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World's Largest August Ham nonprofit funds Aurora historical plaques with Shiver Tour

From Betty Town to Aurora, residents and visitors will have a chance to step into the community’s past this weekend during the Aurora Historical Shiver Tour. The tour is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with two showtimes each night at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tours begin at the Aurora Community Center on 3rd Street.

Aurora, NC · 22h
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Meet the new faces of Beaufort County

The 2026 election brought a wave of change across the country and Beaufort County. Voters elected two new county commissioners, one new member of the Board of Education and a new state house representative. Beaufort County Commissioners. John Edwards. In his early 30s, Edwards is the youngest commissioner. A 2010...

Beaufort County, NC · 1d
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Residents call for town manager’s resignation

A group of Belhaven residents called for the resignation of Town Manager Lynn Davis during the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Nov. 9. Kisha Moore spoke on behalf of the group, using the name “Concerned Citizens of the Town of Belhaven,” during the New Business portion of the meeting.

Belhaven, NC · 2d
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About 8,300 gallons of wastewater spilled in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville Utilities says thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled into the Tar River yesterday. Around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, crews reported about 8,300 gallons of wastewater that spilled into Green Mill Run, a tributary of the Tar River. They stopped it by 8:25 p.m. that night.

Pitt County, NC · 2d
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Beaufort County Schools October Athletes of the Month

Beaufort County Schools recently recognized its October athletes of the month for Northside, Southside and Washington. Below is information from Beaufort County Schools Athletic Director Keith Mitchell about the October Athletes of the Month, who were recognized at the Beaufort County Board of Education meeting. Northside. Female Athlete of the...

Beaufort County, NC · 1d

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Beaufort County shares dates and application options for heating assistance

Who qualifies for automatic LIEAP payments in Beaufort County?. Why are some households notified in November without applying?. Beaufort County residents may be able to get help paying their heating bills through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIEAP. The federally funded program provides a one-time payment directly to a...

Beaufort County, NC · 2d

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Greenville to host remembrance event for traffic crash victims Sunday

Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed Sunday as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in North Carolina. The observance honors people killed or seriously injured in crashes and recognizes first responders. According to state figures, 1,524 people died on North Carolina roads last year. That's a 12% decrease from...

Greenville, NC · 3d

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JD Vance arrives in New Bern for Marine Corps birthday ball

NEW BERN, NC- Vice President JD Vance made a special appearance in New Bern on Thursday night, alongside a heavy law enforcement presence. We captured footage during our 6 o’clock show, when Vance was pulling into the Riverfront Convention Center. News 12 team was there live for the arrival.

New Bern, NC · 21h

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Widespread frost/freeze still on track for Saturday night

Eastern North Carolina remains on target for a widespread, significant frost/freeze risk Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The coldest air we have seen this season will settle in from Friday through early next week. This will bring the coldest air to most areas along and west of Highway 17.

Martin County, NC · 1d

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Newport man breaks state fishing record after catching mutton snapper over 20 lbs

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — A Newport man broke a North Carolina record after pulling in a 20-pound, 14.72-ounce mutton snapper, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries announced. Miles Dover caught the fish 70 miles offshore in Onslow Bay. Officials said the previous record was set last year at 17-pounds, 12.8-ounces.

Newport, NC · 1d

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Tucked Off A Two-Lane Road In Ayden, North Carolina, Bum’s Restaurant Has Served Whole-Hog Barbecue For Generations

Some towns are known for a single landmark, and in Ayden, that landmark might be a barbecue pit. This small Pitt County town sits in the heart of eastern North Carolina, where whole-hog barbecue is less a menu item and more a local tradition. One family-run spot here has kept...

Ayden, NC · 2d

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Trent Court buildings set for demolition after sitting vacant since Hurricane Florence

NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern’s Board of Aldermen approved an agreement to begin the process of demolishing the vacant Trent Court buildings, according to Alderman Trey Ferguson. Ferguson says the agreement is with the New Bern Housing Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office. The demolition...

New Bern, NC · 1d

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New Bern aldermen postpone Weyerhaeuser rezoning vote after resident concerns

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted to postpone a vote on a rezoning request by Weyerhaeuser after neighbors voiced opposition at Tuesday’s meeting. The company is seeking to rezone 1,245 acres of land near the Greenbrier neighborhood. The land is near the Highway...

New Bern, NC · 2d

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Food Lion offers Veterans Day Discount, Thanksgiving Meal Deal & Holidays Without Hunger

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Food Lion is offering a Veterans Day discount along with a Thanksgiving Meal Deal this fall. They are also hosting Holidays Without Hunger through Food Lion Feeds. On Wednesday, November 11, Food Lion is offering active-duty military, veterans and their families 10% off their groceries. Food Lion is also offering a […]

Greenville, NC · 2d

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North Carolina recovers record $3.7 million in unpaid wages as worker complaints rise

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley says complaints about unpaid wages are increasing across the state, with his department recovering a record $3.7 million for workers last year, including nearly $14,000 in Craven County. Farley discussed the issue with Public Radio East on Tuesday while visiting New Bern for a...

North Carolina · 3d

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Carteret County’s Bogue Banks sand project set to begin

Carteret County’s massive $37.6 million 2026-27 Bogue Banks beach-nourishment project originally set to begin by the end of this month may be pushed to mid-December, but Atlantic Beach Mayor Danny Navey said Monday the contractor was already mobilizing. “We’re all excited,” he said. “The contract is in place, and...

Carteret County, NC · 15h

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New Bern residents invited to weigh in on 1,200-acre development proposal

People in New Bern will have an opportunity this (Tuesday) afternoon to learn more about a proposal to rezone more than 1,200 acres near the U.S. 70 and Highway 43 connector. Timber company Weyerhaeuser wants to rezone three large parcels for commercial and residential development near the Greenbrier, Arcadia Village and West New Bern communities.

New Bern, NC · 3d

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Stretch of highway in Jones County dedicated to former state senator

JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A stretch of highway in Jones County now honors former State Senator Cecil Hargett. The North Carolina Department of Transportation dedicated part of U.S. 258, from Highway 41 to Tuckahoe Swamp, in his honor. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered in Trenton on Tuesday for a ceremony to unveil the signs.

Jones County, NC · 2d

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Coastal Federation to open new Coastal Protection and Restoration Center in Newport

What is the purpose of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Center?. NEWPORT, Carteret County — The North Carolina Coastal Federation will celebrate the grand opening of its new Coastal Protection and Restoration Center in Newport on Saturday, November 14. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...

Newport, NC · 12h