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Father pleading for hit-and-run driver to turn themselves in after losing his son in crash
ROCKY POINT, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A North Carolina father says he never thought he would be burying two of his sons in his backyard during his lifetime. “Never in a million years would I have dreamed to have buried two sons out there before us,” Bobby White said. “It’s not right for a parent to bury a child.”
Neighbor recounts Jacksonville shooting as community seeks unity after tragedy
A neighbor shares new insights after a man died in an officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville. Police responded to a domestic disturbance and gunshots call on New River Drive around 1:30 Wednesday morning. They cleared the scene in the afternoon. So far the police report and 911 call are not ready...
Police operation underway at 9 Foot Road and Croatan Drive, Carteret County
NEWPORT, Carteret County — A large police presence is currently in the area of 9 Foot Road and Croatan Drive in Newport. Carteret County's SRT Team along with detectives were executing a search warrant at the residence located at 104 Croatan Drive regarding a drug operation, according to Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck.
Onslow County man facing multiple child-sex crimes charges
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — An Onslow County man is facing multiple charges of rape of and indecent liberties with a child. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mark Barron, 34, of Prelude Drive in Richlands on June 3. He was also arrested for previous outstanding orders for arrest as well as offenses related to an […]
Comeback for River Bandits falls short against Ospreys
The Tarboro River Bandits fell behind by nine runs and nearly made a huge comeback before falling to the Jacksonville Ospreys 10-6 in an Old North State League game on Monday night in Jacksonville. The River Bandits (6-4 overall) had the bases loaded with one out and the tying run at the plate in the top of the ninth inning but couldn’t come up with the clutch hit to keep the frame going as the Ospreys (6-4 overall) held on for the win. ...
Law enforcement seeks help to ID Walmart fraud suspect
The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a fraud suspect. According to the department, the incident happened on Friday, May 24 at the Walmart located in Richlands. If you know the identity of this individual or have any information related to this incident, please contact...
CHS graduates bid farewell to school in time-honored ceremony
OCEAN — About 220 members of the Croatan High School (CHS) Class of 2024 came across the stage to receive diplomas during commencement exercises in a packed school gymnasium Friday night. Commencement Speaker Carson Ketner focused on the “Croatan Way,” which is a motto that has developed over the...
NC builders unearth major archeological find. Lawmakers want to help them build over it
Multi-million-dollar housing development could be built on ancient Native American village. Coming up at 5:30 p.m. on WRAL-TV: After archaeologists uncovered thousands of Native American artifacts amid construction at the Bridge View housing development in Carteret County, questions are being raised about the project and the developers. Tune in Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Arrest made in 2023 drowning of child in Onslow County
JACKSONVILLE, NC (WNCT) — A woman has been arrested in connection to a 2023 drowning of a 6-year-old girl at Liberty Pointe Apartments in Jacksonville. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit responded to the scene on July 30, 2023. EMS workers tried to take life-saving measures on the child but were unsuccessful. The […]
Jacksonville police investigate unattended death after teen dies at Holiday City pool
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — We're learning more about the teenage girl who died on Saturday after she was found unresponsive in a pool in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Police are calling the incident an "unattended death" and continue to investigate what happened at the Holiday City pool, though they haven't shared any new information.
What To Do If You Are Having Trouble with a Camp Lejeune Claim
The August 10 deadline for Camp Lejeune toxic water claims to be filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is approaching. Two years ago, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) was signed into law giving victims of the contaminated water found at Camp Lejeune a chance to sue the federal government for their pain and suffering and other damages.
NC builders unearth major archeological find. Lawmakers want to help them build over it
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WRAL) - A coastal housing development at the center of a political battle inside the state legislature is sitting atop the state’s biggest Native American find in decades, North Carolina’s chief archeologist says. The developers of the Bridge View neighborhood paid millions of dollars for...
Father pleading for hit-and-run driver to turn themselves in after losing his son in crash
ROCKY POINT, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A North Carolina father says he never thought he would be burying two of his sons in his backyard during his lifetime. “Never in a million years would I have dreamed to have buried two sons out there before us,” Bobby White said. “It’s not right for a parent to bury a child.”
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