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Ahead of Thanksgiving, law enforcement agencies here in the East have helpful tips on keeping you and your family safe while traveling.

“It humbles me to know they do appreciate what we all do,” Pitt County Lt. Chad Clark said. “I can speak for all of us, for everybody, that it’s very much appreciated.”

Amanda Brooks flew in from England to meet her long-lost sister, Lisa Strang, who lives in Chocowinity. Coincidentally, they both have grandsons with the same name.

Pitt Community College’s English Language Acquisition program held its annual Thanksgiving celebration this week, with students from 15 countries participating.

"His words of wisdom still ring true to this day. How will any decisions you make benefit ‘the Citizens of Beaufort?’ He will be missed but never forgotten,” said Mayor Sharon Harker.

Organizers, volunteers, and attendees spoke Wednesday about the importance of the soup kitchen serving meals and spreading holiday cheer.

The State Highway Patrol says that a woman in her 30′s was hit and killed around 8:00 last night.

The Greenville Police Department’s Cops and Barbers program partnered officers with barbers to donate about 300 turkeys to families in need.

Nash County District Attorney Michael Easley announced that Monseque Harper was sentenced to 3-1/3 years in federal prison for violating his probation.

ROCKreation therapy at Caswell Developmental Center was created in 2017.

Dusty Taylor was arrested this morning after a SWAT team raid on his home in Kinston.

The crash happened in the area of I-77 near the Nations Ford Road exit.

“It seems the pilot that was operating the aircraft made some diversionary moves to avoid hitting traffic,” CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said.

The Vanceboro Christian Help Center just finished up its Thanksgiving dinner giveaway initiative.

Members of the Greenville Police Department packaged meals for hundreds of families in Pitt County on Tuesday.

Greenville’s new Uptown parking plan hasn’t even taken effect yet, but it’s already causing confusion. Here's what you need to know.

WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers and Sky3 pilot Chip Tayag died when their helicopter crashed this afternoon.

Gov. Roy Cooper pardoned turkeys Biscuit and Tater at the annual North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday.

Carteret County deputies say Brandy Henzey moved without providing a new address.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has temporarily stopped most construction along major highways to keep traffic flowing for Thanksgiving travel.

The two were killed in a helicopter crash Tuesday afternoon.

Eastern Carolina residents were able to show off their chili cooking skills on Tuesday at the annual chili cook-off.

RDU expects 332,950 passengers to pass through the airport on their way to see family and friends during Thanksgiving week, which would be a record.

Craven County deputies say Vincent McDuffie was arrested Monday after a traffic stop.

Palmer will spend between just over 9 and a half years to over 12 and half years in prison for the crimes.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire/Rescue Station 1 at 500 S. Greene Street, Greenville.

LGBTQ community members in the east mourn the lives of the victims killed during the LGBTQ nightclub shooting Saturday night in Colorado Springs.

The Bidens are at Cherry Point with Marines and their families to participate in a Friendsgiving dinner.

The Dr. Jesse Peel LGBTQ Center at ECU will hold the candlelight vigil at the Cupola starting at 5:30 p.m.

Sheetz says through next Monday it will sell unleaded 88 fuel at the lower price.