Rising flu deaths in North Carolina prompt health officials' media briefing
Wed Jan 14 3:10 pm
North Carolina health officials will hold a virtual media briefing Wednesday to address a recent increase in flu-related deaths in North Carolina.
Issiah Ross trial: Investigators, parents of Lyric Woods and Devin Clark testify in Orange County double murder case
Wed Jan 14 11:48 am
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The jury is set and expert witnesses are lined up to take the stand in the trial against 21-year-old Issiah Ross. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Devin Clark, 18, and Lyric Woods, 14, in September 2022. Their bodies were discovered by ATV drivers in a wooded area off [...]
New measles case confirmed in North Carolina, total cases rise to five
Sun Jan 11 7:22 pm
The North Carolina health officials have confirmed a new measles case in Rutherford County Friday, bringing the state’s total to five since late December, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Armed and dangerous suspect sought in Elizabeth City shooting
Sat Jan 10 3:52 pm
Elizabeth City police officers responded Jan. 10 to a shots fired call in the 1000 Block of Walkers Avenue, where they found 21-year-old Jatavious Stokley suffering from a gunshot wound.
Man with outstanding warrants arrested in Gates County traffic stop
Fri Jan 09 6:57 am
A man was arrested Thursday following a traffic stop for felony larceny, according to the Gates County Sheriff's Office.
Nation's healthiest states ranked in new report: How does yours compare?
Thu Jan 08 4:08 pm
You may consider yourself a healthy person, but could you say the same about your neighbors?
NC Ferry Division seeks temporary and seasonal staff for summer operations
Thu Jan 08 3:59 pm
The North Carolina Ferry Division is hosting four career events to recruit qualified temporary and seasonal employees for the upcoming summer season.
Foul play ruled out following death investigation in Elizabeth City
Thu Jan 08 12:50 pm
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., (WAVY)-- Police in Elizabeth City have ruled out foul play following the death of a woman in December. On December 29, police responded to a "suspicious condition" call in the area of Knobbs Creek Drive. When officers arrived, they located a deceased woman. Elizabeth City Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene and [...]
Missing Elizabeth City woman found safe
Thu Jan 08 12:36 pm
The Elizabeth City Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Okeitha Wills, 50, who was reported missing at about 10 p.m. Jan 7.
Dare County Sheriff's Office issues scam call warning
Wed Jan 07 9:28 am
DARE COUNTY, N.C., (WAVY)-- The Dare County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam warning to residents. According to officials, a scam call is currently going around using deputies' names from the Dare County Sheriff's Office to make false claims of outstanding warrants and fines. Officials say "No Caller ID" may appear on the call. Residents [...]
Father arrested in Nags Head after alleged violation of domestic violence protective order
Tue Jan 06 6:46 pm
A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon by a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Nags Head Elementary after school staff was alerted that he might attempt to retrieve his child from school, according to the Nags Head Police Department.
Fatal shooting under investigation in Bertie County
Sun Jan 04 4:10 pm
First responders were dispatched at 3:07 p.m. Saturday to a vehicle accident on Harrell Siding Road near Highway 11.
