Camp Lejeune and New River increase security measures after Middle East operation
Sun Mar 01 5:46 pm
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- Military bases, including ones in eastern North Carolina, are expanding their security as a result of the ongoing operations in Iran. The commander U.S. Northern Command has directed all installations to implement heighted security measured at all entry gates until further notice. Officials said that these measures include but are not [...]
Larceny investigation leads to arrest of Duplin County woman
Sat Feb 28 9:28 am
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- A Duplin County woman was arrested following a larceny of firearms investigation. Officials said on Feb. 14, the Lenoir County Sheriff's office began investigating an incident in which a resident was unlawfully entered five firearms were stolen. Through investigation efforts and with the assistance of the Duplin County Sheriff's Office, [...]
Onslow County Museum marks America 250 with free exhibit day
Fri Feb 27 11:20 pm
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- Onslow County Museum will open a new changing exhibition, "SEMPER FIDELIS: Onslow County Celebrates America 250," on Feb. 28, to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. The exhibit will focus on Onslow County's role in the American Revolution and will feature local stories and events that were significant in the formation [...]
Greenville restaurant honors teachers on Appreciation Day
Fri Feb 27 5:38 pm
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- A restaurant in Greenville is hosting Teacher Appreciation Day. Jaggers even made a special fudge milkshake in their honor. The restaurant partnered with the dairy farm Maola to host the day. Any teacher in the county can visit Jaggers and show their ID for a free milkshake. "Teachers are just a [...]
Food Lion stocks ECU's Purple Pantry to support students
Fri Feb 27 5:30 pm
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- Food Lion Feeds is giving back, and today they stocked up ECU's annual Purple Pantry Feb. 27. "Any pound, any item, really helps essentially," said Lauren Howard, assistant director. "We believe we got over 3000 lbs of items." A study from last fall found 30% of college students in North Carolina [...]
Man arrested with weapon on school grounds in Pasquotank County
Fri Feb 27 3:46 pm
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- A man was arrested at a Northeastern High School basketball game after attempting to enter the building with a concealed firearm. According to the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 26, deputies working security at a Northeastern High School basketball game discovered that a person attempted to enter the building [...]
Pamlico County drug raid reveals potential animal cruelty
Fri Feb 27 2:13 pm
PAMLICO COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Pamlico County Sheriff's Office conducts a narcotics-related search warrant, causing heavy law enforcement on Silverbrook Road in Oriental. Officials say that during the execution of the search warrant, multiple animals were located on the property, and evidence of possible animal cruelty was discovered. This incident remains ongoing. The Pamlico [...]
Former inmate sues Sheriff Paula Dance over reality show filming
Fri Feb 27 1:36 pm
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- A former inmate at the Pitt County Detention Center and her legal guardian have filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Paula Dance, alleging civil rights violations and other wrongdoings. It was reported that the former inmate was unconstitutionally filmed during the reality show, '60 Days In'. The show was recorded at the [...]
US and NC flags ordered to fly half-staff by Governor Stein
Fri Feb 27 10:13 am
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- Governor Josh Stein has ordered that all US and North Carolina flags fly at half-staff today through Saturday, March 7. Flags will fly half-staff in North Carolina in honor of Civil Rights Activist Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and Robeson County Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr. Davis Jr., who died in the [...]
Carolina Panthers looking to add linebackers through draft with NFL Combine underway
Fri Feb 27 8:07 am
Carolina only has seven draft picks with the strategy once again being best-player-available.
