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News

Belhaven Memorial Museum reopens after seven years

Belhaven Memorial Museum reopens after seven years

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The museum’s next open day is scheduled for July 3.

Military

BGen Rizzo Relinquishes Command of Marine Corps Installations East to Col Pace

Col. Pace takes command of Marine Corps Installation East at Camp Lejeune

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Col. Gregory Pace has been named to lead the installation command.

News

Attorney general warns of NCDMV scam texts

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Attorney General Jeff Jackson says scammers are sending fake texts urging recipients to quickly pay off a traffic citation.

News

FILE - Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec....

Former FBI director to enter plea in New Bern next month; trial date set

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
A July 15th trial date for James Comey has been set on charges he threatened President Donald Trump.

News

Evashia Jackson

Kinston police seeking help for missing teenager

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The Kinston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Evashia Jackson.

News

Blue Angels in delta formation

2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show celebrates America’s 250th this weekend

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with their air show this weekend on May 9 and 10.

News

Underage teen charged in Lenoir County shooting that injured one man

Underage teen charged in Lenoir County shooting that injured one man, officials say

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
An underage teenager has been taken into custody following a shooting that left a 19-year-old man seriously injured.

Sports

South Central

H.S. Baseball Playoffs: South Central walks off Round 2 over North Brunswick

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Dugan Lloyd
Round 3 will be played on Tuesday.

Sports

ECU Softball

ECU Softball advances to Conference Championship with 3-2 win over Wichita State

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Dugan Lloyd
Hailey Deiter hit a go-ahead 2-run homer in the top of the 6th inning to take the 3-2 lead.

News

Natural hair business in downtown Kinston opens to help clients with hair loss.

Kinston natural hair company focuses on clients with hair loss

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Charlene Richards
A new hair company in downtown Kinston is putting a focus on clients with hair loss, including veterans and cancer survivors.
8 Day Forecast
8 Day Forecast

ENC At Three

Fur Baby Friday: Meet Telly

Fur Baby Friday: Meet Telly

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Hannah Hutter
If you’re looking for a four-legged friend to complete your family, this week’s adorable adoptable pet might be the one for you.

News

Big Rock Stadium, which is housed within Rotary Park, is home to the Morehead City Marlins.

Morehead City Marlins to open season amid ongoing stadium renovations

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
In a statement, Morehead City Marlins owner Buddy Bengel said the city is still renovating Big Rock Stadium, though the team is ready to begin the season on May 29.

News

Greenville chaplain discusses Pope Leo’s historic first year as pontiff

Greenville chaplain discusses Pope Leo’s historic first year as pontiff

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Today marks one year since Pope Leo XIV was elected as the first pontiff from the United States.

News

CarolinaEast Medical Center

Plan holders react to CarolinaEast dropping Medicare Advantage coverage

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Maya Geving
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans will become out-of-network on July 1.

News

ENC farmers comment on agriculture conditions as rain benefits planting season

ENC farmers comment on agriculture conditions as rain benefits planting season

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Elise Sandlin
After battling dry conditions across Eastern Carolina for months, farmers are scrambling to plant and praying for enough rain to make a difference.

News

Jacksonville council members push back on proposed voting bill

Jacksonville council members push back on proposed voting bill

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Max Alfonso
Under the proposed at-large system, all registered voters in Jacksonville would vote for every city council seat.

ENC At Three

Heroes for Humanity hosts live music benefit in Greenville

Heroes for Humanity hosts live music benefit in Greenville

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Hannah Hutter
Heroes for Humanity is teaming up with Nash Hot Chicken in Greenville for the event on May 17.

Crime

Craig Sanderson

SBI investigates Onslow County man facing eight counts of child porn possession

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Craig Sanderson was arrested today on eight counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

News

ECU graduates turned their tassels during today’s ceremony at 10 a.m.

East Carolina University holds 2026 spring commencement

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Just over 4,000 graduates turned their tassels during today’s ceremony at 10 a.m. The graduates were from 39 states, and 94 of the state’s 100 counties.

Crime

Ariyana Jones

Goldsboro woman accused of carrying gun to Wayne County elementary school

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Ariyana Jones was charged with felony possession of a weapon on campus or other educational property and carrying a concealed weapon.

News

The fire was reported around 9:10 a.m. Thursday.

Morning kitchen fire leaves Onslow County home with minor damage

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Onslow County Fire Marshal Jeremy Foster said the two people inside were cooking when the fire erupted.

Crime

Jayquan Rogers

Winterville man accused of making threats, chasing woman with knife

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
According to warrants, Jayquan Rogers told a woman, “I am going to kill someone," and chased another person while holding a kitchen knife.

News

Robin Callaham

POLICE: Scotland Neck man charged with repeatedly breaking into woman’s home, demanding money

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Police say 37-year-old Robin Callaham was identified as the suspect, who reportedly made several threats and would not leave the home until he was given money.

Crime

Man dies in Goldsboro shooting, police investigating

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Officers learned that a person had been shot, and upon arrival, they found 42-year-old Edward Duncan Jr. with a gunshot wound.

Crime

Robert Rushing

WARRANTS: Pitt County man assaults another man with cane

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Warrants say Robert Rushing hit a man in the arm with a cane, causing heavy bruising.

Crime

Quandarius Rawl

Kinston murder suspect found with homemade shanks in cell, sheriff says

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers says officers found three homemade shanks in Quandarius Rawl’s jail cell.

News

Pitt County spending climbs as state tourism hits record high

Pitt County spending climbs as state tourism hits record high

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Governor Josh Stein says travelers have spent more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within North Carolina in 2025, topping 2024’s record of $36.7 billion spent.

