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A New Bern man tried his luck on a Powerball ticket and is walking away with a massive payout. Kennie Jones of New Bern purchased a $3 Power Play ticket, matching his numbers on four white balls and the Powerball in Saturday’s drawing to win $50,000. His prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit, according to a news release from the North Carolina Education Lottery.

A late afternoon car crash in Pantego left drivers of these two vehicles injured Thursday, June 23. According to Pungo River Fire member Lynn Paul, the intersection of the Hwy 99 South and Railroad Bed Road is the site of a number of automobile accidents as the angle of the intersection makes it difficult for drivers to properly see one another and signs reading “Limited Sight Distance” dot the roadsides to caution drivers. (Staff photo by Arthur Howell)

A man has been arrested for a shooting outside Greenville that injured a man and endangered others in a nearby residence, to include a 3-year-old. Warrants show that Jocquez Quantye Davis, 25, of 212 Hunter Street, Enfield, was arrested Tuesday by the Pitt County Sheriff's Office and charged with attempted murder and two counts of felony discharging a weapon into an occupied residence in connection to a shooting at 305 Horice William Circle. ...

GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Officials with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on attempted murder and two counts of firing a weapon into an occupied home charges. Jocquez Quantye Davis, 25, of Enfield, was the man charged. Officials said around 1:16 a.m. on June 26, 2022, they...

RALEIGH, N.C. – Kennie Jones of New Bern tried his luck on a Powerball ticket and won a $150,000 prize. Jones’ $3 Power Play ticket matched numbers on four white balls and the Powerball in Saturday’s drawing to win $50,000. His prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit. Jones purchased his ticket from […]

N.C. (WITN) - Towns and cities across Eastern Carolina will be shooting off fireworks and holding celebrations for Independence Day this upcoming weekend. Here is a list of some of the events happening across the East this weekend:. GREENVILLE:. The City of Greenville is hosting an Independence Day celebration on...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville ENC Alliance along with Pitt-Greenville Airport are making moves to bring you more flight options. Officials have met with several airlines to share information about PGV and the demand for air travel in Eastern North Carolina. “One of the defining features for economic development for new companies entering here is […]

A $32 million construction project for affordable housing in the Greenville Medical District will begin in August 2022 to build a 180 unit rental property known as Arlington Trace. Dustin Mills, president of real estate developer Taft-Mills Group, said the rental development will include one, two and three bedroom units...

Welcome Mr. Taimak Willis to Craven County Schools, Mr. Willis will serve as the new principal at JT Barber Elementary. Mr. Taimak Willis is a native of Jones County. Prior to beginning his educational career, Mr. Willis attended Craven Community College for 2 years receiving his Associates of Arts Degree. He has earned his Bachelors of Science, Masters in School Administration, and an Education Specialist degree from East Carolina University. He began his educational career over 10 years ago and has taught in Pitt and Lenoir Counties. He has served as an elementary teacher, elementary school assistant principal, and a leader in his local church and.

New Bern, N.C. (WITN) - The longtime CEO of an Eastern North Carolina healthcare company is being celebrated by his employees as he prepares to retire at the end of this month. Ray Leggett, who has served as the CEO of CarolinaEast health system for 14 years is set to...

GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) – With the Umbrella Market season coming to an end on Wednesday, Uptown Greenville hopes to make the last event bigger than ever. The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market will be open Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. People can find fresh produce, meats, eggs, handmade arts, jewelry, antiques, homemade bath products, baked goods, wine […]

Greenville, N.C. — A large black bear was seen in Greenville on Wednesday morning near East Carolina University's campus. Greenville police said the bear was spotted around the area of E. 10h Street and E. Wright Road. A report from WITN notes a police representative said the bear was...

In celebration of Independence Day, the City of Greenville will host its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 from 3 p.m. to dusk, featuring a number of food trucks, games, activities, live performances and a fireworks display. Megan Howard, events supervisor for the City of Greenville’s Recreation and Parks,...

UCF plays at East Carolina one more time prior to joining the Big XII.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The opportunity for a payday for student-athletes is a hot topic right now thanks to a group of East Carolina University athletic donors called Team Boneyard. As the competitive landscape of college athletics changes, and new opportunities from the National Collegiate Athletic Association are being introduced,...

AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — One local woman with an educational background has opened a learning center in Ayden where children can participate in after-school or summer enrichment programs along with tutoring. Sheila Wooden, the director and owner of Kingdom Building Community Learning Center, said she’s had the vision to open a center like this since […]

EASTERN NC — Many cities and towns across Eastern North Carolina will be having their annual Fourth of July celebrations. Here is a list of all the celebrations that are scheduled:. New Bern. The city of New Bern will have its annual Fourth of July celebration on July 4,...

This video is not supported on your platform. If you are using IE 10 or lower please consider using IE 11, Edge, Chrome, or Firefox. It's the fastest growing sport in America. Nearly five million people in America play pickleball, and it is especially popular in Greenville. Reporter: Scott Mason.