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CRAVEN COUNTY — Craven County commissioners accepted a $10,000 donation from resident Ann Corby on Monday. The donation will help pay for signage and bike trails at Craven County Nature Park. The park is expected to open in early 2027. County officials say the park will benefit residents and...
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — Tornadoes are possible across the Carolinas and southeast Virginia on Friday, November 6, and some forecasters say this setup could overperform. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined only a 2 percent tornado risk, but forecasters see a good chance for tornadoes in a zone covering central and eastern North Carolina and central South Carolina. That includes Raleigh, Fayetteville, New Bern, Wilmington and Columbia. A strong tornado can’t be ruled out. The HRRR model simulated radar for noon EST shows a long line of storms stretching from the Delmarva Peninsula south through Richmond, Raleigh and Fayetteville to near Columbia and Charleston. Residents should stay weather aware throughout the day.
RIVER BEND, N.C. — More than 1,200 voters wrote in a candidate’s name in River Bend during this year’s election. Craven County Elections Director Susan Williams says the town had 1,247 write-in votes, more than usual. She says two candidates actively encouraged voters to write in their names, helping drive the total.
Who planted flags at Craven Community College's New Bern campus?. Where is Craven Community College's Field of Flags event held?. NEW BERN, Craven County — Craven Community College is inviting the community to honor veterans by planting a flag at Union Point Park in New Bern this Friday. The...
It is not unusual for the new Washington Musuem of the Pamlico to receive a donation on any given day or week, which adds another piece to the puzzle surrounding Washington’s history. “We received an amazing collection a few weeks ago from the Biggs family, which also encompasses the...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of property rental scams circulating on social media. Scammers pose as real estate agencies, property managers, or rental representatives and try to collect application fees, deposits, or other payments from potential renters. Officials advise the...
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) — Hundreds of American flags stand along the waterfront at Union Point Park ahead of Veterans Day, each bearing the name of someone who served. Organizers say this year’s Field of Flags recognizes about 800 veterans, including 77 killed in the Vietnam War. Their names are marked with gold tags.
UMO AgPrime grants are available to farmers and agribusiness owners in Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Onslow, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving reports regarding social media scams involving real estate and property rentals. According to authorities, scammers are posing as real estate agencies, property managers, or rental representatives and collecting application fees, deposits, or other payments from prospective renters. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office […]
Connor Smith threw three touchdown passes as Rosewood rallied past Pamlico County 36-16 to advance to a second-round playoff matchup at Tarboro.
Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy leads Democrat Raymond Smith by 233 votes in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District as election officials in Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties prepare to review provisional ballots and verify the results of the Nov. 3 midterm election.
First published Oct. 27, the post was updated Nov. 6 with additional details about the event. The North Carolina Coastal Federation invites the public to the grand opening of its new Coastal Protection and Restoration Center. The Coastal Federation, which publishes Coastal Review, will open the doors of its new...