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“People don’t really think about the need,” food banks, shelters lack summer volunteers
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Over the summer, many local food banks and soup kitchens see a decrease in volunteers and donations. “Outside of the holiday months, it is a little bit slower because people don’t really think about the need and the need is even bigger around kids,” Food Bank of CENC Director of Regional […]
Eighteen Eastern N.C. swim sites fail water quality standard tests
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Eighteen different sites across Eastern N.C. have failed Swim Guide tests this week after recent periods of heavy rains. Sites that failed to meet the water quality standards include: “This is a direct result of the enormous amount of rain we’ve had over the last week or so,” said Sound Rivers’ […]
Owner speaks out after Greenville body shop ravaged by suspected arson
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — A Greenville body shop sustained major damage in a fire on Wednesday, July 24 that investigators believe was intentionally set. Investigators with Greenville Police say the fire at Komplete Auto Repair & Bodyshop started in the office and was ruled intentional. Police say they have a person of interest in the case but would not elaborate further. Now, the owners are here to salvage whatever is left.
Whitecaps rout Frogs in finale
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The combined Washington Whitecaps/Minges Makos summer youth swim team cruised past the Greenville Country Club Frogs, 684-421 in the last regular season meet. Anna Brey Pake led the girls with victories in the 14u 100-individual medley (1:01.74) and the 50-breaststroke (33.03). She was also...
WITN, UNC students, & AMC Theaters providing Olympic watch parties for several events
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The action and inspiration of the 2024 Paris Olympics is just around the corner and there’s no better way to watch the drama than on a big movie screen or from the comfort of your own home. WITN and AMC Theaters in Greenville will be...
Saving Graces 4 Felines: Meet Charlie
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - WITN is partnering with Saving Graces 4 Felines to find cats and kittens “fur-ever” homes. This week, we want you to some siblings, meet Charlie. Charlie wandered up to a daycare facility, asking to be allowed inside, and he didn’t plan on leaving.
ECU football: Some familiarity, some key position battles as Pirates set to open camp
East Carolina will head into summer camp with a battle at the most important position for the second time in as many offseasons. The Pirates are searching for a starting quarterback. Coach Mike Houston spoke on Tuesday at the American Athletic Conference media day event in Arlington, Texas, about the importance of bringing in two transfer quarterbacks this offseason to shore up the play at the position. The decision to...
News 12 Investigates: Church-owned luxury estate prompts call for financial transparency
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — $143 billion dollars. That's how much money Americans gave to churches in 2022, according to research group "Giving USA." It's more cash than what was donated to education and human services combined. How is the money spent by church leaders? Also, what happens to the...
Need-Based Scholarship Funding Available as Application Deadline Nears
WINTERVILLE—Less than a month from the start of fall classes at Pitt Community College, the PCC Foundation is reminding students that money for need-based scholarships is still available and the organization will continue accepting applications for that funding through July 31. According to PCC Scholarships Coordinator Kim Simpkins, students...
Greenville Yard Gnomes wrap up inaugural season with community ties strengthened
Pitt County — The first season for the Greenville Yard Gnomes is coming to an end. While tonight's game has been cancelled, the Yard Gnomes will be here at Guy Smith Stadium on Friday and Sunday to close out their first season in Greenville. The Yard Gnomes, a summer...
Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day raising money for Maynard Children's Hospital
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Thursday you can cool down, and give back to ECU Health's Maynard Children's Hospital, all while getting a sweet treat. It's all a part of Dairy Queen's annual Miracle Treat Day. Every one dollar off a blizzard sold, will go back to help Maynard Children's Hospital....
Tips for staying safe in the water this summer on World Drowning Prevention Day
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one through four in the United States. Thursday is World Drowning Prevention Day, meant to boost awareness about how to prevent this from happening. Public Health Educator Dominique Van Pelt said that when you’re around public pools, make sure you use […]
What you need to know about ECU’s 2024 football opponent: Liberty
East Carolina is closing in on kickoff for the upcoming season, and with it, it's time to start looking ahead to all 12 teams the Pirates will face off against this season. In this preview, we won't necessarily go super deep into each foe - as that will more than likely happen as we get to game week - but we will provide the surface-level information to get a good gauge on each opponent that will take on ECU in 2024.
Areas of Greenville closed due to rising water levels after heavy rains
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – With rain falling over the past several days, problems are continuing for parts of Eastern North Carolina, including some closures of the Greenville Greenway along the Tar River. According to a Facebook post Thursday afternoon by Greenville Recreation and Parks, water levels have increased along that river. Closures include:
Over 20 In-State 2025 Football Prospect Commit to Major Colleges At This Time
Moncks Corner — With 20 prep players committed to major college football by the time of the annual SCACA Coaches Clinic (July 21-24) being held this year in Greenville the state is a little behind where we normally are just before August football drills begin. The HSSR would like...
Pirates in the pros: Burleson continues to swing hot bat
Alec Burleson has been one of baseball’s best hitters over the past two months. Burleston is the only MLB hitter in the top five in both RBIs and hits since the start of June. He has 55 hits and 42 RBIs since June 1. Only New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has had more RBIs (44) in that span. Burleson, the former East Carolina outfielder and current Cardinal, is batting...
GUC welcomes new officers, new member
Greenville Utilities Commission started its fiscal year with a new chairman, vice chairman and board member. The board elected Lindsey Griffin and Mark Garner as its chairman and chairman-elect, respectively, at its July 18 meeting and re-elected Ferrell Blount as its secretary. Justin Fuller was appointed to the board by the Greenville City Council to a three-year term. ...
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