Updated: 9:15 PM We found a few traditional events around eastern North Carolina. Please leave a comment about any fireworks events or events free to the public to ring in 2013.

Updated: 11:54 AM Pamlico County's water system says those residents along Oriental Road, and those on adjoining roads and subdivisions are experiencing low or no water pressure after a break.

Updated: 11:56 PM Donating to Goodwill not only helps out those in need, but you can write off those donations when you file your taxes.

Updated: 4:47 PM New Bern police say the Hampton Inn on Hotel Drive was robbed around 5:30 a.m. after three masked gunmen came inside.

Posted: 2:03 PM Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue says she's doesn't regret her decisions declining to seek re-election and pushing for higher taxes to restore education cuts.

Posted: 10:45 PM The UPS Store in New Bern had a steady flow of people Wednesday as people returned gifts to online retailers.

Updated: 11:50 PM Despite the severe weather across the east Wednesday, some shoppers hit stores for post-holiday sales and to return gifts.

Posted: 8:46 PM The wind was whistling in New Bern along with heavy down pours at times during Wednesday's storm.

Updated: 7:44 PM A fire in the east this Christmas morning left a mobile home destroyed.

Updated: 10:16 PM Two suspects were caught on camera during an armed robbery at Ace's Stop N Shop Saturday.

Updated: 11:36 PM The North Carolina Coast Guard says it has suspended its search for what was an unconfirmed mayday call and now believe it may have been a hoax.

Updated: 9:56 PM Power companies have power outages to fix as the windy weather continues early this Friday morning.

Updated: 6:32 AM One Craven County break-in suspect is behind bars this morning, while River Bend police continue to search for a second suspect.

Updated: 8:32 PM Craven County deputies said they arrested two of the four men they were looking for in connection with a brutal assault of the Bridgeton mayor pro-tem.

Updated: 6:25 AM A seven-week-long run from the law for a registered sex offender and armed robbery suspect is now over in Craven County.

Posted: 8:11 AM Police in the Craven County town near New Bern say the chase started after a sergeant on patrol found what appeared to be a break-in in progress.

Updated: 2:07 PM The construction company operator accused of hiring someone to break water lines in Pamlico County so her company could benefit financially by repairing those pipes appeared in court for the first time this morning.

Updated: 11:26 AM Old U.S. 70 was closed in western Craven County for several hours this morning after a log truck accident.

Updated: 8:15 PM Authorities are trying to figure out if six break-in's in one night last week are connected to recent break-in's in a neighboring county.

Updated: 2:28 PM A jewelry theft suspect is behind bars following an arrest by lawmen in Craven County.

Posted: 3:10 PM At least eight vehicles were involved in a chain reaction crash on Highway 70 east in Craven County after noon on Friday.

Posted: 5:53 AM A sex offender is back behind bars in Craven County after some reported bizarre behavior.

Updated: 7:02 PM The mayor pro tem of Bridgeton was pistol whipped during a robbery last night at his business.

Updated: 7:03 PM Deputies are looking for two men who kicked in the door of a home last night.

Updated: 5:20 PM Kirby has been teaching in Craven County for nine years but has 19 total years in the classroom.