Man faces larceny, breaking and entering charges in Elizabeth City: Police
Thu Oct 15 3:56 pm
ELIZABETH CITY, Va. (WAVY) - A man faces charges in connection to several reported crimes in Elizabeth City, police say. On Oct. 12, officers were called to the 600 block of Second Street to investigate a reported larceny. Surveillance footage showed a man removing items from the front porch of a residence and from a [...]
Downtown Manteo reopens after public safety situation
Thu Oct 15 10:52 am
The Town of Manteo is urging citizens to avoid the downtown Manteo area due to an active public safety situation.
Two die from West Nile virus in central North Carolina
Wed Oct 14 4:51 pm
NORTH CAROLINA (WAVY) — Two people in central North Carolina died after contracting West Nile virus, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Older adults and individuals with underlying health conditions are at increased risk when it comes to the virus. There are currently no human vaccines or specific treatments available [...]
Spike's K9 Fund donates safety technology for K9 Rambo
Wed Oct 14 3:16 pm
CHOWAN COUNTY. N.C. (WAVY) -- The Chowan County Sheriff's Office received a donation from Spike's K9 Fund to help protect K9 Rambo on duty. The nonprofit organization donated an ACE K9 Hot-N-Pop Pro system for use by K9 Rambo and handler Sgt. K9 Colon. The device monitors a patrol vehicle's interior temperature and battery voltage. [...]
VIDEO: Worker crudely paints field markings before Winston-Salem State University football game; athletic director apologizes
Wed Oct 14 11:12 am
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A viral video circulating on social media shows a worker crudely preparing the field markings ahead of a home football game at Winston-Salem State University. The person in the video is seen painting the field markings at Bowman Gray Stadium with a can of white spray paint, painting lines that are [...]
Woman faces charges in fatal Elizabeth City house fire
Wed Oct 14 9:18 am
The Elizabeth City Police Department will conduct a press conference in reference to a homicide investigation.
Hiring event for correctional officer candidates in Pasquotank County, NC
Tue Oct 13 6:42 pm
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is hosting a hiring event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 14 for individuals interested in becoming a correctional officer. The event will be at the NC Works Career Center-Pasquotank County in Elizabeth City, at 111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City. Full-time [...]
NCDOT Ferry Division hosts career fair for new toll collector roles
Tue Oct 13 5:02 pm
HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C. (WAVY) --- The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division is hosting a career fair on Wednesday, Oct. 14 to hire temporary administrative associates for new toll collection operations. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hatteras Ferry Terminal. The recruitment effort follows state legislation enacted this [...]
Duck police chief set to retire; search for replacement underway
Tue Oct 13 4:54 pm
DUCK, N.C. (WAVY) - Officials with the Town of Duck announced Police Chief Jefferey Ackerman is set to retire. Chief Ackerman has worked in law enforcement for 29 years, with almost 24 being in Duck. Prior to joining the Duck Police Department, Ackerman was employed with the Dare County Sheriff's Office. He was appointed police [...]
PCSO: Woman charged with defrauding disabled senior of $21,000
Tue Oct 13 11:02 am
A 50-year-old woman was arrested Thursday in connection with defrauding an elderly disabled man, according to the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office.
2 wanted people arrested after 130 mph multi-county chase ends: BCSO
Tue Oct 13 8:18 am
WINDSOR, N.C. (WAVY) -- Two wanted people were arrested Monday after exceeding 130 mph during a multijurisdictional chase that initiated in Windsor and ended near the Chowan-Perquimans County line, according to the Bertie County Sheriff's Office. BCSO investigators attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in Windsor at approximately 4:35 p.m. on Oct. [...]
Emergency ferry route moved over 1,900 passengers after OBX storm
Mon Oct 12 1:38 pm
OUTER BANKS, Va. (WAVY) — More than 1,900 people used North Carolina's emergency ferry route between Rodanthe and Stumpy Point after a nor'easter damaged N.C. 12 on Pea Island last month, according to final ridership figures released by state officials. The temporary ferry connection between the Outer Banks and the mainland was established after inspectors [...]
