The National Weather Service has issued its first alert about the approaching heat wave.

Family and friends mourned the loss of a Beaufort County woman stabbed to death Tuesday night at a Greenville apartment complex at a candlelight vigil Wednesday night.

A Beaufort County man who claimed he did not beat his horse several months ago was found guilty on Tuesday.

Greenville police have arrested the man who they say killed a Beaufort County woman Tuesday night.

James Tressler of Beaufort is charged with second degree sexual assault.

The Highway Patrol says it happened just before 9:00 p.m. when a pickup truck pulled out onto the highway at Wharton Station Road and didn't see the oncoming car.

Troopers say Mary Kathryn Kramer of Clawson, Michigan was killed after she was hit on Highway 264 on the Pitt-Beaufort County line.

With temperatures continuing to rise, dogs in the east are at higher risk for heat stroke as some pet owners found out this week.

One ferry route in the east will temporarily suspend some runs Sunday and Tuesday.

A report of suspicious property behind a residence led to the discovery of two stolen air conditioner units and an arrest.

A shooting suspect from Washington on the run since Monday is now in police custody.

William Little, Jr. is wanted by Washington police on charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and possession of a firearm by a felon.

The destructive fire at Coastal Car Connection on Highway 264 West outside of Washington is now under investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

The smoky conditions are forcing some child care facilities in the east to keep kids indoors and away from the smoke.

The Clerk of Courts confirms Jimmy Davis is suing the city, the mayor and the city attorney, as well as the former city manager.

A young man is recovering after his car hit a guard rail, went through the median and landed in a small creek between two bridges on Highway 264 between Greenville and Washington Tuesday morning.

Crews were called to a crash in Craven County, near Wilmar, where a truck driver was pinned.

Washington Police say one man was injured in a shooting Monday night around 8:40 p.m.

The Belle of Washington couldn't make its scheduled run on Saturday night, and some people who showed up at the dock say they were disappointed.

Several new restaurants are opening up soon in Washington and city officials say it's a sign the economy is getting better.

The project to bring a wind farm to Beaufort County has been delayed for concerns about the local bird population.

A company spokesperson confirmed that a new Sheetz will be opening in Eastern North Carolina.

Ivan "The Terrible" Koloff also known as the Russian Bear during his WWWF days stopped in at Mayflower restaurant in Washington to sign autographs for a small fee. All the money goes to CMN.

Washington Fire Department crews say customers and employees evacuated the Pizza Hut on 15th Street Wednesday night after smoke creeped into the restaurant from a small fire.

A field burning on Springs Road between Market Extension and Highway 17 in Washington produced large plumes of smoke that could be seen for miles Wednesday night.