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Jessica Bobula

News Director
Greenville, NC
Jessica Bobula
Education
  • Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Linguistics, 2007
  • Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Master of Science in Journalism, 2008
    • Affiliations
  • RTDNA North Carolina State Coordinator, Kneeland Fellow 2020
    • Awards
  • Regional Edward R. Murrow Award 2018, Continuing Coverage: Northern California Wildfires
  • Regional Edward R. Murrow Award 2017, Excellence in Innovation
  • Northern California Emmy Award 2018, Newscast: Daytime, Larger Markets

    • News

    Jones Co. storm damage

    Storm damage reported in Jones County

    Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 1:57 PM EST
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    By Jessica Bobula
    Storm damage was reported after strong winds Thursday night, but we won't know if it was a tornado until after the National Weather Service surveys the damage Saturday.

    News

    A family in Albertson has lost their home to a Christmas morning fire.

    Albertson family loses home to Christmas morning fire

    Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 10:36 AM EST
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    By Jessica Bobula and Cindy Choi
    Community members come together to help an Albertson family who lost their home in a Christmas morning fire.

    Crime

    Nicholas Keith Salter

    Have you seen this man?

    Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 4:38 PM EST
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    By Jessica Bobula
    Can you help Morehead City Police?

    Crime

    Kateo Harris Jr. and Nyati Garner turned themselves in to Roanoke Rapids Police on Dec. 23...

    Suspects turn themselves in nearly 6 months after man’s death

    Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 1:19 PM EST
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    By Jessica Bobula
    Two men face murder, conspiracy, drug charges after June death of Enfield man.

    News

    Wilmington police are investigating after two men were struck by lightning as thunderstorms...

    Police: Two men killed by lightning strike while cutting tree limbs

    Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 5:26 PM EDT
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    By Jessica Bobula
    Wilmington police say it happened in the 6200 block of North Bradley Overlook in the Bradley Creek area around 11:50 a.m.

    Hurricane

    ALERT: WITN returns to air after technical difficulties

    Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 10:16 AM EDT
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    By Jessica Bobula
    Isaias has not been kind to us. Early this morning, WITN had some storm-related technical problems that knocked us off the air.

    Coronavirus

    Watch ‘Full Court Press: The COVID Crisis’ Thursday at 8 p.m. on WITN

    Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 11:33 AM EDT
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    By Jessica Bobula
    Watch ‘Full Court Press: The COVID Crisis’ Thursday at 8 p.m. on WITN

    News

    Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

    Month of Miracles: How can I help?

    Updated: Jun. 28, 2020 at 1:52 PM EDT
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    By Jessica Bobula
    There's no WITN CMN telethon this year because of COVID-19, but you can still help sick kids at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital.

    Latest News

    Coronavirus

    COVID-19: Jones, Pamlico counties see new weekend deaths

    Updated: 22 minutes ago
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    By WITN Web Team
    The state Department of Health and Human Services said to date there have been 5,8 million vaccine doses given out.

    News

    FAMILY: Baby in car when mom shot & killed in hotel parking lot

    Updated: 1 hours ago
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    By WITN Web Team
    Eric Lipford, of Plymouth, will continue to be held without bond for the murder of his girlfriend.

    Coronavirus

    Carteret County ending mass vaccination clinic

    Updated: 2 hours ago
    The Carteret County health department said the move is because of the drop in the number of appointments being scheduled through their call center.

    News

    Charges pending in fiery crash that killed woman & granddaughter

    Updated: 3 hours ago
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    By Liam Collins and WITN Web Team
    Troopers say charges are pending against a Sneads Ferry woman after a fiery crash on Friday killed a woman and a child.

    ECU

    Retired instructor’s gift totals $5.2 million for ECU’s music school

    Updated: 3 hours ago
    Not only was Bea Chauncey proficient at playing the flute, but she also was very good at playing the stock market and investing money, according to ECU.

    Latest News

    Crime

    Two charged in Roanoke Rapids robbery, shooting

    Updated: 5 hours ago
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    By WITN Web Team
    Police charged 21-year-old Jason Umanzor and 19-year-old Detrick Williams in a shooting in March.

    Local

    School bus involved in crash in Kinston

    Updated: 7 hours ago
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    By WITN Web Team
    It happened on Airport Road at Academy Heights Road at around 7 a.m.

    Weather

    Jim’s Forecast: Sunny skies; Near 80° Monday

    Updated: 7 hours ago
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    By Jim Howard
    After some severe storms early Sunday, our forecast will turn dry over the next two days

    Local

    Pitt Community College auction to benefit student scholarships

    Updated: 7 hours ago
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    By Liz Bateson
    The Down East Outdoor Living Tour and “Chair-ity” Auction is happening on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

    Local

    A Day in the Life of a WITN Reporter

    Updated: 7 hours ago
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    By WITN Web Team
    Check out our “Day in the Life” videos to hear some of our reporters describe their day.

    Local

    Lenoir County lessens physical distancing requirements beginning Monday

    Updated: 7 hours ago
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    By WITN Web Team
    The district is transitioning to the state’s Plan A, which means less restrictive physical distancing requirements.