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ALERT: Blazing temps still on target for Friday into the weekend

Greenville man arrested in connection with attempted kidnapping at Great Wolf Lodge in Virginia

Deputies say they were told the man attempted to lure the child from the area of the pool
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Heat index: Up to 110°F
Blazing temps still on target for Friday into the weekend

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Time running out for tropical development
Time running out for tropical development

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Road Closed sign.

Part of Beaufort County roadway set to close for months

Updated: 56 minutes ago
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By WITN Web Team
The closure is expected to last 3 months, weather permitting

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Sheriff says drug operation is the largest the county has seen

Craven County Sheriff says drug operation is the largest the county has seen

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Elise Sandlin
Mass amounts of cocaine, mushrooms, marijuana, and other drugs were found last Thursday at one Craven County home.

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Signs explains closure of Wingstop on Firetower Road in Greenville

“It’s just horrible”: Greenville Wingstop employee frustrated with handling of location’s closure

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Chris Cooke
It was on Tuesday that WITN reported that the location closed after an inspection by the health department

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ADVOCACY GROUP: Judge rules in favor of neighbors fighting RaceTrac gas station location

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
In November, the Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed an appeal on behalf of the Brookhaven Community Association against the City of Greenville and RaceTrac, Inc.

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Brock Davenport

Greenville fire chief announces retirement

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Chief Davenport set to retire Aug. 29th.

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Beulaville Elementary School

Improper touching charges dropped against former Duplin County teacher

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Court records show that the District Attorney’s Office dismissed all charges against James Faulkner, of Beulaville.
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Four people have been charged in last night’s shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Kinston.
Four arrested after 12-year-old boy shot in Kinston

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16-year-old boy killed outside elementary school
16-year-old boy killed outside elementary school

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Two arrests made in drug operation
Two arrests made in drug operation

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Employee frustrated over closure debacle
Employee frustrated over closure debacle

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Reported shooting outside Windsor Elementary

SBI: 16-year-old boy killed outside Windsor Elementary

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team and Amarachi Uche
The SBI tells WITN that the shooting happened on or near the basketball court.

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James Roberson, Xavier Wilson, Dontreo Moore, & Jennifer Wilson

Four arrested after 12-year-old boy shot in Kinston

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. at Sam’s Mini Mart on North Queen Street.

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Angel Nadal

Connecticut man posts bond in Onslow County on four child sex charges

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Angel Nadal was charged with three counts of statutory sex offense with child by an adult, and indecent liberties with a child.

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Brock Davenport

Greenville Fire/Rescue Chief Brock Davenport announces retirement

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Greenville officials say Chief Davenport’s final day with the department will be August 29th.

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Elijah Rouse

Kinston parks & rec supervisor on leave after rape and kidnapping arrest

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team and Baileigh Bockover
Elijah Rouse was arrested by Grifton police last night for a first-degree forcible rape.

Crime

The Craven County Sheriff's Office and the SBI announced the raid this morning.

Two arrested following massive drug raid at Craven Co. home

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
They uncovered cocaine worth $75,000 in street value and mushrooms worth $150,000.

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Devonte Dales and Trevion Scarboro

Two more arrests made in Rocky Mount double homicide

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
22-year-old Devonte Dales and 20-year-old Trevion Scarboro were arrested in connection to Sunday's double murder.

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Pirates in the Port this weekend

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By WITN Web Team
Experience weapons demonstrations, hands-on activities, and don’t forget to visit the Exhibit Center for a fun scavenger hunt!

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Russell’s First Alert Forecast: Summertime heat, humidity and storms

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Russell James
Weekend heat wave setting up for Eastern NC

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Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Muggy with more scattered storms Wednesday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jim Howard
Afternoon shower & storms

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A pair of manatee swim though the brackish water found in a Colington Island canal last fall.

Manatees visit the Outer Banks

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Manatees from Florida visit the Outer Banks.

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Kinston residents address city council after video of police arresting 18-year-old goes viral.

Residents address Kinston City Council and demand accountability after viral police arrest

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Charlene Richards
Tensions ran high at Kinston’s City Council meeting on Tuesday

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Shawn Tucker

Lenoir County sex offender arrested for registration violations

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
44-year-old Shawn Tucker was taken into custody last Thursday following an investigation that began in June

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Pine Knoll Shores police dog Harper

Pine Knoll Shores mourns the loss of police dog to cancer

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
She came to work at the police department every day, spreading smiles, offering quiet comfort

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Fire Tower Rd Wing Stop Sign

Wing Stop on Fire Tower Road in Greenville closed following health department inspection

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Wing Stop on Fire Tower Rd closes due to a failed inspection.

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Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain staff respond to federal frozen funds and already...

New Bern Boys and Girls Clubs concerned about frozen federal funds

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM EDT
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By Steven Glover
Federal funding makes up around 20% of their budget, or $1.6 million

National

FILE -- Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing...

Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoil

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press
Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested Tuesday that she has no plans to step down as she dodged questions about Jeffrey Epstein.

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Ayden Public Works handing trash collection before GFL takes over

Ayden switching to GFL for trash & recycling collection

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Chris Cooke
Town Commissioner Johnny Davis says the change is due to some of the town’s garbage trucks often being out of service, among other issues.

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Crime

Terrance Gray

Former group home employee charged with abusing disabled client

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Maya Geving
Terrance Gray is charged with felony assault on an individual with disabilities, misdemeanor assault on an individual with disabilities, and communicating threats.

Crime

Police Chief Keith Goyette says Officer Sawyer Stringfield resigned on June 30th from the...

Kinston police officer quits after DWI arrest

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Police Chief Keith Goyette says Officer Sawyer Stringfield resigned on June 30th from the police force after first being put on leave.

Crime

Bernard Smith has been charged with the murder of La’Ren Dickens.

Arrest made in double homicide case in Rocky Mount

Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Bernard Smith has been charged with the murder of La’Ren Dickens.
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