Corolla wild horses need extra space on the beach during heat wave
Thu Jun 11 5:55 pm
COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — It's hot out on the beach, and the horses need some space! The Corolla Wild Horse Fund organizers ask that you give wild horses plenty of space on the beach on June 12 and 13 during the heat. They are by the water, trying to stay cool and away from biting [...]
Aulander man accused of stolen vehicle possession
Thu Jun 11 7:02 am
An Aulander man, who had been on the run since April, was taken into custody in connection with a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.
Woman sues Charlotte Walmart over self-checkout incident
Wed Jun 10 9:48 pm
A woman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Walmart following an incident at one of its west Charlotte stores.
North Carolina Democrats unveil maternal health package aimed at reducing deaths among Black mothers
Wed Jun 10 7:09 pm
Democratic lawmakers and maternal health advocates are once again pushing a package of bills aimed at improving maternal health outcomes for Black women in North Carolina, pointing to persistent disparities that continue to put Black mothers at higher risk during pregnancy and childbirth.
Gates County mourns loss of library icon
Wed Jun 10 6:35 pm
GATES COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — This week in Gates County, residents are mourning the loss of an icon. Patricia Familar, or Miss Pat as she was known at the Gates County Public Library, died last Friday. "She looked at everyone and saw them as a potential library patron and a friend," said Hugh Davis, director [...]
Alligator death investigation started with social media video
Wed Jun 10 6:33 pm
DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — American alligators are on the North Carolina's threatened species list, but very few of them live in northern North Carolina. Still, it was concerning when wildlife officers first heard about an alligator shooting as video of it started making the rounds on social media. "In this case, this was not [...]
School funded by NC Education Lottery opens in Halifax County
Wed Jun 10 10:34 am
A school funded by the North Carolina Education Lottery has opened in Halifax County, officials said Monday.
"Marlin Fever" breaks record, brings in marlin weighing 919.9 lbs. in Day 2 of tournament
Tue Jun 09 7:44 pm
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The "Marlin Fever" boated the first blue marlin of Day 2 at the 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament at 12:52pm. The marlin came in weighing an astounding 919.9 lbs. to take a commanding lead. The "Hit n Run" boated a blue marlin at 2:22pm. BLUE MARLIN UPDATE: MARLIN FEVER: [...]
Owners of Pigman's BBQ in Kill Devil Hills determined to rebuild after fire
Tue Jun 09 6:05 pm
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (WAVY) -- The tasty history of Pigman's BBQ hangs on the walls of their dining room. It was founded in 1985 by Bill Shaver, and a new location was built in 1991. Then in 2007, Top Palmer and Richard Bruce became the new owners. On Saturday, just minutes after closing, the [...]
Fire forces Pigman's Bar-B-Que in Kill Devil Hills to temporarily close
Sun Jun 07 4:22 pm
Pigman's Bar-B-Que in Kill Devil Hills, NC was temporarily closed due to fire damage on Saturday night, but everyone is safe and the restaurant is grateful for the community's support and the firefighters' efforts.
Couple says they regret selling family land for data center project
Sun Jun 07 2:04 pm
The couple said that, had they known the land would be used for a data center, they likely would not have sold it.
Spirit of America Celebrate 250: The Wright Brothers
Fri Jun 05 8:14 pm
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (WAVY) — This affliction with flight started at a young age. Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, they were given hand powered toy helicopters. It sparked a permanent passion for taking to the skies. Fast forward to the early 1900s, Wilbur and Orville Wright started building different glider models. "They took a [...]
