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New Bern police investigate shooting at Bridgepointe Hotel & Marina

New Bern police investigate shooting in hotel parking lot.
New Bern hotel shooting

Weather

WITN Meteorologist Charlie Ironmonger
Charlie’s Forecast: Sunny skies turn gray as PM storms develop

Local

Elizabeth City police investigate armed robbery at Dollar General

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ROCKY MOUNT
18-year-old injured after Rocky Mount shooting

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Crime

Rocky Mount police release name of man involved in shooting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
35-year-old Roderick Joshua has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injury with intent to kill, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Local

Thorne Drug Center in Tarboro hosts free COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Saturday’s clinic will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will run until 6:00 p.m. Sunday’s clinic will begin at noon and run until 6:00 p.m.

National

Charles: Royal family ‘deeply grateful’ for world’s support

Updated: 1 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Batteries of cannons in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and other cities were set to fire 41 rounds at one-minute intervals starting at midday.

Coronavirus

Stalled at first jab: Vaccine shortages hit poor countries

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By LORI HINNANT and MARIA CHENG
As many as 60 countries might be stalled at the first shots of their coronavirus vaccinations because nearly all deliveries through the global program intended to help some of the world's poorest nations are blocked until as late as June.

National Politics

Group to study more justices, term limits for Supreme Court

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By JONATHAN LEMIRE and JESSICA GRESKO
President Joe Biden has ordered a study of adding seats to the Supreme Court, creating a commission that will spend the next 180 days examining the incendiary political issues of expanding the court and instituting term limits for its justices.

News

Basketball star opens business in Kinston

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Amber Lake
A new business is opening up in Kinston, designed to offer a safe and fun place for people to go in order to relax and unwind and the person who’s opening the business is no stranger to the area.

News

Hail in Edenton looks like a fresh blanket of snow

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dave Jordan
Edenton in Chowan County got pelted by hail Friday evening covering the ground like a fresh blanket of snow.

News

Two dead in fiery Onslow County vehicle crash

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Liam Collins and WITN Web Team
It happened on Highway 53 near the intersection of Pony Farm Road.

News

Hyde County no longer at zero COVID cases

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dave Jordan
Hyde County says COVID-19 cases are on the rise as they have gone from zero cases at the end of March, to 18 active cases as of Friday.
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Hail in Edenton looks like a fresh blanket of snow
Hail in Edenton looks like a fresh blanket of snow

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Basketball star opens business in Kinston
Basketball star opens business in Kinston

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Cooper OK’s bill offering K-12 students summer school option
Cooper OK’s bill offering K-12 students summer school option

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New Bern man back behind bars in connection to February shooting
New Bern man back behind bars in connection to February shooting

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Cooper OK’s bill offering K-12 students summer school option

Updated: 17 hours ago
Governor Cooper signs three education bills into law

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Free garden tours at Tryon Palace this weekend

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 1:16 AM EDT
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By Dave Jordan
One of eastern Carolina’s most scenic spring sites is open for free tours this weekend.

News

Goldsboro home heavily damaged in fire

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dave Jordan
Firefighters in Goldsboro say a house has heavy damage after a fire Friday afternoon.

News

Local trail dedicated as part of 3,000-mile coastal greenway

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Nikki Hauser
One cyclist on a 1,200-mile coastal cycling trip stopped by to share in the celebration.

Local

ECU wraps up first week of J&J vaccine distribution

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Cindy Choi
ECU Student Health Services Director Dr. LaNika Wright reminded the public of the common side effects of all three COVID-19 vaccines offered in the U.S.

National

Quarter-century-old dog tag among items found in 12-foot SC gator’s belly

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The owner of a Ravenel butcher and taxidermy shop says his team found five dog tags, a shell casing, turtle shells and even a spark plug inside the stomach of a 12-foot alligator killed by a Lowcountry, South Carolina, hunter.

News

Groups come together to discuss underage drinking concerns

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Stacia Strong
April is Alcohol Awareness month and on Friday several local groups came together for an event aimed at helping parents start a discussion about underage drinking and the dangers associated with it.

News

Body found on Outer Banks beach

Updated: 22 hours ago
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore says a local resident found the body around 9:15 a.m. between Salvo and Avon.

Coronavirus

COVID-19: Positive tests stay below 5% for second day

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 2:12 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
The state Department of Health and Human Services said on Friday that the current positive test percentage is at 4.6%.

Crime

FIRST ON WITN: Farmville man charged with murder, rape, kidnapping

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 7:32 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Pitt County deputies say 27-year-old Jimmie Speight Jr. shot into a car that Edmond Moore Jr. was driving.

National

Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Marc Mukasey and Isabelle Kirshner will lead the Florida Republican’s legal team, a spokesperson for Rep. Matt Gaetz said in a statement Friday.

National

‘Nothing less than a giant’: Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Associated Press
The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died. He was rushed there from his home April 2.

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National

Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ
Prince Philip, the royal consort to Queen Elizabeth, has died.

Crime

New Bern man back behind bars in connection to February shooting

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 9:45 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Illya Squires is charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

Crime

Onslow County K-9 assists in heroin trafficking arrest

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 10:08 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Jeffrey Monserrate is being held at the Onslow County Detention Center under a $120,000 secured bond, pending his first court appearance.

Crime

Police investigating assault near ECU’s campus

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 8:07 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
An ECU Alert was sent out early Friday morning, saying a person was assaulted on East Fifth Street near Summit Street around 1:45 a.m.

Local

Nash County Sheriff’s Office captain passes away

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 9:30 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office says Captain Carlos Ricks was taken to the hospital for a medical emergency Thursday.

Local

Silver Alert issued for Jacksonville woman

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 6:38 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Jacksonville police issued a Silver Alert for a woman last seen on York Street.

News

Opening ceremony held at The Wall That Heals

Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 10:42 PM EDT
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By Amber Lake
The opening ceremony for the Wall That Heals started at 6p.m. Thursday, with a welcome speech from Farmville Mayor, John Moore and New Bern Mayor, Dana Outlaw.

National

New charges added in Bryan mass shooting

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Adrienne DeMoss
Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County is charged with murder, and bond is set at $1 million.

Local

Saving Graces: Clove and Curry

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 8:58 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
If you’re looking to add a little spice to your life, Clove and Curry are the perfect recipe!

News

CDC recommends continuing J&J vaccine following reactions in Wake County

Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 10:38 PM EDT
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By Dave Jordan
CDC recommends continuing J&J shots following reactions in Wake County

News

Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office remembers fallen detective on anniversary of his loss

Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 9:39 PM EDT
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By Dave Jordan
An eastern Carolina community is remembering a fallen officer that died in the line of duty 12 years ago today.

News

Less demand for COVID vaccines downsizes clinic, requires new outreach strategies

Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 8:20 PM EDT
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By Nikki Hauser
Vidant moved their vaccine operations to a smaller clinic Thursday while health teams brainstorm new ways to vaccinate the public.
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