reading
Eight swim sites fail this week’s swim guide

Eight swim sites fail this week’s swim guide

Each week, Sound Rivers tests 18 sites on the Lower Neuse and 23 sites on the Tar-Pamlico river basin. ... Continue Reading
Iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

Iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene has reopened to the public. ... Continue Reading
Perquimans County woman wins $150,000 lottery top prize

Perquimans County woman wins $150,000 lottery top prize

N.C Education Lottery says Barbara Dean of Hertford purchased her lucky Xtreme Cashword ticket from All American Mart on East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in High Point. ... Continue Reading
NCDMV makes changes to help waiting customers stay cool amid summer heat

NCDMV makes changes to help waiting customers stay cool amid summer heat

NCDMV says staff will check in customers quickly and tell them to wait in their vehicles or at a nearby business until there’s room in the DMV lobby. ... Continue Reading
Fur baby Friday: Meet Sophie

Fur baby Friday: Meet Sophie

Now it’s time for her to find a forever home of her own. Could that be you? ... Continue Reading
Beaufort County man and woman facing seven counts of animal cruelty

Beaufort County man and woman facing seven counts of animal cruelty

Beaufort County Animal Services Director Melanie Sawyer confirmed the pair are affiliated with the group Have a Heart Rescue. ... Continue Reading
Statewide July Fourth ‘Booze It and Lose It’ campaign starts next week

Statewide July Fourth ‘Booze It and Lose It’ campaign starts next week

The campaign, which runs from Monday through next Sunday, encourages sober driving over the July Fourth holiday. ... Continue Reading
Attorney General Jackson issues statements on Supreme Court decisions

Attorney General Jackson issues statements on Supreme Court decisions

The nation’s highest court ruled on multiple cases Friday, including on nationwide injunctions and key part of Obamacare coverage requirements. ... Continue Reading
Man gets two to three years in prison after involuntary manslaughter guilty plea

Man gets two to three years in prison after involuntary manslaughter guilty plea

The Pitt County superior court says Jamoni Edwards was sentenced to two to three months in prison after entering a guilty plea on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading
Surf City police looking for larceny suspects

Surf City police looking for larceny suspects

Police are looking for two teenagers who they say were involved in a larceny at the town’s Handy Mart. ... Continue Reading
Craven County Health Department hosting free rapid HIV testing

Craven County Health Department hosting free rapid HIV testing

The Craven County Health Department is hosting a free rapid HIV testing event at Walgreens. ... Continue Reading
Community Crossroads shelter gets ready to begin move into new resource building

Community Crossroads shelter gets ready to begin move into new resource building

Executive Director Charles Young says the new 13,720 square foot center will provide more family rooms and resources for people in need. ... Continue Reading
All-American City awards competition kicking off with ENC cities as finalists

All-American City awards competition kicking off with ENC cities as finalists

Kinston and Jacksonville were named finalists in this year’s competition. ... Continue Reading

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