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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.

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First Alert Investigates Weekly

First Alert Investigates Weekly: Billions lost through social media scams and how to spot law enforcement impersonators

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Hear about some of the latest scam trends and how to spot a law enforcement impersonator on this episode of First Alert Investigates Weekly.

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First Alert Investigates Weekly: Pig butchering investment scams and other pitfalls

Updated: Apr. 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Courtney Bunting
In our first episode of First Alert Investigates Weekly, we’ll introduce you to several scams.

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Flooding mitigation project at Lenoir/Craven County border

Study emphasizes need for more disaster resilient infrastructure in NC

Updated: Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Nonprofit Rebuild by Design looked into the impact of extreme weather across the state between 2011 and 2024.

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Richlands High School student uses Magic School

How Onslow Co. Schools is using AI as a teaching tool

Updated: Feb. 17, 2026 at 8:43 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team and Courtney Bunting
Magic School is an AI platform with a variety of options for students, training them to use the technology for their benefit.

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Study emphasizes need for more disaster resilient infrastructure in NC

Study emphasizes need for more disaster resilient infrastructure in NC

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How Onslow Co. Schools is using AI as a teaching tool

How Onslow Co. Schools is using AI as a teaching tool

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The twists, turns, and surprises ENC manhunts have taken

The twists, turns, and surprises ENC manhunts have taken

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Belhaven mayor accused of making unauthorized purchases on nonprofit’s card

Belhaven mayor accused of making unauthorized purchases on nonprofit’s card

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Human trafficking survivor talks impact of law requiring training for hospitality industry

Human trafficking survivor talks impact of law requiring training for hospitality industry

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First Alert Investigation:  ENC hospitals face multimillion-dollar losses from federal...

First Alert Investigation: ENC hospitals face multimillion-dollar losses from federal Medicaid cuts

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Diving deeper into Dominic Connelly search

Sheriff Chip Hughes talks evolution of search for Dominic Connelly: “We want closure”

Updated: Dec. 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team and Courtney Bunting
The memory of what happened is still fresh on many minds, especially with no news of Dominic Connelly’s capture.

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Belhaven mayor accused of unauthorized purchases on nonprofit's card

Belhaven mayor accused of making unauthorized purchases on nonprofit’s card

Updated: Nov. 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team
The Stokes say the mayor still owes the nonprofit around $3,500.

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House Bill 971 requires training for spotting human trafficking

Human trafficking survivor talks impact of law requiring training for hospitality industry

Updated: Nov. 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM EST
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By Courtney Bunting and WITN Web Team
House Bill 971’s focus on hotels is because of how often they’re used by traffickers.

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ENC hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts.

First Alert Investigation:  ENC hospitals face multimillion-dollar losses from federal Medicaid cuts; services expected to suffer

Updated: Nov. 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team
ENC hospitals warn federal Medicaid cuts will mean a significant loss in funds that could impact all patients.

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$600 to $6,000: MRI cost skyrockets for woman with high cancer risk after move

$600 to $6,000: MRI cost skyrockets for woman with high cancer risk after move

Updated: Oct. 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By Caresse Jackman and Jamie Grey
Patients often don’t realize that the same procedure at different locations (even with the same insurance) can have very different out-of-pocket costs.

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NC correctional officer raise proposal

WITN Investigates: New Bertie Correctional warden talks understaffing impacts, plans for role

Updated: Sep. 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Courtney Bunting and WITN Web Team
We’re taking a closer look at the impact proposed raises would have on COs in North Carolina.

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Phil Rollinson

WITN Investigates: Washington police chief removed from position

Updated: Jul. 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Amarachi Uche
Many residents are now wondering why they were left in the dark about this change.

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John Lee (63)

Landscaper accused of scamming now facing felony charge following WITN First Alert Investigates story

Updated: Jul. 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM EDT
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By Courtney Bunting
63-year-old John Lee was arrested today for felony obtaining property by false pretenses.

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Aurora at a crossroads

Aurora at a crossroads: The challenges and the potential

Updated: Jul. 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM EDT
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By Dave Jordan
“Things are going to happen around here. We’re not dead yet. We’re coming back.”

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John's Lawn Care

WITN First Alert Investigates: ENC homeowners warn of landscaper they say is scamming customers

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team and Courtney Bunting
These property owners say John's Lawn Care accepted payments but never followed through on promises.

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Residents express concerns over megasite proposal

Pitt Co. property owners voice opposition to proposed industrial megasite

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team and Courtney Bunting
Environmental concerns, flooding and traffic issues were among other reasons behind their opposition.

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Alex Dixon and daughter Willow

Onslow Co. woman hopes for more employee protections following termination after changing daughter’s diaper

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team and Courtney Bunting
She feels her situation is a reflection of glaring problems with our state’s employment laws and the challenges working parents face.

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Kevin Smith spent nearly 6 years in jail before felony charges in Onslow and Craven Counties...

WITN Investigates: Seeking answers after Craven County man is jailed nearly 6 years only to have all felony charges dropped

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Dave Jordan
What do prosecutors have to say about the case?

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Kevin Smith spent nearly 6 years in jail before felony charges in Onslow and Craven Counties...

WITN Investigates: Craven County man spends nearly 6 years in jail before felony charges are dropped

Updated: May 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Dave Jordan
The charges could mean decades in prison if convicted

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ECU Police Deputy Chief Chris Sutton

ECU police give closer look at sex crime investigations

Updated: Apr. 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Deputy Chief Chris Sutton says these types of reports are compiled in two different ways: cases that are reported to campus security and cases brought to ECU police directly.
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