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The projected threats that ENC will be faced with this Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evening.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Hot and humid air fuels storms today and tomorrow

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Overnight construction in New Bern closing several streets.

Several New Bern streets to close again Wednesday night

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Craven County Habitat for Humanity announces new Executive Director

Updated: 20 minutes ago

By WITN Web Team

Tracey Lilly has been announced as the new Executive Director of Craven County Habitat for Humanity.

National

Parade shooting suspect charged with 7 counts of murder

Updated: 10 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The assailant’s shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers fled in terror in Highland Park, a close-knit community on the shores of Lake Michigan.

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Seniors take to dance floor in Kinston

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Maddie Kerth and WITN Web Team

People over the age of 50 had an opportunity to shine their dancing shoes Tuesday evening and enjoy an evening out in Kinston.

Elections

New Bern mayor candidates gear up for runoff election

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Deric Rush

New Bern Alderman Jeffery Odham called for a runoff in the New Bern mayoral race after losing to former city police chief Toussaint Summers by just four votes.

Weather News

Charlie’s First Alert Forecast: Heat climbs ahead of late day storms

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Charlie Ironmonger

Severe storms expected to develop this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon and last through both evenings

News

‘Not the Kinston we’re used to’: Police investigate third shooting in 3 days

Updated: 18 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

Kinston police officers responded to Pine Street and Hicks Avenue around 11:14 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a person shot.

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First Alert Forecast for Wednesday, July 6th at 4:30am

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Seniors take to dance floor in Kinston

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North Carolina nonprofit works to improve vaccine access

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Craven County man charged in Friday New Bern shooting

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In wake of more mass shootings, red flag laws take center stage

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Ellie Davis and WITN Web Team

In North Carolina, there are currently no red flag laws in place that monitor warning signs of violence like posts on social media, but some lawmakers believe there should be.

Health

North Carolina nonprofit works to improve vaccine access

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WITN Web Team and Courtney Bunting

“Our goal is to meet people where they are and provide what they need,” Tonya Foreman, Citizens Advocating for Racial Equity and Equality president and CEO says.

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Carteret County home destroyed in Tuesday afternoon fire

Updated: 15 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

The fire is now contained, but crews are performing overhaul by finding and monitoring any hot spots.

Crime

Craven County man charged in Friday New Bern shooting

Updated: 15 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

The New Bern Police Department says 20-year-old Joshua Gibson has been charged in a Friday shooting where there were two victims.

ECU Sports

ECU’s Zach Agnos makes Collegiate Team USA Baseball roster

Updated: 18 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

East Carolina University sophomore Zach Agnos has been named to the 26-man 2022 Collegiate National Team roster.

Crime

Florida caretaker charged after pushing client out of car

Updated: 15 hours ago

By The Associated Press

A Florida woman is accused by a North Carolina sheriff’s office of stabbing the man she provides care for with a felt-tipped marker and pushing him out of a moving car.

National

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam heroism

Updated: 12 hours ago

By The Associated Press

President Biden presented the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Edward N. Kaneshiro, Spc. Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Spc. Five Dennis M. Fujii and retired Maj. John J. Duffy.

National

COVID-19 third leading cause of death in 2021, study says

Updated: 18 hours ago

By CNN

Researchers looked at death certificates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to gather the information.

Crime

Man & woman get $1.3 million combined bonds on drug charges

Updated: 18 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office says Tyrone Jordan Jr. and Crystal Carawan were arrested on Thursday, June 30th.

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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $370 million

Updated: 16 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown another $10 million this week, bringing its total size for Tuesday night’s drawing to $370 million.

Travel

City of New Bern announces overnight road closures

Updated: 17 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

The closures, which will be from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (both Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and Wednesday night into Thursday morning) are due to water/sewer work.

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Eastern Carolina sheriff’s offices warn about growing scam

Updated: 21 hours ago

By WITN Web Team

Beaufort County and Edgecombe County Sheriff’s offices posted on Facebook Tuesday with the warning.

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Hyde County woods fire over 50% contained

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT

By WITN Web Team

The fire, which officials believe was probably started by lightening scorched nearly 2,000 acres.

Crime

Elizabeth City police investigating July Fourth shooting at apartment complex

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 7:45 AM EDT

By Thomas Weybrecht

Kevin Cofield, Jr. was taken to Albemarle Sentara Hospital, then flown to Norfolk General Hospital. His condition is not known at this time.

Weather News

Star’s First Alert Forecast: Heat intensifies for Wednesday

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Star Derry

Severe storms expected to develop Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and last through both evenings

National

Teen saves 3 girls, officer from drowning after vehicle sinks in river

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Amber Spradley and Debra Worley

A teenager in Mississippi jumped into action to save four people when a vehicle drove off a boat launch into the Pascagoula River.

National

Police: Man wanted in connection with parade shooting in custody

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 10:19 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

Police say a gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds fleeing in terror.

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