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National Signing Day: North Pitt, Kinston & Conley all send athletes to the next level

National Signing Day: North Pitt, Kinston & Conley all send athletes to the next level

North Pitt's Ethan Wilson faked a Delaware hat before pulling out his ECU hat from below the table. ... Continue Reading
Greenville mayor and ECU students call for change after pedestrian struck by vehicle on campus

Greenville mayor and ECU students call for change after pedestrian struck by vehicle on campus

Greenville's Mayor P.J. Connelly is calling for a pedestrian bridge to be installed. ... Continue Reading
Investigation underway after pedestrian injured on Highway 17 in Craven Co.

Investigation underway after pedestrian injured on Highway 17 in Craven Co.

Troopers say it happened around 8:54 p.m. near the intersection between Fisher Street and Highway 17 in Bridgeton. ... Continue Reading
Investigation underway after pedestrian injured on Highway 11 in Craven Co.

Investigation underway after pedestrian injured on Highway 11 in Craven Co.

Troopers say it happened around 8:54 p.m. near the intersection between Fisher Street and Highway 11 in Bridgeton. ... Continue Reading
Washington County sheriff talks about his retirement

Washington County sheriff talks about his retirement

Sheriff Johnny Barnes will step down at the beginning of the year. ... Continue Reading

PETA calls for change after finding dead and decaying dogs in Bertie County

For years, PETA has urged the Bertie County Board of Commissioners to improve pet care within the County. ... Continue Reading
Holiday assistance program in Onslow Co. sees decline in Hispanic participation

Holiday assistance program in Onslow Co. sees decline in Hispanic participation

A popular Onslow County holiday assistance program has seen a significant decrease in Hispanic participation this year, with organizers attributing the drop to fears of immigration enforcement. ... Continue Reading
State reports sixth flu death this season

State reports sixth flu death this season

Two of those who died were between 50 and 64 years old, and four were 65 years old and older. ... Continue Reading
Fire districts in Pitt County receive improved insurance classifications

Fire districts in Pitt County receive improved insurance classifications

Homeowners in those districts will save roughly $150 per year on fire insurance, according to Fountain Rural Fire Chief Jonathan Landen. ... Continue Reading
DEPUTIES: Nash Co. woman charged after home found with four dead ducks

DEPUTIES: Nash Co. woman charged after home found with four dead ducks

Nash County deputies say a woman kept a teen in “horrible living conditions” inside her home, finding multiple dead animals and scattered feces. ... Continue Reading
Thousands of truck driving schools face certificate revocation, PCC talks exceeding compliance standards

Thousands of truck driving schools face certificate revocation, PCC talks exceeding compliance standards

The department’s review found the schools may not be complying with minimum requirements. ... Continue Reading
Three big rigs, pickup involved in Craven County crash

Three big rigs, pickup involved in Craven County crash

The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Highway 43 in Ernul. ... Continue Reading
Pitt County to host annual Holiday Safety Fair Thursday

Pitt County to host annual Holiday Safety Fair Thursday

The event will serve as a collection point for donations of new, unwrapped toys for children and families of the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern NC. ... Continue Reading
Sections of Jennette’s Pier to close starting December 8 for upgrades

Sections of Jennette’s Pier to close starting December 8 for upgrades

According to a news release, the west end of the pier, past the widening flare, will be closed beginning Dec. 8 and will remain closed going into the spring. ... Continue Reading
West Craven Middle School shares passing of student Sameg Miller

West Craven Middle School shares passing of student Sameg Miller

Sameg Miller was known within the school community for her smile, her bold personality, and the infectious spirit she brought to classrooms and hallways. ... Continue Reading
Big Rock grants $2 million to organizations across ENC

Big Rock grants $2 million to organizations across ENC

Since 1986, Big Rock says it has handed $13,962,948 to numerous organizations. ... Continue Reading
Greenville police say man found dead in apartment victim of homicide

Greenville police say man found dead in apartment victim of homicide

Just before 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, rescue crews were called to 1301 Fairfax Avenue for a medical call. ... Continue Reading
Evacuation underway after gas leak at Walmart in New Bern

Evacuation underway after gas leak at Walmart in New Bern

Police say a contractor struck a gas line near the Garden Center entrance. ... Continue Reading
New drug task force arrests Craven County woman

New drug task force arrests Craven County woman

The tri-county task force raided a home on Sand Ridge Road outside of Bridgeton on Monday. ... Continue Reading
Attorney General Jeff Jackson begins phase 2 of robocall crackdown

Attorney General Jeff Jackson begins phase 2 of robocall crackdown

Jackson leads the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force and has directed Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and Peerless to halt suspected robocalls nationwide. ... Continue Reading

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