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Woman convicted in Death by Distribution Case in Carteret County
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A 42-year-old woman pleaded guilty to Death by Distribution of Controlled Substances in the death of 30-year-old Pawnee Schmitz. According to a press release from the District Attorney of Prosecutorial District Four, on May 29, 2023, Carteret County Sheriff’s Department responded to Community Road in Davis, N.C. Schmitz’s father made the […]
Atlantic Beach receives final FEMA flood map update, effective 2025
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — Town officials have officially received the Letter of Final Determination from FEMA regarding the preliminary flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels in Atlantic Beach. These panels are set to go into effect on January 17, 2025. The Carteret County IT Department/GIS Division has created...
Morehead City Marlins Anticipate Renovation of Big Rock Stadium
The Morehead City Marlins are thrilled about the upcoming renovations of Big Rock Stadium. This exciting development promises to enhance the fan experience, create greater economic impact to Carteret County and continue the Marlins’ commitment to the Morehead City community. Big Rock Stadium will undergo extensive upgrades to improve...
UPDATED: Authorities on scene of natural gas leak on Western Blvd
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — UPDATE: Officials say that the leak has been fixed but crews are remaining in the area to work. Officials with the Jacksonville Department of Public Safety are on the scene on Western Blvd. for a natural gas leak. The leak is in the area of...
City of Jacksonville asks people to avoid part of Western Boulevard due to gas line repairs
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - One city in the east is asking the public to avoid an area of a busy roadway due to gas line repairs. Jacksonville Public Safety wants the public to avoid Western Boulevard near Henderson Drive and Samaria Drive. It says crews are working to repair a...
Roosevelt Drive Church of Christ hosts 10th annual free clothing giveaway
Roosevelt Drive Church of Christ in Jacksonville is hosting their 10th Annual Free Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at 111 Roosevelt Road Jax, NC 28540-6525 . All clothes at the giveaway are clean, scent and pet hair free with all zippers and button fully...
Jacksonville Police Department hosts 11th Annual Running with the Law Races
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jacksonville Police Department is hosting its 11th Annual Running with the Law Races on August 3. The event will take place at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K or one mile “fun run.” Registration is at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Anywhere/RunningwiththeLaw5K. Runners can pick up their race packets at Jacksonville […]
Rolling Thunder Annual Ron Relay and Chapter Fallen Memorial Ride
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A national organization is hosting an event to honor fallen heroes. The North Carolina chapter of Rolling Thunder will be holding their annual Ron Relay and Chapter Fallen Members Memorial Ride. The ride will kick off Saturday August 31st at the New River Harley Davidson, located...
Quispe steps down as cross country, track and field coach at Croatan
OCEAN — The most successful coaching duo in county history has called it a career at Croatan. Rico Quispe and Andy Bulfer are done after seven years leading the school’s cross country, winter indoor track and field and spring outdoor track and field girls and boys teams.
Town of Newport draws 110 kids to its second-ever Summer Basketball League in unique outdoor venue
NEWPORT — On Thursday night, a stretch of land less than a square mile in the heart of Newport was bustling with activity. Newport Vikings football practice was underway at the field adjacent to the elementary school, the band 4Ever All and a handful of food trucks lit up Newport Community Park for the town’s Free Music in the Park Summer Series and teams of kids ranging from 8 to 14 years old were playing basketball on the courts next to the park.
One woman drowns, another victim, bystander rescued from water in Emerald Isle
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Emergency services responded to Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle Thursday for a water rescue. Upon arrival, emergency crews found two victims and a bystander rescuer 50-60 feet from the shore. Ocean rescue and fire department employees brought all three people to shore. The emergency call was received around 4:15 p.m. […]
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
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