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New Bern's historic African-American cemetery holds revived Memorial Day tribute
Craven County, NC — In New Bern's Duffyfield community, a historic African- American cemetery is now adorned with flags and a wreath after going years without. 61 African American service members are buried in Greenwood Cemetery on Cypress Street. One served with the colored troops during the Civil War....
POLICE: Additional charges for people arrested after shootout with officers in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Several people arrested surrounding a shooting in New Bern are now facing more charges, police say. Seven people were arrested Saturday morning around 5:20 a.m. after the shooting involving officers on Contentnea Avenue. Police say the new charges come after they found evidence from the...
Havelock Bypass nears completion, tie-ins scheduled this summer
HAVELOCK — The U.S. 70 Havelock bypass is expected to be finished by the end of the year before connecting with two other parts of the future interstate in Craven County. (This story is part of the annual News-Times Outlook edition, published March 25, 2024. To read that edition in flipbook form, click on the photo below.)
Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans at New Bern National Cemetery
NEW BERN, Craven County — The weather cooperated for a Memorial Day ceremony at the New Bern National Cemetery this morning, May 27, 2024. The Veteran's Council of Craven County hosted the ceremony to honor all who served our country in times of war and peace. The program included...
Cold Case Files: Two men found dead in Havelock pawn shop
HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — A robbery that happened in 1997, to this day, still has no answers concerning who did it and why it happened. James “Jamie” Lucas Smith IV was only 19 when he started his job at a local pawn shop. He decided to leave East Carolina University because he was unhappy with […]
City of New Bern’s proposed budget includes tax hike, electric rate increase
The city of New Bern’s proposed FY 2024-25 budget includes raising the ad valorem tax rate, electric rates, solid waste rates and other fees. A public hearing will be held tomorrow. City Manager Foster Hughes presented the annual budget to the New Bern Board of Aldermen on May 14,...
Officials seek clues after a Beaufort County church was intentionally set on fire
BELHAVEN, Beaufort County — Do you know something?. Beaufort County officials are seeking information regarding a church that sustained fire damage after an unknown person set fire to the church earlier this month. Authorities say the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 15 at the Bethany Global Methodist Church located...
Man arrested for armed robbery in New Bern, faces multiple felony charges
NEW BERN, Craven County — An arrest has been made in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, May 10. Christopher Lysogorski, 33 was arrested on Friday, May 24 in the 4500 block of Country Club Road, according to the New Bern Police Department. Lysogorski has been...
Craven County welcomes new Magnolia Wellness Clinic with tailored health services
New health amenities are now available in Craven County. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Magnolia Wellness Clinic: A weight loss clinic that opened in February, and now has close to 200 patients. They offer several services including coaching, prescribed medication, and red-light...
Memorial Day ceremonies happening today in Eastern Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Communities across the east are coming together Monday, Memorial Day, to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in serving the United States. The Veterans Council of Craven County is inviting all veterans and the community to attend today’s Memorial Day ceremony at the New...
Craven County man bags $120,000 jackpot win
RALEIGH – Marvin Thomas of New Bern took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket Sunday night and won a $120,000 jackpot. Thomas bought his lucky ticket from Fairfield Fuel Market on Broad Creek Road in New Bern. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 962,598.
UPDATE: Video shows massive flames at Carteret County business
CEDAR POINT, N.C. (WITN) - A massive fire appears to have heavily damaged a furniture store in one Eastern Carolina town. According to Western Carteret Fire and EMS Department, they responded to a heavy structure fire at 600 Cedar Boulevard in Cedar Point around 12:45 p.m. Once the fire crew...
What’s the score? Keeping up with CPL and ONSL
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Coastal Plain League and Old North State League are two wood bat leagues featured in Eastern North Carolina. Teams from Greenville, Morehead City and Wilson are in the CPL while teams from Kinston, New Bern, Jacksonville, Tarboro and Edenton are in the ONS. Check here for scores and more from […]
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27th at 10 AM. Location is the County Courthouse in Bayboro. Duration of about 30 minutes. We welcome guests at the event. Some chairs will be provided but If you would be more comfortable, please bring your own. For more information, contact Larry Summers (Pamlico County Veterans Council) at 252-675-0467.
Fisheries commission wants to take a broad look at fishing impacts on SAV
BEAUFORT — The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted unanimously last week to request that the state fisheries division work with the commission’s Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to develop more comprehensive options for protecting Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV). The direction...
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