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Second arrest made in Craven County cold murder case
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - There’s been another arrest in a cold case murder in one Eastern Carolina county. Craven County deputies have charged Robert Simmons, Jr. with accessory after the fact in the death of Leon Carmen. The 45-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday. Deputies say he and...
One person extracted following rollover crash in Newport
Newport, NC — One person was extricated from a vehicle following a rollover crash in Newport earlier today, May 1. First responders from Havelock Fire Department, Newport Fire Department and Newport Police responded to the scene. Fire crews began providing aid and successfully removed the patient from the overturned...
Cherry Point Air Show legend ready to take final flight
NEW BERN, N.C (WNCT) — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show takes flight May 11-12. A local favorite, New Bern’s Hubie Tolson, is a legendary acrobatic pilot who’s no stranger to the event. After 47 years of flying, next week’s show will mark his last performance. Tolson started flying when he was […]
SBI investigating suspicious death in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON, Craven County — A death investigation is currently ongoing after a body was found on Tuesday, April 30 in Craven County. Law enforcement responded to B Street in Bridgeton after receiving a call around 2:00 p.m. from the girlfriend, according to Captain Johnson with the Bridgeton Police Department.
Pedestrian hit Thursday morning in Newport
NEWPORT — A woman was transported by ambulance Thursday morning to Carteret Health Care after being hit by a vehicle on Chatham Street near Gil’s Market in Newport. There was no information on the woman’s condition, other than she was alive when transported. According to N.C. Highway...
New Bern's Union Point Park becomes prayer hub for National Day of Prayer
Dozens of people gathered Thursday in New Bern’s Union Point Park as part of the National Day of Prayer. More than a dozen pastors of several denominations from across Craven County prayed for families, government leaders, the military, and children. Organizers say the purpose is to gather people from...
Outer Banks Drive closure announced for rest of day due to repairs, detour in place
Attention Havelock drivers: A section of Outer Banks Drive will be closed for the remainder of Thursday for a repair. A detour is in place and city officials ask that motorists be mindful of city staff working in the area.
New Bern's Duffyfield area to receive vital health clinic, meeting local needs
NEW BERN, Craven County — More resources are coming to a small community in New Bern. Plans have been approved for CarolinaEast to build a health clinic in Greater Duffyfield. News 12 spoke to community members and officials about what this means for residents. We spoke to Zeb Hough...
New Bern artist celebrates heritage, unity with vibrant mural in historic Five Points
A new mural unveiled in New Bern reflects on the past, with a look toward the future. It’s on Broad Street, in the Five Points area. We talked to the New Bern native who created the artwork. An area that is rich in black history and a location that...
Pamlico County High School - Layla Prescott
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Layla Prescott, and I am a senior this year at Pamlico County High School in Bayboro, North Carolina. I am also dual-enrolled online student at both the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and at Pamlico Community College. I am an only child, with two family dogs. Throughout all four years of high school I have enjoyed playing varsity softball and volleyball. I was named the 1A Coastal Plains Conference Player of the Year. In my free time, I love to read, shop, hang out with my best friend and make jewelry to sell through my own local business. In the fall, I plan to attend the Honors College at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As I continue my educational dreams, I will aspire to be myself by staying honest, kind and compassionate, regardless of what comes my way. I hope I can make a positive impact on all the lives I touch no matter the path life takes me down.
Victim of fatal bicycle crash in Newport identified
NEWPORT, Carteret County — A bicycle rider that was hit and killed on U.S. Highway 70 in Newport Saturday, Apr. 27, 2024 has been identified. Law enforcement said Louis Albert Stormes, 70, was struck by a vehicle at around 4:30 a.m. that morning. Stormes was also hit by a...
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