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Second arrest made in Craven County cold murder case
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - There’s been another arrest in a cold case murder in one Eastern Carolina county. Craven County deputies have charged Robert Simmons, Jr. with accessory after the fact in the death of Leon Carmen. The 45-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday. Deputies say he and...
Craven County Crime Stoppers seek public's help in stolen Dodge Ram case
If so, the Craven County Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. This 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 was stolen at 7082 US 70 Hwy E in New Bern. There is a Summit logo on the side of the truck and it is marked #8215 on the front left quarter panel. There is an orange light bar mounted on the top and has registration HP3031.
Cherry Point Air Show legend ready to take final flight
NEW BERN, N.C (WNCT) — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show takes flight May 11-12. A local favorite, New Bern’s Hubie Tolson, is a legendary acrobatic pilot who’s no stranger to the event. After 47 years of flying, next week’s show will mark his last performance. Tolson started flying when he was […]
SBI investigating suspicious death in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON, Craven County — A death investigation is currently ongoing after a body was found on Tuesday, April 30 in Craven County. Law enforcement responded to B Street in Bridgeton after receiving a call around 2:00 p.m. from the girlfriend, according to Captain Johnson with the Bridgeton Police Department.
Winterville man arrested for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in Beaufort County
Arthur Ray Pippins Jr., of Winterville, is behind bars and facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a three-month long investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Pippins was arrested on Wednesday, May 1, after an investigation into the selling of fentanyl in Beaufort County. Deputies say they seized 268 fentanyl...
Tucker Creek Middle School students and staff safely return to building
HAVELOCK, Craven County — Tucker Creek Middle School in Havelock was evacuated Thursday shortly before noon due to a safety threat. Craven County Schools officials tell us that an anonymous tip was submitted via the See Something, Say Something app. The school has been evacuated as a result. Per...
High school baseball regular season winds down, Wood Ducks fall
BAYBORO, Pamlico County — The high school baseball regular season is coming to a close and several teams had their Senior Night Thursday, May 2, 2024. One of those was Pamlico County as the Hurricanes took on rival East Carteret. The Hurricanes stayed close to the Mariners throughout but...
US 70 lane closure scheduled between Williams Road and Trent River from Friday to Monday
Attention weekend motorists: One lane of US 70 Eastbound and Westbound will be closed between Williams Road and the Trent River in James City over the weekend. The closure will begin at 7 p.m. Friday night, May 3, and continue through 6 a.m. Monday, May 6. Officials ask that drivers...
Pamlico County High School - Layla Prescott
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Layla Prescott, and I am a senior this year at Pamlico County High School in Bayboro, North Carolina. I am also dual-enrolled online student at both the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and at Pamlico Community College. I am an only child, with two family dogs. Throughout all four years of high school I have enjoyed playing varsity softball and volleyball. I was named the 1A Coastal Plains Conference Player of the Year. In my free time, I love to read, shop, hang out with my best friend and make jewelry to sell through my own local business. In the fall, I plan to attend the Honors College at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As I continue my educational dreams, I will aspire to be myself by staying honest, kind and compassionate, regardless of what comes my way. I hope I can make a positive impact on all the lives I touch no matter the path life takes me down.
New Bern's Union Point Park becomes prayer hub for National Day of Prayer
Dozens of people gathered Thursday in New Bern’s Union Point Park as part of the National Day of Prayer. More than a dozen pastors of several denominations from across Craven County prayed for families, government leaders, the military, and children. Organizers say the purpose is to gather people from...
Preparations, tests being done ahead of 2024 MCAS Air Show
MCAS CHERRY POINT, Craven County — The Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is May 11, 2024 and Marines are preparing and testing things out ahead of the show. One of those demonstrations is the Wall of Fire. "Hearing them days later talking about how they...
New Bern artist celebrates heritage, unity with vibrant mural in historic Five Points
A new mural unveiled in New Bern reflects on the past, with a look toward the future. It’s on Broad Street, in the Five Points area. We talked to the New Bern native who created the artwork. An area that is rich in black history and a location that...
BCSO seeking info on Chocowinity shooting incident
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 16, multiple rounds were fired at a Chocowinity residence on Summerlin Lane, off Hwy 17 S, according to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Beaufort County Crime Stoppers. Deputies responded to the incident. The residence was occupied by a mother and her child; neither were injured despite it […] The post BCSO seeking info on Chocowinity shooting incident appeared first on Washington Daily News.
New Bern's Duffyfield area to receive vital health clinic, meeting local needs
NEW BERN, Craven County — More resources are coming to a small community in New Bern. Plans have been approved for CarolinaEast to build a health clinic in Greater Duffyfield. News 12 spoke to community members and officials about what this means for residents. We spoke to Zeb Hough...
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