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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.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 7:43 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
The banquet will be held on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Alligood Church of God in Washington.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 8:40 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
Pirates vs. Cancer unites ECU students and staff along with the public to raise money for patients at the James & Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 8:29 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Updated: Mar. 12, 2021 at 7:40 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Angel Bridgers created the foundation SimplyMe to encourage young girls to believe in themselves and show the power of service to others.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 8:54 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Doctors say nearly a quarter of deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease every year.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 8:37 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
The cast, made up of 10-15 students, pre-recorded the performance in full costumes and masks to put on a COVID friendly show.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 9:41 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
The Tiny Art Show at Emerge Gallery will still go on for its twentieth year, but tinier than usual.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 7:46 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Madeline Safrit with the Special Olympics of North Carolina says because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have adjusted the event to meet health protocols by state and local health officials.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 9:12 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
Organizers say the focus is on innovation and collaboration to improve health care in rural areas.
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Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 8:28 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Culinary Arts Program Chair/Instructor Jeff Yourdon appeared on WITN News at Sunrise Tuesday morning to share some at-home recipes you can make while you cheer from your couch.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 8:24 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
Volunteers with Saving Graces 4 Felines say she is a gentle, sweet girl with a silly side when she feels playful.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 8:22 AM EST
Volunteers with the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina say they’re about six months old.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 8:50 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
As your holiday plans are cancelled or altered because of the pandemic, Dr. Ashley Britton, an assistant clinical professor at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, is reminding us all to be compassionate to ourselves and others.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 7:56 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Dudley’s Dream Vacations is launching “Christmas Smiles,” an operation to collect as many toys as they can this holiday season for the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 8:10 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Ms. Covey Denton and the science kids came on WITN News at Sunrise to demonstrate some experiments that are easy and fun to do with your kids over the next couple of days.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 9:35 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
It provides opportunities to give back to non-profit organizations with local artists and vendors during the annual holiday market.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 7:57 AM EST
If you have severe joint pain, there are operations that Vidant can provide, such as minimally invasive joint replacement.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 9:13 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
For those who have recently lost a loved one, it can be an adjustment to celebrate the holiday season without someone.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 8:32 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Magnolia Arts Center is debuting their first virtual play on November 20th and 21st.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 8:38 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
More helps is needed to bring Christmas and the holiday season to children throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 7:49 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
From the stress of the pandemic to the stress of the election, anxiety levels are running high for many people.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 7:46 AM EST
|By WITN Web Team
There are two beautiful dogs at the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina ready for adoption!
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 7:24 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
The 15th annual Run for the Warriors event is going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 8:25 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
As living rooms have transformed into home offices, it can be harder to separate work from personal life.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 at 8:29 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
Mental health issues have been on the rise throughout the pandemic and now with colder weather here and winter on the horizon, that could increase.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 at 7:40 AM EST
|By Liz Bateson
The event will run from Friday, November 6 at 8 a.m. until Sunday, November 8 at midnight.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 8:05 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
If you are looking for ways to still ring in the holiday safely at home, Covey Denton and the science kids have some ideas to bring some spooky Halloween fun to you.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 7:34 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
The coronavirus pandemic can feel scary and overwhelming, which is why the WITN News at Sunrise team wants to share some good stories happening in our world every Friday morning.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 8:35 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention says in 2018, men died from suicide 3.56 times more often than women.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2020 at 8:16 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
The coronavirus pandemic can feel scary and overwhelming, which is why the WITN News at Sunrise team wants to share some good stories happening in our world every Friday morning.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 9:33 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
The non-profit Save Our Youth ENC focuses on empowering young people to reach their greatest potential through business ventures. The organization is hosting a “Young Boss Pop Up Shop” on Saturday, October 17 at 12 p.m.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:42 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
Doctors at Vidant Medical Center say it’s important to know the difference between a primary headache and a secondary headache.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 9:35 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
Saving Graces is in PetSmart through Sunday
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 8:20 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
The third annual Healing Vets Weekend is going virtual.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 7:32 AM EDT
Gizmo is a 7-year-old English Setter.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 7:52 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
Studies show that people are drinking more during the pandemic, which can create consequences for physical and mental health.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 8:54 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
This week’s featured cat from Saving Graces 4 Felines is Josie.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2020 at 7:58 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
The coronavirus pandemic can feel scary and overwhelming, which is why the WITN News at Sunrise team wants to share some good stories happening in our world every Friday morning.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2020 at 7:40 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
This week’s featured kitten from Saving Graces 4 Felines is Zucco.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2020 at 8:31 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
The coronavirus pandemic can feel scary and overwhelming, which is why the WITN News at Sunrise team wants to share some good stories happening in our world every Friday morning.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 at 8:01 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
Sylvan Heights Bird Park is easing more restrictions under phase 2.5.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 at 7:48 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
The Courage Over Comfort Virtual Run is happening anytime between October 18-31.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 8:13 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
Low self-esteem can lead to severe depression and anxiety, difficulty maintaining friendships and inability to try anything new because of a fear of failure.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2020 at 9:14 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge created the Artist Support Grant to support artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2020 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
Liz, Jim and Austin will each pick a story highlighting the helpers, the givers or just anything to simply make you smile during this trying time.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 8:06 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team
Liz, Jim and Austin will each pick a story highlighting the helpers, the givers or just anything to simply make you smile during this trying time.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2020 at 8:18 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
Vidant Health says routine cancer screenings dropped by 90% from February to April because less people are getting screened during the pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 8:42 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
Hardee, Massey & Blodgett, LLP set up a Facebook group to support Eastern North Carolina teachers.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 8:31 AM EDT
|By Liz Bateson
Another school year is underway, which unfortunately, means bullying could be on the rise.