Crime

WHO AM I? Man wanted after Food Lion theft in Surf City

WHO AM I? Man wanted after Food Lion theft in Surf City

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Officers say it happened on Tuesday, and the suspect left before they arrived.

News

Onslow County

Onslow County eliminates three executive positions in county government

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Onslow County says it eliminated an assistant county manager position, the chief of staff job, and an executive assistant.

News

A message appearing across several Canvas accounts following a reported security breach.

UPDATE: Canvas back online for ECU after data breach; system remains restricted for public schools

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team, Amarachi Uche and Chris Cooke
On Thursday, a hacker group called “ShinyHunters” said it was responsible for a data breach of Instructure, which manages Canvas.

ECU

ECU Softball's Anna Sawyer

ECU Softball heads to semifinals following walk-off homerun

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 10:03 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
The Pirates had their backs against the wall at the top of the seventh as North Texas was up 2-1 with runners in scoring position.

Community

Dove SG4F

Saving Graces 4 Felines: Meet Dove

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 8:39 AM EDT
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By Gigi Barnett
Dove is laid-back and enjoys bird watching from the comfort of her foster home.

News

FILE PHOTO -- A bill could let voters vote for or against marijuana legalization in N.C.

Marijuana could soon be decriminalized by voters in North Carolina

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 6:41 AM EDT
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By Luke Tucker
The bill in the state senate would allow voters to vote on legalization for personal and medical use.

News

City of Washington revokes Mayor Brabo’s special use permit for Ell Hotel

City of Washington revokes Mayor Brabo’s special use permit for Ell Hotel

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team and Charlene Richards
The City of Washington’s Board of Adjustment has revoked the special use permit for the Ell Hotel, owned by Mayor Ellen Brabo, citing zoning violations.

Crime

Neighbors speak after Kinston man killed in deadly shooting outside their homes

Neighbors speak after Kinston man killed in deadly shooting outside their homes

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 7:42 PM EDT
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By Elise Sandlin
Neighbors say they woke up Thursday morning to flashing police lights.

News

The Sudan Shriners Temple

Sudan Shriners Temple demolition process begins in New Bern

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By Maya Geving
The temple closed in 2018 after Hurricane Florence flooded and damaged the inside.

News

Community gathers to honor the 75th Lenoir County National Day of Prayer

Community gathers to honor the 75th Lenoir County National Day of Prayer

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Elise Sandlin
Despite the rain, Pearson Park was packed Thursday afternoon as residents gathered to worship and pray together.

News

Jacksonville to break ground on ADA-compliant T-ball field

Jacksonville to break ground on ADA-compliant T-ball field

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Max Alfonso
The project is expected to take about six months, with a completion date planned for the end of this year.

Investigation

First Alert Investigates Weekly

First Alert Investigates Weekly: Spotting scams targeting hurricane victims

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Courtney Bunting
Before a hurricane arrives, we're here to go over the warning signs of scams that often target disaster victims.

News

ECU Brody School of Medicine holds new hooding ceremony for graduates

ECU Brody School of Medicine holds new hooding ceremony for graduates

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
The school held its first dedicated hooding ceremony ahead of commencement, welcoming each graduate into the medical profession as they were individually hooded.

Crime

FILE - Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec....

Comey’s lawyers want Greenville hearing on Trump threat charges cancelled

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
James Comey is scheduled to make an initial appearance hearing in Greenville Monday morning.

ENC At Three

Pungo Players prepares for upcoming performance in Washington

Pungo Players prepares for upcoming performance in Washington

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By Hannah Hutter
The Pungo Players are hitting the stage at the historic Turnage Theater in Washington with their performance of “The Sensuous Senator” by Michael Parker.

Crime

Jacksonville police are looking to identify this man after several burglaries near Office Park...

Jacksonville police seek tips after several burglaries near Office Park Drive

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Jacksonville police are looking to identify a man who they say may know more about several burglaries.

ENC At Three

The fun starts May 16 at 1 p.m.

Golf for Good returns to support Richlands community in need

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Hannah Hutter
Golf for Good supports Blessing Shed in keeping shelves filled with essential nonperishable food items and personal care products.

ECU

James Donaldson aka MrBeast attends the YouTube TV's Upfront Brandcast at David Geffen Hall on...

Here’s how much ECU charged MrBeast for use of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
On April 21st, WITN requested from ECU the agreement for MrBeast to use Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and received it today.

Crime

Emma-Lee Hoyle & William Jones

Three guns, drugs seized in Williamston bust

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
William Jones and Emma-Lee Hoyle were arrested on March 6.

News

Pitt County Schools confirms they're investigating cyberattack targeting the company behind...

Learning platform used by state school systems and ECU impacted by data breach

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team, Amarachi Uche and Chris Cooke
Pitt County Schools says its technology department was notified on Wednesday of a cyberattack that involved Instructure, which is the third-party vendor of Canvas.

News

Jaden Rodriguez

Missing 15-year-old Onslow County boy found safe

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Jaden Rodriguez has been found safe.

Crime

Unique Carter, Kenneth Chavis III

Two charged in March armed robbery at Greenville sweepstakes

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
According to warrants, Kenneth Chavis III and Unique Carter took $3,700 after threatening people with a semi-automatic shotgun on S. Memorial Drive.

News

Craven County deputies have charged 20-year-old Ashton French with statutory rape and...

DEPUTIES: Man charged with rape used Snapchat to meet underage girls

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Craven County deputies have charged 20-year-old Ashton French with statutory rape and statutory sex offense.
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