WITN - Duplin/Jones County

Man, Stepson Charged In Duplin County Murder

Sheriff Blake Wallace says 69-year-old Herbert Stroud and his 20-year-old stepson, Jeremy Stephens were arrested around 4:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Man Charged With Killing Daughter's Boyfriend Due In Court

A Duplin County man is scheduled to appear in court Monday on murder charges.

Woman Killed In Duplin County Wreck

According to troopers a Beulaville woman was killed Sunday after her vehicle overturned and she was partially ejected.

UPDATE: Body Found On Roadside Identified

Sheriff Blake Wallace has identified the man who was found dead along the roadside on Tuesday morning.

Funeral Set For HS Soccer Player Killed In Crash

The funeral is set for a high school soccer player killed in a crash after the community raised thousands of dollars to pay for the service.

Teen Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Young Boy At Party

Duplin County Sheriff Blake Wallace says Joshua Brinson of Kenansville is charged with first degree sex offense and indecent liberties with a child.

Duplin County Melon Recall Expanded

Burch Farms of Faison in Duplin County is recalling every cantaloupe and honeydew melon it has grown this year.

Forecasters Raise Hurricane Outlook; 2-3 Major Storms Predicted

NOAA forecasters say they expect a total of 12 to 17 tropical storms, with as many as five to eight hurricanes, for the season from June 1 to Nov. 30. Two to three of storms could become major hurricanes.

Jones County Couple Can't Own Pets For 5 Years After Guilty Plea

Glenn and Joyce Brown today pleaded guilty to 19 animal cruelty charges as their trial was beginning in Superior Court.

Tourism Brings In Record $18 Billion In State Last Year

New numbers out today show tourism spending increased in all of the state's 100 counties, compared to 2010.

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash In Jones County

A motorcyclist had to be airlifted to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a crash in Jones County.

Man Wanted For Hit & Run After Mom & Young Child Injured

David Obrien is wanted for this morning's hit and run accident on Highway 17 in Maysville. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m.

NEW INFO: Woman Charged After Highway 17 Head-On Crash

State troopers say one woman was airlifted to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville because of the head-on crash.

Lawsuit: Jones County Hog Farm Dumped Animal Waste In Nearby Rivers, Creeks

The North Carolina Environmental Justice Network, Waterkeeper Alliance and Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal district court saying Taylor Finishing Incorporated and its owners are violating federal environmental laws.

Five Vehicle Crash In Jones County

One lane of Highway 17 in Jones County was closed following the crash but was opened less than an hour later.

Morning Crash Knocks Out Power

Deputies say power was restored within an hour after a driver crashed into a utility pole, knocking out power to the surrounding neighborhood.

Duplin County Farm Recalls Cantaloupes Sent To New York

A Duplin County farm is recalling 580 cases of cantaloupes that were sent to New York because they could be contaminated with listeria.

TROOPERS: Wreck Kills Couple

Investigators said a couple ran off the road, hit a tree, and their vehicle caught fire.

Excessive Heat Warning, Isolated Strong Storms Possible This Evening

There is an Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 8pm with the chance for a few late day strong storms.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

A boil water advisory affecting a large area of Jones County has been lifted.

UPDATE: Roads Closed By Storms Open, Power Outages Resolved

The storms Tuesday evening knocked down trees and power lines. Some power outages persisted into Wednesday morning.

WEATHER ALERT: Intense Heat, Then Big Storms Possible Today

Dangerously hot conditions are expected to return to most of Eastern Carolina this afternoon. Then there will be yet another threat of severe weather across the region.