LATEST NEWS
Winterville man facing drug charges in Beaufort County
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Winterville man has been arrested on drug charges by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, deputies arrested Arthur Ray Pippins, Jr., 26, of Winterville. The arrest concluded a three-month investigation into his sale of fentanyl in Beaufort County. Deputies seized 268 fentanyl pills, 33 grams of cocaine and $9,156. […]
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...
BCSO seeking info on Chocowinity shooting incident
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 16, multiple rounds were fired at a Chocowinity residence on Summerlin Lane, off Hwy 17 S, according to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Beaufort County Crime Stoppers. Deputies responded to the incident. The residence was occupied by a mother and her child; neither were injured despite it […] The post BCSO seeking info on Chocowinity shooting incident appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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.
Ayden woman charged with killing fiancé last year in Snow Hill
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WITN) - An autopsy says a murder victim was shot a half dozen times in his back last year and now his fiancé is in jail, accused of the murder. Snow Hill police say Tameka Best was arrested Tuesday in Pitt County. The 39-year-old Best was...
Mid-East Commission installs officers
The Mid-East Commission is pleased to announce the installation of the following officers to its Executive Board: Charlotte Griffin, Chair (Bear Grass, Martin County); Gloria Bryant, First Vice Chair (Askewville, Bertie County); Dina Harrell, Second Vice Chair (Harrellsville, Hertford County); Kathy Parker, Secretary (Fountain, Pitt County) and Alice Langley, Treasurer (Beaufort County). The Honorable Tonya […] The post Mid-East Commission installs officers appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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 […]
Vanceboro Strawberry Festival returns with more vendors, rides, and treats
The Vanceboro Strawberry Festival just started Friday afternoon. All the rides, food, and live music are back again this year including tasty treats created from what else – strawberries. Christie Arrington stopped by our studio and spoke about the event. The Craven County K9 unit will be there doing...
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.
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 […]
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...
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 […]
Craven County Crime Stoppers seek public's help in stolen Dodge Ram case
If so, the Craven County Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. This 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 was stolen at 7082 US 70 Hwy E in New Bern. There is a Summit logo on the side of the truck and it is marked #8215 on the front left quarter panel. There is an orange light bar mounted on the top and has registration HP3031.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.