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Plymouth community works to put up historical marker
PLYMOUTH, N.C. (WITN) - Marty Brooks was born and raised in Plymouth. He says living here for more than 50 years gives him an understanding of the historical significance the town holds, especially during the Civil War era when the battles were fought in the town. Historical markers inform the...
Fallen officers in Charlotte shooting on the minds of many in Washington during National Day of Prayer observance
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) -Thursday was National Day of Prayer and several cities around the east came together to pray for the nation but one city took it a step further by also saying a prayer for the fallen officers killed in Charlotte Monday. People from all walks of life could...
Crime Roundup: Winterville man arrested for trafficking drugs in Beaufort County
A Pitt County man was arrested by Beaufort County authorities on Wednesday after an investigation that led to the seizure of fentanyl and cocaine. A news release from the sheriff’s office said that deputies arrested Arthur Ray Pippins Jr., 26, of Winterville after three month investigation into the sale of fentanyl in Beaufort County. Deputies seized 268 fentanyl pills, 33 grams of cocaine and $9,156 in cash. Pippins was charged...
Jamie Leigh returns to hometown
Nothing adds more enjoyment to a musical event than having artists return to perform in their hometown. That’s the case with the upcoming return engagement of Southern Misfits to the Main Street Stage on Saturday May, 11. Jamie Leigh, the trio’s female vocalist, hails from Williamston and will basically be opening the outdoor Williamston music scene. “I am so excited to be coming home and being able to perform in...
Chowan sheriff arrests Edenton man on gun, drug charges
Edenton Police Tyshiem Lavon Harris, 19, of the 200 block of Freemason St., Edenton, was arrested April 24 and charged with misdemeanor engaging in a riot. He was released on a written promise to appear in court. Chowan Sheriff Robert Alan Schwarm, age not listed, of the 300 block of Oneida Trail, was served a...
WNCT.com’s: What’s your Brew? Main Cup at Little Inn
Editor’s Note: WNCT.com will spotlight a local coffee shop in Eastern North Carolina each Wednesday. ===== WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Main Cup at Little Inn is a coffee shop in the heart of Washington. It has an assortment of baked goods, teas, lemonade and coffee. It started with Little Inn as the owners created a […]
Rockin the streets: Boogie on Broad draws hundreds to downtown
Several hundred music fans gathered on Edenton’s blocked-off Broad Street Friday, April 26, for Boogie on Broad, an evening of live music, family amusement for the kids, and vendors offering craft beers and wine. Vendors catered to children with face painting and toy balloons, while other vendors served craft beers and wine by the glass. Boogie on Broad was the first of four summer concerts arranged by Destination Downtown Edenton,...
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