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City of Jacksonville names new police chief
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Jacksonville will be saying hello to a new police chief soon. Jarad L. Phelps, a 28-year veteran in law enforcement, was selected to fill the chief of police position for Jacksonville. Phelps is from Virginia and has served the Prince William County Police Department since 1996. He has […]
Jacksonville police seek public's help in identifying Lowes larceny suspect
The Jacksonville Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a larceny suspect. Law enforcement say the larceny took place at the Lowes Home Improvement store located on Yopp Road in Jacksonville. Anyone with information on the identity of this person is asked to call JPD Detective B. Pagani...
Onslow County school tests positive for lead paint, prompting testing, removal
SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — A recent inspection at a Swansboro Elementary School revealed the use of lead-based paint. The lead-based paint was found under several layers of different paint, according to information from the Onslow County Health Department. Officials said it was likely due to the age of the school that lead paint was present. […]
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom coming to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom is coming to Jacksonville! Below are a list of dates with times of each event!. Ride For Freedom American Legion Post 265 146 Broadhurst Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540. 8am-11:30am. Registration. KSU 12pm. (No ride fee, but cash donations accepted.) 8am–...
Maple Hill man arrested following over 90 break-ins
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Maple Hill man has been taken into custody in Bladen County following a long string of breaking and entering cases. According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Joseph Clark Jr. is linked to more than:. 30 breaking and entering into motor vehicle...
Family of slain roommate reacts to convicted murderer's sentencing
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — The victim's family shared their thoughts after a murder sentencing on Wednesday. A judge sentenced a Jacksonville woman, Melissa Tobarsalas to up to 32 years in prison. She pled guilty to murdering her roommate, 68-year-old James Nuell in 2021. After waiting for two and half...
Woman charged in 2021 murder of roommate pleads guilty, is sentenced
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The woman charged with killing her roommate in 2021 pleaded guilty on Wednesday to second-degree murder. Melissa Tobarsalas was arrested on Oct. 3, 2021, and charged with the murder of James Wesley Nuell, 68. Signs of a physical altercation were found and an investigation began, which initially led to her being […]
North Carolina man wins $25,000 a year for life after buying $2 ticket
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Harold Eubanks, of Beulaville, bought a $2 Lucky for Life ticket and won a $25,000 a year for life prize. Eubanks bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from 365 Stores LLC on North Jackson Street in Beulaville. He won his prize by matching all five white balls in Thursday’s drawing. […]
Jacksonville veteran appears on TV show ‘After Action’
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Marine Corps veteran from eastern North Carolina is featured in season two of the series After Action. The PBS series is back offering an inside look at what life is like before, during, and after serving in the military. The series explores the experiences of...
Police seek public's help to identify vehicle break-in suspect
The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in identifying a person of interest regarding a vehicle break-in and larceny incident. Law enforcement say the incident happened on March 20 in the Palisades Apartment Complex in Sneads Ferry. Police obtained video surveillance that shows an unknown male using a stolen credit card at the Scotchman Exxon on Highway 24 / Highway 172 around 5:11 in the morning.
Tennessee man and eight-month-old child found in N.C. after Endangered Child Alert
TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A Kingsport, Tennessee man is in custody and his 8-month-old child is safe after a search that crossed state lines, leading investigators to Topsail Beach. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday morning, April 25, on Facebook that Mason McCullough and his daughter Sephrona were...
Cooper honors Jacksonville native Christina Koch with Order of Long Leaf Pine award
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday awarded Jacksonville native, N.C. State grad and astronaut Christina Koch the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. It’s the state’s highest honorary society recognition. “Astronaut Koch’s journey from North Carolina public schools to space is inspiring to all of us and shows the amazing opportunities that come from […]
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