Updated: 10:52 PM The 2005 Summer Festival in Washington is underway.

Updated: 10:45 PM A Camp Lejeune Marine has been convicted in a court martial even though he's AWOL.

Updated: 11:11 PM It can happen in an instant, Internet predators hooking up with kids in chat rooms.

Updated: 11:12 PM If you get a call from someone offering a free Wal-Mart shopping card, authorities say it's a big scam.

Updated: 8:43 PM You could be one of hundreds across North Carolina who had more money withdrawn from the state than you should have.

Updated: 8:42 PM Thursday's heavy downpours meant plenty of fender benders on the roadways.

Updated: 11:13 PM Is your house serving as a feast for millions of little bugs?

Updated: 7:37 PM It's a familiar sight in many counties across Eastern Carolina this time of the year.

Updated: 5:08 PM The North Carolina Attorney General offers a video you can request or download called "Internet Safety: What you don't know can hurt your child." Click for a link, as well as more websites to help you protect your family.

Updated: 8:47 PM Two suspects wanted for setting up a meth lab in Pitt County have been arrested in Beaufort County where authorities say they two were trying to do the same thing.

Updated: 11:33 PM The heat and moisture may have contributed to a big fire in Duplin County.

Updated: 11:22 PM Scam artists have found a way to steal money right out of your checking account.

Updated: 8:39 PM The Financial Aid Department at East Carolina University is being investigated by state agents for possible irregularities.

Updated: 8:32 PM The Red Cross in Pitt County is celebrating an anniversary.

Updated: 8:30 PM Thousands of people in Dare County have signed a petition to repeal an increase in the sales tax.

Updated: 10:30 AM This year's annual county commissioners’ conference is raising some eyebrows because it is being held in Hawaii and taxpayers are picking up the tab.

Updated: 9:17 PM Several dozen kids from a daycare had to be evacuated following a gas main break.

Updated: 8:34 PM Greenville Police need your help tracking down three teens they say were involved in a deadly double shooting.

Updated: 8:33 PM It has been six months and still no sign of a missing Kinston woman and her granddaughter

Updated: 8:03 PM Depending on where you live the mosquitoes may be worse than they were last year at this time.

Updated: 7:51 PM Lois Britt, a former member of the UNC Board of Governors, has died.

Updated: 7:48 PM It may sound strange, but if you physically attack or are even held responsible for the death of a police K-9 you could face some serious charges.

Updated: 7:50 PM Local firefighters are able to buy a new emergency response truck thanks to the generosity of an Outer Banks woman who passed away.

Updated: 4:44 PM Hot, humid weather means good conditions for potentially dangerous pests.

Updated: 11:11 PM Those without air conditioning are seeking help in finding relief from an early heat wave.