Local fun park denied rezoning approval by Greenville commission
Tue Jun 16 11:05 pm
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The owners of Sawyer's Fun Park met with the Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission on June 16 to seek approval for a heavy commercial, conditional rezoning. The fun park, located on Corey Road, was denied the request by the commission, with several community members that live in the neighborhoods surrounding [...]
Three military-connected students given SgtMaj Joe Houle scholarship
Tue Jun 16 5:49 pm
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- Three military connected students were given the Sergeant Major (Ret) Joe Houle Scholarship Tuesday. Two of the recipients were at the Carolina Museum of Marine to accept their award and discuss what patriotism means to them. The scholarship was established to help military children pursue higher education. Hailey Hudak graduated [...]
Onslow County schools work to restore services after cyberattack
Tue Jun 16 5:43 pm
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- Onslow County Schools is still working to restore their technology infrastructure after a cyberattack last week. The district says the incident happened on June 9th by a group that has committed similar crimes around the world. They say their core technology infrastructure was impacted including servers and networks used across [...]
NCDOT to close Pitt County road for improvements
Tue Jun 16 4:24 pm
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation said they will be closing off a section of Briley Road beginning June 18. According to officials, starting a 7am, Briley Road between Roosevelt Spain Road and U.S. 13 will close to through traffic for a widening a resurfacing project. Crews will place a [...]
JOB ALERT: Raising Cane's to open first Jacksonville restaurant
Tue Jun 16 4:23 pm
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- Raising Cane's is set to open its first restaurant in Jacksonville, and they are hiring for many different positions. According to a press release, the restaurant will offer flexible schedules, weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement. The grand opening on July 13 will feature community celebrations, giveaways, and a chance for [...]
Midway Park man charged with 30 multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
Tue Jun 16 4:11 pm
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Onslow County Sheriff's Office said, with the assistance of multiple federal agencies, they arrested a man on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. The Sheriff's Office said they received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which was linked to additional CyberTips, leading to [...]
Goldsboro Police arrest man for child sex crimes
Tue Jun 16 3:59 pm
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) -- A Goldsboro man has been taken into custody after an investigation into sexual battery of three juveniles. The Goldsboro Police Department said they received a report on January 19 alleging that three juveniles were victims of sexual battery at a residence in Goldsboro. According to the police, James Eric Phillips, 55, [...]
NCSBI adds two live-find K9s, improves search and rescue capabilities
Tue Jun 16 3:44 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation announced the addition of two live-find K9s to their K9 unit. The NCSBI has partnered with the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools to enhance the state's ability to locate missing and endangered individuals as well as support the needs of the school systems. [...]
Dare County swimming advisory: High bacteria levels detected
Tue Jun 16 2:45 pm
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) -- A swimming advisory has been issued at a sound-side site in Dare County where bacteria levels in the water exceed state and federal standards. The advisory is for a specific swimming area in Colington Harbour and does not affect the entire Kill Devil Hills area. According to NC DEQ, state [...]
Student's Charlie Kirk tribute at Ardrey Kell High School leads to CMS policy changes, $95K settlement
Tue Jun 16 9:17 am
The board agreed to adopt a new student free speech policy, issue a public statement clearing the student of wrongdoing, and pay $95,000 in damages and attorneys' fees.
