Celeste Ford
Anchor/MMJ
Greenville, NC

Celeste is the proud daughter of a veteran of the United States Air Force. As a military child, Celeste has lived in many cities and countries around the world. She is a graduate of Frankfurt American High School in Germany.
Celeste received her bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor in News Broadcasting from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She has worked in both the radio and television industry.
Celeste previously worked as a news anchor/reporter for Curtis Media Group in Raleigh.
In her spare time, she loves to sing karaoke and zumba dance with her friends.
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|By Celeste Ford
If you’ve got gifts to send you better ship them out soon
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:56 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
Applications for energy assistance are now being taken
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 8:55 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 40,000 people are living with HIV in North Carolina.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 8:49 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
2023 Atlantic Hurricane season ends in the east
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
Officials say 300 people die each year in fires started by space heaters.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 4:15 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
The 2nd Maintenance Battalion held a Birthday Ball at the Convention Center in Greenville.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 7:06 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
Travel experts recommend staying informed about the weather conditions as you travel to your destination
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 8:42 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
The island’s banks are rapidly eroding and compromising its ability to shield Morehead City from severe storm damage and flooding.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 7:47 PM EST
|By Celeste Ford
Officials say having warmer temperatures occurring later in the season is something we expect due to climate change.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 10:43 AM EST
|By Celeste Ford
Mayor P.J. Connelly was also up for re-election and won his fourth term in office.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
This year’s survey involved more than 22,000 students.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 9:20 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team and Celeste Ford
Firefighters said flames were shooting 20-30 feet in the air when they arrived.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 9:05 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Election officials say a new rule this year requires voters to show a photo ID.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 8:14 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Halloween celebrations will be going on all weekend
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 8:50 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Students can complete the boat manufacturing program in one year.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The Greenville location will be built on the corner of Statsonsburg and Moye Boulevard.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
On Friday, Republicans nominated Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, their second nominee this week.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 9:46 AM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Results on the entrance exam stem from a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The event started on September 30th in Banner Elk and ends October 7th in Emerald Isle
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
According to North Carolina law, animal abandonment is classified as a misdemeanor.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The temporary position of Speaker Pro Tempore can't do very much
Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:02 AM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The sixth annual event sponsored by the Greenville Noon Rotary features 500 American flags on display purchased by local residents.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The pandemic funds will expire on September 30th.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Government funding runs out at 12:01 am EST on Sunday if congress does not take action.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:17 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The new building is set to be complete by the year 2026.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:47 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Oriental is North Carolina’s sailing capital, holding boat races throughout the year.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
A 625-page, 30 billion dollar spending plan, was released to the public, hours before the first of several votes was scheduled.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:53 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The town of Blowing Rock took the number one spot for it’s popular mountain towns.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:34 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
A “Test and Go” vending machine is now available in front of the building equipped with free COVID tests, Narcan spray and fentanyl testing strips.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Albertson says aside from the small number of fish, none of the other animals at the nature center were injured.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
For the first time, the cost of COVID vaccines will not be covered by the federal government.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Over 1,300 cyclists will ride 30, 50, 75 or 100 miles to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
WITN reached out to several republican lawmakers for their reaction to the governor’s comments but did not get a response.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 8:08 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
27 million will be for award recipient schools to provide low-interest loans and loan cancellation to incentivize careers as nursing school faculty.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
At least one vehicle ended up in a flooded ditch on Sand Ridge Road in Duplin County.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Doctors advise parents to regularly check backpacks to remove any unnecessary items that can contribute to excessive weight.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Environmental modifications at several Pitt County Schools are in effect this year, including mounted speed boards and rapid flashing beacons at marked crosswalks
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:05 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
By comparison, regular gas is running for $3.54 cents on average in North Carolina.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 7:39 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Former president Donald Trump announced he will not attend the debate.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 8:25 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The agency has received 97 reports of algal blooms, 35 fish kills and 12 cases involving both this year.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Beaufort County Community College will observe Suicide Prevention Week the first week of September.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Diabetes patients are also experiencing a shortage of the drug, Ozempic, because it’s gained popularity for weight loss.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 8:53 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The NCDOT says the bridge is safe to use and the construction error only affects how long it will last in the future.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 9:47 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The first official day of school for Pitt County students is August 28th.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
Head of Petroleum Analysis for gasbuddy.com says the price of oil has been up for the past six weeks.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The Vidant Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven opened in 1949 and officially closed its doors in 2014.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to release a new Covid-19 booster shot in the next few months.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The neighborhood revitalization program is through a combination of the city of Washington and the Washington housing authority nonprofit.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 9:13 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
The deadline to file for the November seventh municipal elections is Friday at noon.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 9:23 PM EDT
|By Celeste Ford
According to powerball.com, the game’s enormous odds of winning are 1 in 292 million.