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Beaufort County deputies seize drugs with potential to kill 20,000 people
Beaufort County NC — A duo is facing multiple charges following a drug bust in Beaufort County last month. Tyran Adriene Dixon and Jefton Jaqueze Bynum were arrested on May 29, 2024 following a search conducted by deputies and parole officers at their home located at 699 Main Street in Aurora.
Day three of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament underway; 218 boats fishing
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — Day three of the 66th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament kicked off Wednesday morning with 218 of the 302 boats heading out. Game Time is currently atop the leaderboard with a 516-pound catch. Release, winner of the Fabulous Fisherman's Prize, is in second place with a 504-pound catch.
Three facing drug charges after Craven County traffic stop
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Three people are facing drug-related charges after their arrest following a traffic stop last week. On June 6, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau conducted a traffic stop on NC Hwy 101 in Havelock for a traffic violation. John Carr, Jeanette Felder and Jaqueline Antone were each arrested […]
Havelock trio given multi-million dollar bonds on drug charges
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Multi-million dollar bonds were given to three Havelock residents after they were charged with multiple drug offenses. Craven County deputies say they conducted a traffic stop on Highway 101 in Havelock on Thursday. After a vehicle search, deputies seized fentanyl, heroin, alprazolam, psilocybin mushrooms, and marijuana.
Archaeological find raises questions about NC development
Dozens of homes are already nestled along the intercoastal waterway in Carteret County's Cedar Point, between Jacksonville and Emerald Isle. After the developers dug up bones, the multi-million dollar project to continue building was halted.
Decades-old cold case solved after Myrtle Beach man finds car in NC creek
(WPDE) — A missing persons case has been put to rest after more than four decades since a Myrtle Beach man found a submerged car in a North Carolina creek while using a sonar scanner. Jason Souhrada originally found the car toward the end of 2023 and recovery efforts...
James City's U.S. 70 sees more barriers as roadwork intensifies; new routes open
Craven County, NC — Road construction in James City is ramping up. Travelers along U.S. 70 may have seen an increase in concrete barriers and construction. The barriers protect both the motorists and workers. During peak travel season the lanes on U.S. 70 will only be closed Sunday-Thursday 7...
Here's a look at Juneteenth celebrations across Eastern North Carolina
From cookouts to educational events, Eastern North Carolina is gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This year is the fourth since it became a federal holiday, though celebrations go back decades in ENC. Activities throughout this month offer something for everyone to learn about Black history and culture, and enjoy the spirit of community. Here's a look at what's happening across the region to mark freedom's jubilee.
Power outages in Belhaven to be expected Tuesday due to relocation of historic home
BELHAVEN, N.C. (WITN) - On Tuesday, there will be power outages on the East end of one Eastern Carolina town. The town of Belhaven says that a historic home on Main Street will be moved, causing power outages for some residents between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The home being...
Atlantic Beach Food Lion to reopen Thursday after gas leak
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — The Food Lion at 1010 West Fort Macon Road in Atlantic Beach will reopen at 6 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Select items available for purchase, items such as produce will be limited. A call came into the dispatch center at 4:15 p.m....
Washington's 4th annual Juneteenth celebration promotes Unity in the Community
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — Also in Beaufort County, the community is invited to a big outdoor party with an important purpose. The City of Washington will host its "4th" annual Juneteenth celebration this Saturday and Sunday. This year’s theme is “Unity in the Community.” The event includes live music,...
Historic Trinity Methodist Church Parsonage relocates to pave way for expansion
BELHAVEN, Beaufort County — A piece of history moved on Tuesday in Belhaven. It took hours to move the 100-year old Trinity Methodist Church Parsonage less than a half mile. News12 crews were in Belhaven where crews were working on Tuesday. A process that has been going on for...
Beaufort County officials seek tips after gunfire disrupts party, damages vehicles
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — Law enforcement is seeking information regarding an incident where multiple shots were fired causing damage to several vehicles earlier this month. Partygoers were forced to seek shelter after gunfire from the roadway disrupted a party happening at the American Legion Hut located on Cherry Run...
NC developers seek to build on land with up to 3,000-year-old Native American remains
North Carolina lawmakers are moving to loosen development requirements that would allow real estate developers to build homes on a "highly significant archaeological site" the state says includes a Native American burial ground up to 3,000 years old.Why it matters: A recent archeological survey discovered the site has "no less than 11 potential human burial clusters," each containing multiple individuals as part of a Native American settlement spanning over multiple centuries between 1000 BCE – 1600 CE, the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources said in a letter provided to Axios.The site, located in Carteret County's Cedar Point, a...
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