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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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Kitchen fire sparks in Pitt County home

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County fire officials say no one was injured after a fire sparked in a home this morning. The initial call came in around 3:30 a.m. to 3285 Black Jack Simpson Road. WITN arrived around 4:45, and smoke could still be seen over the home.

Pitt County, NC · 1d
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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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Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County has reported its third rabid raccoon of the year, this time involving an attack on another animal. According to county officials, Pitt County Animal Services reported a positive rabies case in a raccoon Tuesday. The raccoon attacked a dog and was found in...

Pitt County, NC · 3d
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Tex-Mex restaurant in downtown Greenville to close

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The owners of Side Bar Drinkery + Kitchen announced Tuesday they will be closing their doors after five years. According to a social media post, the restaurant’s last day of service will be November 21. The owners said in that post that “as our kids get older, we have decided that […]

Greenville, NC · 3d

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Hate speech concerns at ECU

Recent allegations of white supremacist activity at East Carolina University have brought attention to concerns surrounding hate speech, discrimination, and the role student organizations play in encouraging respectful political discussions on campus. The allegations came shortly after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, as students and political organizations continue to engage...

Greenville, NC · 1d

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Boviet Solar's Greenville facility has been sold to Indian group

The sale of a solar panel manufacturer that started operations in Greenville last year hasn’t stopped work at the location in Indigreen Corporate Park. Boviet Solar Technology LLC announced earlier this year that INOX Solar Americas LLC was purchasing 100% of its United States facilities, including the growing Greenville facility, for $750 million. The acquisition was completed in late May, but some contracts, such as the economic development agreements Boviet had with the City of Greenville and Pitt County government, had to be transitioned. Records with the Pitt County Register of Deeds show that on Oct. 28, the transfer of ownership of nearly 34.5 acres of property on Sugg Parkway north of Greenville, along with the buildings, was finalized for $48 million. An additional 79 acres, plus a manufacturing facility under construction, is still owned by Boviet Solar Americas LLC. The news release announcing the sale said the new manufacturing facility should begin quality assurance checks in December. The Greenville facility manufactures panels for solar power generation. Boviet is a Vietnamese company; INOX is based in India. With its acquisition, INOX gains an operational capacity of 3 GW of solar module manufacturing, identified as top-end, N-Type technology. There also is

Greenville, NC · 3d

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New judge Sutton promises to balance duty with public care

Pitt County’s newest judge said that she is grateful to voters for entrusting her with the responsibility of the bench and that her intention going forward is to balance legal duty with public care. “The law functions to serve the people. It seems to me in our current political climate, perhaps there has been a neglect of serving people,” said Democrat Watisi Sutton, who unseated two-term Republican judge Daniel Hines Entzminger in the Nov. 3 midterm election 34,518 to 28,305 votes. The total includes provisional and absentee ballots counted Tuesday, but not change from Friday’s canvass. She will serve a four-year term as one of six judges on the District Court bench in Pitt County, which makes up the state 3rd Judicial District. She brings 26 years of legal experience to the post, with her experiences spanning prosecution, public defense, civil aid and municipal government, she said. Sutton’s career includes work as an assistant district attorney in the 2nd Judicial District, managing attorney for Legal Aid’s New Bern office, a town attorney for Williamston and 16 years in a private practice in her hometown of Washington. Within her private practice, Sutton handled criminal defense, family law, civil matters, bankruptcy and

Pitt County, NC · 2d

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Owner of Native Fine Diner discusses restaurant receiving Michelin Guide recognition

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Chef Luke Owen is the owner of Native Fine Diner in downtown Greenville, which recently has been recommended by the Michelin Guide American South. Owen opened Native Fine Diner in 2023, placing his special touch on the food along with the culture of eastern North Carolina. “Our food really draws from […]

Greenville, NC · 19h

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Confirmed rabies cases in Pitt County now at five after rabid raccoon attacks dog

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — New numbers from the Pitt County Health Department are shining a light on rabies cases in the area. Health department officials said after a rabid raccoon attacked a dog in Winterville on Monday, the number of cases in the county is now at 5, more than double the number this […]

Pitt County, NC · 1d

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Dr. Tim Reeder loses N.C. House seat to Claire Kempner

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Rep. Dr. Tim Reeder has officially conceded the North Carolina House District 9 race to Claire Kempner. In the press statement, Dr. Reeder congratulated incoming representative Claire Kempner and emphasized his ongoing commitment to advocating for eastern North Carolina. THE FULL STATEMENT FROM DR. REEDER BELOW: “While the outcome of this […]

Pitt County, NC · 1d

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ECU fraternity suspended amid hazing investigation

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An East Carolina University fraternity was suspended as hazing allegations are being investigated. The university’s crime log shows the allegations against Sigma Tau Gamma were reported on Saturday night and occurred at noon on Friday. College officials tell us that the fraternity has been placed...

Greenville, 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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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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Tight race for NC congressional seat still too close to call

Editor's Note: After the votes were counted, Democrat Raymond Smith won the North Carolina 3rd District election, while incumbent Republican Dr. Greg Murphy has conceded. The recent midterm elections saw sweeping victories for democrats, but one race directly affecting students of East Carolina University is still too close to call.

North Carolina · 1d

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Pitt County Board of Elections hand counts ballots of this year’s general election

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Board of Elections conducted a hand-eye count Thursday for the 2026 general elections. Hand-eye counts are done by a bipartisan team that counts by hand a random sample of ballots publicly. This is done to make sure the ballot machines counted the votes accurately, according to elections director […]

Pitt County, NC · 1d

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Multiple D.H. Conley baseball players sign letters of intent to play at the next level

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Eight different D.H. Conley Viking baseball players put pen to paper Wednesday afternoon, officially signing to play college baseball. Of the eight signees, five of them are at the D1 level. Watch the video above for more.

Greenville, NC · 1d

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Planet Fitness opens second gym in Greenville

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Planet Fitness has opened the doors to its second location in Greenville. The new fitness club is located at 1400 Charles Blvd. and is a 20,000-square-foot facility. The building is open 24/7 and has 70 pieces of cardio equipment, a training room, HIIT area, strength training equipment and a cross-training area. […]

Greenville, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Couple Started Baking From Home, Then a Celebrity Chef Invited Them Onto Her Show

Buckeye brownies and red velvet treats helped a small-town bakery build a following. Then an unexpected invitation from a famous television chef gave the couple behind it a reason to celebrate. Their story began in a home kitchen, with recipes shared among friends and neighbors before the business grew into...

North Carolina · 5d

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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