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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.
Greenville man admits to killing wife in 2022
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man has admitted to killing his wife just over two years ago. Demetrius Cooper pleaded guilty this morning in Pitt County Superior Court to second-degree murder for the shooting of his wife, Amy. The shooting took place on January 8, 2022 at the couple’s...
Junior League Little Black Dress initiative kicks off
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Junior League of Greenville’s Little Black Dress Initiative, a week-long social media campaign raising awareness around Pitt County food insecurity, kicked off Monday. The Junior League told 9OYS that participants are asked to wear the same black dress five days in a row to be a conversation starter and as […]
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 […]
Murder plea reminder of issues surrounding domestic violence
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Domestic violence is a problem that doesn’t seem to be going away. One such incident led to the murder of a woman by her husband in 2022. On Monday, the Pitt County District Attorney’s Office said Demetrius Cooper pled guilty to second-degree murder for the murder of his wife, Amy Bland […]
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Chilly 30s early Tuesday; 70° by mid afternoon
Clear skies, light winds and low humidity levels will allow the temps to drop into the upper 30s by sunrise Tuesday, with a touch of frost possible well inland. Temperatures will jump to around 70° by mid afternoon under sun filled skies with a light southwest wind. Looking ahead,...
Pitt Co. emergency vehicle dealership receives state grant to expand and create jobs
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A firetruck and emergency vehicle dealership and service provider for emergency services is expanding and creating more jobs after receiving grant money from the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority. The Atlantic Emergency Solutions provides metal fabrication, paint, graphics, maintenance, and warranty work on fire trucks...
Blounts Creek fireman injured in ATV crash
BLOUNTS CREEK, N.C. (WNCT) — A firefighter with the Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Department was involved in an ATV rollover crash Monday morning. The Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Department posted to its Facebook page that the unnamed firefighter was suffering serious injuries after the ATV he was riding overturned off a bulkhead onto large rocks […]
Demolition of historic Greenville home now on hold, J.W. Higgs House up for sale
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Preservationists have one year to sell a historical landmark as Greenville puts its demolition order on hold. The J. W. Higgs House on Dickinson Avenue is now on the market for $149,900. Greenville City Council earlier this year voted to have the 4,811 square foot Queen...
Concert on the Common returns to Greenville this Thursdsay
Concert on the Common returns Thursday and IBX Media and The Junior League are collaborating to host the sixth season. While the event is completely free, this year the organizations are joining forces to combat food insecurity and invite the public to help out. Gabby Satori has more on this.
Man relieved of jobs at church, school in wake of NC felony secret peeping charge
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — New information on the man charged with felony secret peeping has come to light. According to court documents, investigators believe it was at a church where Thomas Ryan Elliott used a cell phone to take photos under an employee's clothes in March of 2024. Monday,...
Festival fun comes to Farmville: Dogwood celebration marks 35th season
The 35th Annual Farmville Dogwood Festival opens Thursday and organizers said that visitors can expect the same quality of vendors, rides and entertainment that have delivered Dogwood good times for years. Amy Johnson, festival director for the past 15 years, she said they will have over 100 participants this year including food vendors, arts and crafts makers, commercial and nonprofit booths as well as music and entertainment throughout the event, which continues though Sunday. ...
Pitt County fire crews swiftly control weekend house fire in Ayden
Ayden, PITT COUNTY — Fire crews in Pitt County responded to a house fire over the weekend. It happened on Ormond Street in Ayden, just before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024. When crews got to the scene, they saw smoke and flames coming from the back of...
April 23 Community News
Email announcements at least a week in advance to community@reflector.com. International Day Pitt Community College will host International Day from 9 -11 a.m. on Thursday in Goess Student Center, 169 Bulldog Run, Winterville. International students will share displays from over 22 countries in addition to food, dancing and more. Admission is free. Contact Sharon Edwards at 493-7213 for more information. ...
Ayden Police Department revamping neighborhood watch program to promote town safety
AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The town of Ayden’s police department is constantly working to make the area safer. That’s why they’re revamping their neighborhood watch program. They’ve had the program for years, but they now see the need to bring it back. Being in a small town with not as many officers as some larger […]
Local teens promote alcohol awareness on prom night
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The red carpet was rolled out on Saturday night for Aubrey Turner and her friends from D.H. Conley High School, in Greenville. As part of the “Dine and Shine Prom Night Sweepstakes,” Turner won a limo ride to and from prom, plus a dinner to share with her friends.
ECU baseball moves up to 7th in national poll, Johnson and Yesavage make weekly honor roll
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - ECU baseball is up to number seven in the national poll this week after sweeping Wichita State over the weekend. The Pirates host 21st-ranked NC State Tuesday at 6 PM. It’s a sellout. The Pack took two of three from UNC over the weekend. ECU won the first meeting in Raleigh 12-4. After sweeping Wichita State the Pirates move into a tie for first place in the conference standings at 11-4.
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