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Crips gang member from Grifton sentenced to 11 years for drug trafficking, weapons charge
RALEIGH, N.C. – Daquan Rosenboro, 24, of Grifton, a validated member of the Crips gang, was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for nine separate charges related to trafficking methamphetamine and illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. Roseboro pled guilty to the charges earlier this year. “Trafficking high-purity meth with a toddler […]
New Bern celebrates high school graduation of covid freshmen
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Four years ago, the class of 2024 had a rocky start to high school due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, they’re beginning their next chapter with smiles on their faces and diplomas in hand. The New Bern High School stadium filled with cheers from...
Beaufort County Schools investigating vandalism by up to 47 students at Washington High School
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Beaufort County Schools is investigating an incident last week where the school cafeteria, hallways and classrooms at Washington High School were vandalized. Up to 47 students were involved, officials said. BCS Public Information Officer Kristen Riddle said the incident happened on May 29 with students gaining entry into the school by […]
41st annual Washington Summer Festival underway this weekend
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) -We’re in the midst of yet another highly anticipated festival season here in Eastern Carolina. While there are many to take part in, some believe the annual Washington Summer Festival is far more significant than the rest. “These festivals are like a melting pot,” said Wayne...
Eastern North Carolina man scores six-figure Cash 5 jackpot
The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported a six-figure win by a Craven County man in a recent Cash 5 drawing. Marvin Thomas, of New Bern, took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket Sunday night, May 19, 2024 and won a $120,000 jackpot. Thomas bought his lucky ticket from Fairfield Fuel Market on […] The post Eastern North Carolina man scores six-figure Cash 5 jackpot appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Two arrested in Washington on drug charges
AURORA, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of a home that later led to two arrests. The deputies and probation and parole officers from the NC Department of Adult Correction searched Aurora at the home belonging to Adriene Dixon and Jefton Jaqueze Bynum. They found and seized 40 […]
THIS SUNDAY: Digitally remastered film of 1939 Tulip Festival premiers at Turnage
On Sunday, June 9, Beaufort County residents will get their first look at the digitally remastered film of the 1939 Tulip Festival. The premier is made possible through a collaborative effort between the Beaufort County Arts Council, the Historic Port of Washington Project, and the Brown Library. “It made all of the sense in the […] The post THIS SUNDAY: Digitally remastered film of 1939 Tulip Festival premiers at Turnage appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Craven County seeks help to catch repeat thief at Foss Recycling
HAVELOCK, Craven County — Do you know something?. Crime Stoppers in Craven County is seeking information regarding a repeat thief that was seen on video footage stealing coils from a Havelock business last month. Craven County officials say the male suspect was seen entering the property of Foss Recycling...
Beaufort County roundabout construction requires detour
WASHINGTON, N.C. – A portion of N.C. 32 at the Douglas Crossroads intersection in Beaufort County will be closed to traffic for most of the weekend. As part of the construction of the new roundabout, the southern portion of Broad Creek Road (N.C. 32) will be closed between 6 a.m. June 8 and 8 p.m. June […]
Planned power outage in Belhaven today for historic home relocation
BELHAVEN, Beaufort County — Residents in one Eastern Carolina town will experience a planned power outage today, June 11, 2024. Town officials state the power outage will affect the east end of Belhaven between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This outage is required to relocate an historic home- The...
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