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Weather Radio Wednesday heads to Swansboro
StormTrack 12 crews are in Swansboro today, May 15, for Weather Radio Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Donnie Cox is set up outside the Piggly Wiggly at 715 W Corbett Avenue and will help program your weather radio. We will be at the following locations from 11 a.m. through 6:30 p.m.:. May...
Fighting to survive: Boro Girl Boutique owner Foy battles amid economic struggles
CEDAR POINT — With small businesses around her closing left and right, Boro Girl Boutique’s Crystal Foy isn’t going down without a fight. Foy delivered a passionate plea on Facebook earlier this week, laying bare her journey as a business owner and the challenges she faces in an ever-tightening post-pandemic economy.
Crime Roundup: Greenville fugitive located in Puerto Rico
A Havelock man who the Greenville Police Department said fled the country to avoid a rape charge was located by federal agents in Puerto Rico and will be extradited to Pitt County. Special agents in the FBI’s San Juan Field Office arrested Deshawn Keon Oliver, 29, on May 8 in Aguidilla, Puerto Rico. He was accused of hiding from police on a 2021 charge of statutory rape. DNA evidence indicated he impregnated a 13-year-old girl with whom he had regular contact, the department said. ...
Havelock mourns the loss of Officer Branden Swisher, a beacon of dedication and service.
HAVELOCK, Craven County — The Havelock community is mourning the loss of Officer Branden Swisher, a member of the Havelock Police Department. Officials with the Havelock Police Department posted on Facebook about Swisher's death due to complications from leukemia. His infectious enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for serving the community...
Suspect arrested in relation to assault and kidnapping of local woman
A man has been arrested and charged for his role in a late April kidnapping and assault. Edwaun Gibbs, 49, was arrested Thursday, May 16, by the Onslow County Sheriff's Department. The charges against Gibbs are related to an incident from April 27 that happened on the 2200 block of...
Safety suggestions from Marines to the public for Browns Island
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WITN) - Camp Lejeune hosted a tour on Thursday to educate the public about safety on military property like Browns Island. Browns Island is located on the northern side of Camp Lejeune. The tour of Browns Island was an opportunity for Marines to talk about the dangers the public may face if they stay at the intracoastal waterway for too long.
Swansboro feels slight: Officials angered by ambulance move
Town commissioners are hoping to gather enough information on emergency management calls – a “Heat Map” – in the Swansboro area to convince Onslow County that it would not be a good idea to move the county ambulance out of Swansboro. In a special meeting last...
Around the Track: Race dreams in Eastern North Carolina
SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — In Eastern North Carolina, a race dream is being kept alive. Carteret County Speedway was founded by Bobby Watson back in 2015. Every day, Watson found himself working at his track from dawn until dusk, looking to give the community a clean, fun space to celebrate racing in the area. This […]
Caught on camera: Havelock duo arrested for vape shop break-in
HAVELOCK, Craven County — Surveillance footage led to the arrest of two men in a vape shop breaking and entering. Law enforcement responded to Tobacco and Vapes located on East Main Street on Sunday, May 5 at 9:52 a.m. in reference to a breaking and entering and larceny. According...
Hurricanes lose lead, series in third period; South Central, Havelock softball advance
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — The Carolina Hurricanes were trying to make history Thursday, May 16, 2024 as they trailed the New York Rangers 3-2 in their playoff series. It looked like a Game 7 was going to happen but then the third period changed the game. Leading 3-1 going...
Camp Lejeune reminds visitors to avoid Browns Island
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT) — Base officials are reminding Camp Lejeune residents and visitors that being on and around Browns Island is prohibited. It’s an annual reminder as more people traverse the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway with the warmer weather. There are live fire training exercises as well as unexploded ordinances, which are explosive weapons that […]
Record number of sea turtles need rehab, sparking concern as nesting season begins
Sea Turtle conservationists say there's been an increased number of stranded and debilitated turtles on our beaches this year. This is happening as we're just getting into the beginning of nesting season. There's been a record number of sea turtles that need to be rehabilitated this year-from cold stuns to...
ECU chemistry professor explains impact of chemical combination in Jacksonville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Today, we’re learning more about the two chemicals that were mixed by accident at Jacksonville’s Water Treatment Plant. We’ve been following this story since it happened Tuesday, forcing people to evacuate an apartment complex nearby. Yesterday, Jacksonville Public Safety officials said zinc orthophosphate...
Chemicals that caused apartment complex evacuation identified
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville city leaders and EPA representatives said the chemicals involved that caused an evacuation of an apartment complex Tuesday, May 14, 2024, have been identified. It was caused by Zinc Phosphate and Sulfuric Acid. Jacksonville water officials said the use of the chemicals meets EPA...
Jen Welborn to take over as town clerk in Emerald Isle
EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle officials announced Tuesday that Jen Welborn has been promoted to town clerk and human resource officer for the town. The announcement came during the town board of commissioners monthly meeting.
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