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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...
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 […]
North Carolina man wins $1 million after buying $10 scratch-off at gas station
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Joseph Mclamb, of Jacksonville, bought a $10 scratch-off ticket and won the first $1 million top prize in a new scratch-off game, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Mclamb bought his winning Ultimate Dash ticket from the Circle K on New Bern Highway in Jacksonville. When Mclamb arrived […]
Tucker Creek Middle School evacuated after false threat
HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — Craven County Schools reports that Tucker Creek Middle School was evacuated Thursday morning due to what was determined to be a false threat. In a media release, officials said at 11:28 a.m., an anonymous safety concern was reported through the See Something, Say Something App. After advisement from the school resource […]
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.
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...
Family reacts to sentencing of man who killed toddler in 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — A former Camp Lejeune Navy Corpsman was sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his fiancé's two-year-old daughter, with the family claiming justice was not served. Ricardo Montesinos maintained an emotionless expression both as the judge read his...
Richlands nonprofit aims to feed students over the summer
RICHLANDS — Overflow Cafe, a Richlands-based nonprofit, is aiming to provide at least 35 food-insecure students with breakfast, lunch and snacks while schools are closed for summer. The students will be selected by school social workers, who will then share a form with caregivers in order to coordinate delivery by volunteers. “Many area programs do a great job feeding children on the weekends through the school year. We felt a...
Vanceboro's Strawberry Festival set for a berry good time
This weekend, Eastern North Carolina has several festivals and events for your enjoyment, including the Vanceboro Strawberry Festival. The festivities kick off Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5 p.m. and continue through Saturday, May 4, 2024, with a morning parade at 10 a.m. The festival excitement wraps up around 4 p.m.
Jones Senior High School - Keonte’ Roberts
BIOGRAPHY: Hello everyone, I’m Keonte’ Roberts, a Jones Senior High School senior in Trenton, North Carolina. I come from a loving family with two incredible parents, Latonya Green, and Famous Roberts, and I’m the youngest among my siblings: Tanyja Green, Teyanna Green, and Famous Roberts Jr. My family is the source of my happiness and the reason I strive for success in everything I do.
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...
Jacksonville police seek public's aid in identifying Target larceny suspects
Jacksonville police are requesting the public's help in identifying two larceny suspects. Law enforcement say the incident happened at the Target store located on Western Boulevard on March 2, 2024 around 10:50 in the morning. The female person of interest is described a light-skinned black woman that was seen wearing...
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...
This Month in New Bern History
Did you know that the first concrete passenger vessel made in America was built in New Bern? In fact, twelve concrete ships were built here by the Newport Shipbuilding Corporation, with an additional four ships built by them in a shipyard in Wilmington. Why were these ships built and what happened to them?
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