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2 weather alerts in effect

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9pm

The storms will ride along a rain band, impacting most, if not all, of Eastern North Carolina
Graphical representation of severe weather threats Eastern NC will experience Monday (5-16-22)

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Former Kinston Mayor Johnnie Mosley helping those displaced by flooding after Hurricane Floyd
‘Inspirational to us all’: Kinston leaders remember former mayor

Crime

700 block of North Market Street
Man in critical condition after Washington shooting

Health

Parents have been searching for baby formula in stores for months, and recalls have limited the...
NCDHHS shares suggestions for families dealing with baby formula shortage

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Elections

Polls for primary election open Tuesday at 6:30 a.m.

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The polls are set to open Tuesday morning in this year’s primary election, along with general elections in several Eastern Carolina cities.

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First responders recognized during National Emergency Medical Services Week

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The special week, which began Sunday and runs through Saturday, recognizes dispatchers and emergency medical workers for their life-saving efforts and sacrifices in their communities.

National

US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage

Updated: 53 minutes ago
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By ZEKE MILLER and MATTHEW PERRONE
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden’s administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas.

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Edgecombe County tire plant proposal officially deflated

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The Triangle Tyre project, announced in late 2017, was expected to be a $580 million investment and add up to 800 jobs.

Crime

Police: 2 people found dead at Fayetteville home

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Two people were found dead early Monday in a neighborhood in Fayetteville, and police have begun a search for a suspect.

News

Martin County NCWorks Career Center to relocate

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The Martin County NCWorks Career Center is relocating to the campus of Martin Community College.

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No charges after brother kills brother in Wayne County

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Wayne County deputies say they were called to a home on Weaver Road in the Grantham area on Saturday for a shooting.

Elections

More than 45,000 absentee ballots cast in Eastern Carolina ahead of primary election

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
More than 45,000 absentee ballots were cast in Eastern Carolina ahead of the state primary election on Tuesday.

News

Two former Lenoir County leaders die over the weekend

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Funeral arrangements for both Johnnie Mosley and George W. Graham are not finalized yet.
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‘Inspirational to us all’: Kinston leaders remember former mayor
‘Inspirational to us all’: Kinston leaders remember former mayor

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Church Leaders react to recent mass shootings
Church Leaders react to recent mass shootings

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National EMS Week being recognized in ENC
National EMS Week being recognized in ENC

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Two former Lenoir County leaders die over the weekend
Two former Lenoir County leaders die over the weekend

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National

Authorities: Hate against Taiwanese led to church attack

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By DAMIAN DOVARGANES, CHRISTOPHER WEBER and DEEPA BHARATH
A gunman in a deadly attack at a Southern California church was a Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, authorities said.

Military

Camp Lejeune to increase gate closures for security upgrades

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Camp Lejeune is phasing in gate closures at the Wilson Gate over the next three months for security upgrades.

News

DMV adding Saturday hours to select state offices

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Starting May 21, the state DMV says services will be provided on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at offices including in Greenville and Jacksonville.

News

U.S. Coast Guard rescues overboard dog

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The crew says they made their way toward the distressed puppy and hauled her on board.

News

Onslow County man is “shaking” after $2 million scratch-off win

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
An Eastern Carolina man is $2 million richer after taking a chance on a $20 scratch-off ticket.

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Two teens and two juveniles injured in Elizabeth City shooting

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
When police got to the scene, they found four young people suffering from gunshot wounds.

Weather News

Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Isolated strong storms late Monday

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jim Howard
With heat and humidity on the rise, even Monday’s weak front will lead to strong/severe afternoon thunderstorms

National

Turkey objects as Sweden, Finland seek NATO membership

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KARL RITTER
Sweden has decided to follow neighboring Finland and apply for NATO membership because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

National

Buffalo supermarket shooter threatened high school shooting, official says

Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By CAROLYN THOMPSON and MICHAEL BALSAMO
“This individual came here with the express purpose of taking as many Black lives as he could,” Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said at a news conference Sunday.

News

All-way stop coming to Craven County intersection postponed

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
A busy intersection in one Eastern Carolina county is being transformed into an all-way stop.

Sports

ECU baseball completes sweep of South Florida, earn AAC regular season title for third straight season

Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Eric Gullickson
ECU 6, USF 2

State

Reward offered for information on endangered red wolf death

Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 9:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and WITN Web Team
The wolf was found in a muddy field in Tyrrell County on April 15, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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National

California churchgoers detained gunman in deadly attack

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Police say by the time they arrived on the scene the parishioners had the suspect hog-tied and in custody.

National

Small wins buoy Ukraine; West says Russians losing momentum

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI and CIARAN McQUILLAN
Top diplomats from NATO met in Berlin with the alliance’s chief and declared that the war “is not going as Moscow had planned.”

News

Eastern Pines Fire/Rescue hosts dedication and open house for new fire station in Greenville

Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 10:34 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Eastern Pines Fire and Rescue will host a dedication and open house for their new fire station in Greenville on Sunday. The fire division has served the community since 1957.

National

GRAPHIC: 10 dead in Buffalo supermarket attack police call hate crime

Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 1:07 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Police reported the alleged shooter is in custody.

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Riley’s Army seeking donations from community to help send children to summer camp

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 10:36 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Riley’s Army is collecting items needed for campers taking part in Camp Rainbow.

News

Greenville Utilities Operation Spring Clean continues

Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 10:01 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Greenville Utilities continues “Operation Spring Clean,” from May 15 -20, in areas from Greenville Blvd between 264 Alt to Old Tar Road, to the end of Greenville Utilities water distribution system.

Crime

Teens arrested in Kinston shooting, two separate crimes are believed to be related

Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 7:53 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
On Friday, May 13, Knoledge Johnson and Jamir Davis were taken to the Lenoir County Detention Center in connection to an earlier morning shooting on S. Adkin Street that left one person injured. Police believe this crime is related to another shooting.

Crime

Inmate transported from Bertie Correctional mistakenly released

Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
When Davis’ court information was entered incorrectly, without a writ hold added, he was incorrectly released on May 9.

News

Internet, landline and cell service restored on Hatteras and Ocracoke

Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 7:39 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Internet, landline and cell phone service has been restored on Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands as of Saturday morning following an outage on Friday.

National

Clarence Thomas says abortion leak has changed Supreme Court

Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The conservative Thomas described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.
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