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Milder With Increasing Clouds Across Eastern North Carolina On Friday
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Last Updated: 5:47 PM 02/09/12 - A storm system will bring increasing clouds by Friday afternoon and evening. (Full Story) |
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Electric Lineman Shocked In Bertie County
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Last Updated: 12:53 PM 02/09/12 - An electric lineman is in a Norfolk hospital after being shocked while on the job Wednesday in Bertie County. (Full Story) |
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FIRST ON WITN: Bank Robbery Suspect In Custody
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Last Updated: 11:40 AM 02/09/12 - A bank robbery suspect, arrested early this morning in Jacksonville, went before a district court judge. (Full Story) |
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NEW INFO: Nine High School Basketball Players Arrested
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Last Updated: 11:07 AM 02/09/12 - There's new information about nine members of a high school basketball team from Edgecombe County who were arrested and kicked off the team. (Full Story) |
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OFFICIALS: Marines Posed With SS Symbol In Afghanistan
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Last Updated: 4:56 PM 02/09/12 - The Marine Corps confirms that one of its scout sniper teams in Afghanistan posed for a photograph in front of a flag with logo resembling that of the notorious Nazi SS. (Full Story) |
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Greenville Man Charged With 10 Child Porn Counts
Last Updated: 10:03 AM 02/09/12 - Pitt County deputies say Larry Fiero of Greenville has been under investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force since November 16th. (Full Story) |
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New Law Could Delay Primary Runoff By 3 Weeks
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Last Updated: 1:48 PM 02/09/12 - If a leading candidate fails to get more than 40 percent of the vote in a North Carolina primary election race this May, when is the runoff? (Full Story) |
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Man Tries To Carry Away Girl At Georgia Walmart
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Last Updated: 8:09 AM 02/09/12 - Authorities say a 7-year-old girl recalled her stranger danger training and was able to get away from a parolee who tried to abduct her at a Walmart store in west Georgia. (Full Story) |
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NEW INFO: Court Appearance For Driver In DWI Wreck
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Last Updated: 10:31 AM 02/09/12 - The Pitt County teenager who police say was driving drunk when he crashed his car and killed a passenger had his case continued in Pitt County Superior Court Thursday. (Full Story) |
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WITN UPDATE: Power Restored In Lenoir Co. After Ambulance Wreck
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Last Updated: 11:52 AM 02/09/12 - Power has been restored in Lenoir County after an ambulance wreck downed power lines and knocked out electricity to 1900 customers, according to Progress Energy. (Full Story) |
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ECU Student Accused In Soldier's Murder Gets Case Delayed
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Last Updated: 10:34 AM 02/09/12 - Christopher Brauer was due to appear in Pitt County Superior Court Thursday. (Full Story) |
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Pitt Co. Basketball Team Creates Website To Find Coach A Kidney Donor
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Last Updated: 4:30 AM 02/09/12 - A Pitt County basketball team recently surprised their coach with what could possibly be a life-changing website. (Full Story) |
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Naked Man Found At Store Covered In Peanut Butter, Chocolate
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Last Updated: 9:34 AM 02/09/12 - An eastern Kentucky man is facing charges after being found in a grocery store covered in chocolate, peanut butter and little else. (Full Story) |
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Duke Stuns North Carolina 85-84 On Final Shot
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Last Updated: 2:22 AM 02/09/12 - Freshman Austin Rivers buried a 3-pointer at the horn to give No. 10 Duke an 85-84 win over No. 5 North Carolina on Wednesday night. (Full Story) |
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States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-Abuse Settlement
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Last Updated: 11:05 AM 02/09/12 - Federal officials say the five largest mortgage lenders have reached a $25 billion settlement with 49 states over foreclosure abuses that took place after the housing bubble burst. They will have three years to fulfill the terms of the landmark deal announced Thursday. (Full Story) |
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Official: 10 States To Get No Child Left Behind Waiver
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Last Updated: 7:09 AM 02/09/12 - The Associated Press has learned that President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law. The move gives long-sought leeway to states that promise to improve how they prepare and evaluate students. (Full Story) |
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Armed Robbery Reported At Greenville Townhouse
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Last Updated: 4:59 AM 02/09/12 - We're gathering details on a reported armed robbery at a townhouse in Pitt County. (Full Story) |
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Your challenge today is to get enough activity to make you sweat. Just a brisk 30-minute walk daily can keep your from gaining weight and reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack by 30%. - Fresh Start- Day 7
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ACC Basketball is now on WITN. In the month of February we will air our ACC games in High Definition on WITN 7.1 and move NBC programming to WITN 7.2. First up is Duke at UNC on Wednesday night at 9:00pm. Rock Center with Brian Williams and Law & Order: SVU will air on WITN 7.2. Read on for all the details..... - Fresh Start- Day 6
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- Fresh Start- Day 8
Your challenge today is to get enough activity to make you sweat. Just a brisk 30-minute walk daily can keep your from gaining weight and reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack by 30%. - Fresh Start- Day 7
Food journal online. It's easier to track calories and keep track of exercise without ever needing a pen a paper. - Fresh Start- Day 6
Give someone a hug. It could save your life or someone else's. - Fresh Start- Day 4&5
These ideas require your brain and heart only. - Fresh Start- Easy Ways To Feel Better
I got great feedback on my Losing It series in which I dropped 5 pounds and showed you some workout and eating tips, but there are other ways to live a longer fuller life that don't involve the gym or a food journal. Follow me for the next 28 days for easy changes that could change your life.
