Avoid paying scammers posing as Edgecombe Deputies
Sat Oct 17 6:36 am
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office wants to warn the public about phone scams. Scammers have been using fake names and technology to make calls appear to come from the Sheriff's Office. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's department wants the public to know that they will never call or demand money to [...]
Pitt CC instructor set to compete on national stage
Fri Oct 16 6:28 pm
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- A Pitt Community College instructor has qualified as one of the best in his craft and will fly west next week to compete. WNCT's Jay Hardy talks to the welding instructor, Charles Newkirk, about their love for teaching and more. Click the video above for the full story.
Potential storm warning for Ocracoke Ferry and NC 12
Fri Oct 16 6:18 pm
HYDE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- Hyde County Emergency Management is warning residents and visitors to prepare for a potential storm this weekend. Officials are saying that the potential storm will likely cause ferry service disruptions and dangerous conditions on N.C. HWY 12. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE HYDE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: NCDOT Ferry [...]
Pitt County, state agencies join together of National School Bus Safety week
Fri Oct 16 5:39 pm
PITT COUNTY, N.C.- (WNCT) Local Pitt County agencies and law enforcement are coming together to highlight and enforce National School Bus Safety Week. The initiative runs from Oct. 19-23 by coordinating targeted law enforcement efforts, boosting public awareness and supporting local education. "It is so important that we recognize the value of school busses because [...]
Washington appoints Pauline Armstrong as city manager
Fri Oct 16 4:53 pm
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Washington City Council has appointed Pauline Armstrong as the city's new manager. According to a press release, Armstrong has over 17 years of municipal management experience and previously served as town manager for Sharpsburg and as a senior consultant at ICF. "Pauline’s diverse experience, strong board chemistry, and sharp emphasis [...]
RDU launches nonstop Volaris flights to Guadalajara
Fri Oct 16 3:17 pm
(Video courtesy of Daniel Carr, RDU) RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has launched a new airline that includes an international destination. Volaris has launched its nonstop service between RDU and Guadalajara, Mexico linking the Research Triangle to the technology hub known as the "Silicon Valley of Mexico". "Two vibrant regions are now [...]
Upcoming hazardous waste event at Southside High School
Fri Oct 16 11:56 am
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) -- Beaufort County Public Works is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 24. House hazardous waste items can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly and include products containing corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients that require special care when being [...]
N.C. Land and Water Fund awards over $28 million in grants
Fri Oct 16 11:27 am
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- The North Carolina Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees has awarded more than $28 million dollars in grants towards projects helping to protect North Carolina's land and water. These grants will protect more than 10,000 acres of land and water which will eventually open to the public for activities such [...]
Neighbor, NCSBI agent among witnesses in 8th day of testimony in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial
Fri Oct 16 10:07 am
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — For a second day in a row, testimony in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial began with a forensic biology expert on the witness stand. Erin Ermish is the state crime lab scientist who did the DNA analysis and bodily fluid comparison on evidence found at the Hedgepeth murder scene. She has [...]
N.C. State Fair crowns country ham champions after 27 years
Fri Oct 16 9:59 am
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- The N.C. State Fair crowned country ham champions after a 27-year hiatus. The N.C. State Fair Country Ham Competition returned this past Thursday Oct. 15 with celebrations of the salt, smoke, and the craftsmanship behind a beloved food tradition. The competition, presented by North Carolina Farm Bureau, recognized country ham producers [...]
