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Greenville teen accused of threatening to “shoot up” Kinston High School
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man is in jail after police say he threatened to “shoot up” Kinston High School. Greenville police on Wednesday arrested Je’marion Williams. The 18-year-old is charged with communicating a threat of mass violence on education property. An arrest warrant obtained by...
Suspect arrested on multiple charges after arrest in Bethel
BETHEL, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspect has been arrested and is facing numerous charges after his arrest for multiple crimes. Markavious Antonio Williams, 34, was arrested by deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office after warrants were issued for his arrest. The arrest warrants were issued after deputies developed him as a suspect in a […]
Greenville officer shot in the line of duty returns to work with warm welcome
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — A Greenville police officer who was shot earlier this month in the line of duty has returned to work on Wednesday, April 24. Officer Jeremiah Lovelace was greeted this morning by his fellow co-workers with lots of cheering and clapping. Officer Lovelace was shot while...
Farmville’s Dogwood Festival starts today, runs through Sunday
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Farmville Dogwood Festival is returning again this year and offers a fun-filled weekend of events you won’t want to miss. The festival will be held at the Farmville Town Commons and kicks off Thursday, April 25th with opening ceremonies, live music, and One Price Ride Night. Friday’s festivities start at 9 a.m. with arts and crafts and end at 11 p.m. with amusements. Saturday features exhibits, animals, a BMX Stunt show, live music, and so much more. Sunday closes the festival with a worship service, face painting, rides, and live music.
A tale of two trees: Oak City and Williamston
The town of Oak City will be planting a new Oak Tree on Friday, April 26 in the town commons in honor of Arbor Day, 2024. The ceremonial planting begins at 11 a.m. near the town’s welcome sign. The event is a continuation of the 250th Martin County Anniversary Celebration. The main committee for the anniversary will be providing a marker for this tree stating it was planted during the county’s anniversary year. ...
Edgecombe County leaders prep for influx of students
County commissioners and school leaders in Edgecombe County delved into some details of the upcoming demerger during a joint meeting to discuss budget needs for the school district. A byproduct of the demerger is that the Edgecombe County Public Schools system is expected to welcome nearly 1,250 more students in the fall. The demerger, which was approved in November by both school boards in the Twin Counties, will formally dismantle...
MrBeast posts a video, ‘Deal or No Deal’ style, with Howie Mandel
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s “Deal or No Deal,” MrBeast style. MrBeast hosted a game show with someone who is no stranger to them. It is his latest Instagram video, which he posted on Tuesday. MrBeast revs up another fascinating 1-100 challenge for $250K Howie Mandel, former host of “Deal or No Deal,” has been […]
Concert on the Common returns Thursday in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Another year of Concert on the Common in Greenville is set to kick off this week. Inner Banks Media, with the assistance of the Greenville Junior League and the City of Greenville, will present another year of the series starting this Thursday at 6 p.m. The...
Ayden man arrested in 2022 killing in Greenville
A 22-year-old Ayden man was arrested last week in connection to a Greenville man’s death two years ago, authorities said. Greenville Police Deparmtment officers on April 17 charged David Infitar Tarrant, 22, 370 Thad Little Road, with an open count of murder in the death of William Christopher Rushing, 36. Police found Rushing dead on March 24, 2022, in a grassy area at the 3900 block of Vancroft Circle near...
Pitt County deputies looking for missing teenager
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to find a teen reported missing. Pitt County deputies say Amir Rivers, 17, was seen in Greenville around 6 p.m. last night wearing a black and red hoodie with black shorts and black, red, and green colored Jordans.
Two men arrested after shots fired at ENC mini mart
TARBORO, Edgecombe County — Tarboro police officers responded to a report of shots fired near Western Blvd. and Howard Ave. Tuesday night, Apr. 23, 2024. Officers found that two vehicles met at the 7 to 11 Mini Mart and a physical altercation and gunshots being fired. Officers stopped a...
National Bucket List Day: Does your list match up with others?
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Everyone has experiences or places on their bucket list, whether it’s visiting a country or going to watch their favorite sports team play. See what the bucket lists are for some of the WNCT employees National Bucket List Day is on Wednesday (April 24) and it’s a time to think about […]
Wilmington native beats cancer, now works at the hospital that saved her life
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Abby Coderre is turning her painful past into a professional passion. After graduating from Laney High School, she was off to East Carolina University to study nursing. However, after just one year at ECU, everything changed. “I started having some chest pains. So, my sister...
Pirates split in baseball, softball games
Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of recent Perquimans High School sports games. Softball Martin County 2, Perquimans 0The Perquimans softball team fell just short in its game against undefeated Martin County on Tuesday, April 16, by a 2-0 score. Addisyn Stallings went six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits. She...
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