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Have you ever heard of this way to discover and announce whether you're having a boy or a girl? - Choices, Choices
I've learned that sometimes getting my daughter to do the right thing, I need to offer choices.
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A surge of much colder air will finally make it feel like winter this weekend across our area. - Will Winter Ever Arrive In Eastern North Carolina?
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It has been another unseasonably warm week across eastern North Carolina. - Will The Cold Ever Hold Across Eastern North Carolina?
The roller coaster temperatures of winter 2012 will continue for another week. - A Winter Update For Eastern North Carolina
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The Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA title would be the best thing for the league. - Tiger Has More Than Just Injured Knee, Achilles
Tiger Woods isn't the golfer he used to be...which is both a blessing and a curse. - What Is It About The Kentucky Derby?
For two minutes each year, people care about horse racing. - Should Webb Simpson Have Been Penalized?
Webb Simpson lost to Bubba Watson in the final round of the Zurich Classic. It should never have gotten to that point. - Did The Return Of Irving Affect Duke's Chemistry?
A discussion about Kyrie Irving's return for Duke. Was it a good or bad idea to re-introduce him into the lineup so late in the season?
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NBC executives and affiliate stations have been bombarded by "cut & paste" e-mails urging us to cancel "The Playboy Club". The cut & paste crowd got their wish, not because of the e-mail barrage but because the ratings stunk. However, somebody isn't paying attention because we're still getting the e-mails. - The Honeymooners, Twilight Zone, Rawhide, Bonanza and Cannon On WITN 7.2, Live Doppler 7 On WITN 7.3
Have you had a chance to check out the Me-TV programming on WITN 7.2? We had the opportunity to load up our schedule with almost 100 hours per week of classic television. Plus we've added Live Doppler 7 to WITN 7.3. - Do You Like Political "Robocalls"?
Junk e-mail doesn’t bother me much but unsolicited phone calls do. I love political ads on television and radio but when they resort to “robocalls”, I’m not a happy camper. - Watching The Pirates In Wilmington And Other Football Notes
Mako's in Pender County appears to be the closest place to Wilmington that will be showing WITN's coverage of the ECU/Memphis game. - One Hundred Things To Do In (and around) Eastern North Carolina
It's back! Due to popular demand, here's the 2009 version of "One Hundred Things To Do In (and around) Eastern North Carolina.
- ACC Basketball On WITN
ACC Basketball is now on WITN. In the month of February we will air our ACC games in High Definition on WITN 7.1 and move NBC programming to WITN 7.2. First up is Duke at UNC on Wednesday night at 9:00pm. Rock Center with Brian Williams and Law & Order: SVU will air on WITN 7.2. Read on for all the details..... - A Super Time For All!
It's a super weekend coming your way, and if you don't have your eyes glued to WITN on Sunday, I don't know what else to tell you to do! It's Super Bowl Sunday and it's on WITN. Sunday Today will be a Super Edition with Ann, Al, Natalie and Savannah. Then Bob Costas gets Super Bowl Pregame coverage rolling at 12noon. Read on for all the details..... - Super Bowl Tuneup
The NFL action is on WITN this weekend and next. Sunday night we travel to Hawaii for the NFL Pro Bowl. Look for ECU alum Vonta Leach to play for the AFC while the NFC selected Carolina's Cam Newton to step in for Eli Manning. He will be busy getting ready for next week, but more on that later! Here's your programming highlights for the coming weeks.... - Mondays Just Got Pretty Exciting!
NBC's new prime time season officially kicks off on Monday. Chuck will be back at 8pm and then we have two very interesting and exciting new shows for your viewing pleasure! - Let's Kick It Off!
It's September. The weather has turned cooler. I'm ready for some football, and I hope you are too! Saturday we have the home opener from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium as the Appalachian State Mountaineers head into Greenville to take on the Pirates. Then next week, get a shack, grab a drink and get ready for Faith Hill to start the house rocking.... with the NFL on NBC! Here's all the details for the next few weeks....
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Great news! Janet found her dogs. - OPINION: Government Could Mint TWO $1 Trillion Coins To Bypass Debt Ceiling
Some commentators have suggested that the Treasury create two $1 trillion coins, deposit them in its account in the Federal Reserve and write checks on the proceeds. - Get Ready For The 2011 CMN Telethon
WITN is gearing up for the 2011 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Broadcast to raise money for University Health Systems Children’s Hospital. This year’s broadcast hits the airwaves on Friday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m. - Keith Olbermann And The Dangers Of "Partisan Media"
Keith Olbermann's suspension for making political contributions to three Democratic candidates is just the latest example of the problems that come with the rise of partisan media. - The Dangers Of Activist-Driven Journalism
Bob Steele's concern is with any and all forms of ideology from the left or from the right and with any argument that attempts to justify activism.
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