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Pitt County investigators recognized for multiagency gang investigation

What connection did the Crips gang investigation have to Mexican cartels?. Why did the U.S. Attorney’s Office nominate this case for an award?. Members of the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office and several other law enforcement agencies have received a Special Achievement Award for a joint investigation targeting violent gang members.

Pitt County, NC · 2d

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Bill Fay Tennis Courts in Kinston closed after vandalism, fire set on courts

KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Bill Fay Tennis Courts in Kinston are currently closed following an act of vandalism where fire was set on the courts. According to the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department, fire was set on the court, damaging a bench and corner of a fence. The department is reminding the public […]

Kinston, NC · 18h

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He Used a Stolen Debit Card and Turned Off the Owner’s Bank Alerts, Warrant Alleges

A North Carolina man accused of using a stolen debit card also disabled bank notifications on the cardholder’s cellphone, an arrest warrant alleges. Investigators say ... Read More

Wayne County, NC · 16h

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LCC's Annie Brings Familiar Faces Back to the Stage

From bustling New York City streets to the halls of the White House, Annie is filled with colorful characters who help make its story unforgettable. Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts' production brings together returning performers and emerging talent, each adding a distinctive voice to the world of this beloved musical.

Kinston, NC · 22h

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Traffic lights out at Red Banks Road, Arlington Boulevard intersection

What is the current status of the traffic lights at Red Banks Road and Arlington Boulevard?. What instructions did Greenville Police give to drivers navigating the intersection?. Why are the traffic lights out at Red Banks Road and Arlington Boulevard?. The Greenville Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the...

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NEW INFO: 18-year-old cyclist hospitalized in Monday’s Greenville crash involving truck

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - More information has been released about a crash involving a bicycle and a truck near a Greenville high school Monday afternoon. It happened around 3:45 p.m. at the entrance of J.H. Rose High School on Arlington Boulevard. A police spokesperson said the truck crashed into the...

Greenville, NC · 16h

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NC Support Our Troops salutes Mt. Olive Pickles for dill-ivering cartons of snacks

AYDEN, Pitt County — NC Support Our Troops thanks Mt. Olive Pickles. The organization shared a photo of cartons of pickle snacks donated by the company. NC Support Our Troops called the pickles a favorite among troops. The group thanked Mt. Olive Pickles for the donation in a social...

Ayden, NC · 1d

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Stein awards Order of the Long Leaf Pine to boat builder

Gov. Josh Stein visited on Tuesday to honor a local entrepreneur who has been recognized for both his business acumen and his philanthropy. Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, was recognized during a ceremony at the company's Greenville plant, where he received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. "One of the benefits of being governor is that I get to recognize some of the very best people in North Carolina," Stein said before a crowd of about 125 employees and guests. "Eddie Smith was responsible for taking a struggling business and turning it into what we see here today. Grady-White is part of what has made North Carolina the best state in the southeast for manufacturing." But Stein added that it isn't just Smith's commercial saavy that earned him the award. "What's remarkable about Eddie is not just how he built this company, but how he decided to leave it," Stein said. In July, Smith announced plans to place the company into a perpetual purpose trust, which protects it from takeover by outside buyers and supports the interests of the company's 336 employees. Smith was understated in his remarks. He credited employees with doing the hard work of

North Carolina · 13h

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Greenville to host remembrance event for traffic crash victims Sunday

Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed Sunday as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in North Carolina. The observance honors people killed or seriously injured in crashes and recognizes first responders. According to state figures, 1,524 people died on North Carolina roads last year. That's a 12% decrease from...

Greenville, NC · 22h

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New program helps Pitt County veterans with criminal charges

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A new program is now available in Pitt County that is providing help to veterans with criminal charges. Stephanie Williams of Cultivate Support Services first partnered with the veterans treatment court in the summer of 2025, providing community assistance to veterans until further help is needed from the local office of […]

Pitt County, NC · 1d

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Strong showing in Bright Ideas grant competition earns 57 LCPS teachers more than $46,000 in awards

Fifty-seven Lenoir County Public Schools educators from eight schools won $46,061 in Bright Ideas grant awards presented last week by Tri-County EMC.

Lenoir County, NC · 1d

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ECU Police announce unexpected death of K-9

An East Carolina University Police Department explosives detection dog died unexpectedly and was found Monday morning by her handler, the department announced. Brixi was an 8-year-old german shepherd and a member of the department since 2025, a news release said. Prior to her work with ECU, she worked for the U.S. State Department. According to ECU Police Chief Jason Sugg, Brixi had worked an athletic event Sunday and had no previous medical issues. Her handler, Officer Daniel Folk, checked on her around midnight and found her doing well, but discovered she had died in her bed at approximately 6:00 a.m., Sugg said. “Our condolences go out to her handler, Officer Daniel Folk and his family. Brixi was well loved as part of the Folk and ECUPD families,” Sugg said in the release. There are no indications of foul play or negligence, and Brixi was immediately transported to Raleigh for a necropsy through the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s diagnostic laboratory system to confirm the cause of death, which could take up to six weeks, the department said. This death comes about five months after a Pitt County Sheriff's Office K-9 died after being left in a car by her handler,

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Chris C. Miller remembered for dedication and kindness, Greene County Public Health says

Which funeral service is handling Chris C. Miller's arrangements?. Why was Chris C. Miller remembered by Greene County Public Health?. SNOW HILL, Greene County — The Greene County Department of Public Health announced Miller’s passing in a social media post. The department described her as a valued member...

Greene County, NC · 2d

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Greenville City Council moves forward with Town Common café plan

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville City Council took the first step toward exploring a café at Town Common during Monday night’s council meeting. Greenville Mayor PJ Connelly says council voted to move forward with a Request for Qualifications and create a committee to review the submissions. He said...

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Greenville, NC Frost Alert Tonight: Lows Near 36° by 1 AM

Clear skies and calm winds may send inland temperatures into the mid-30s between 1 and 7 a.m.

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Revolutionary War reenactments, cannon demonstrations coming to Kinston Nov. 21

KINSTON, Lenoir County — History will come to life in Kinston later this month as the Governor Richard Caswell Memorial hosts a day of Revolutionary War reenactments, musket and cannon demonstrations, and a ceremony honoring North Carolina's first governor. The free event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, from...

Kinston, NC · 16h

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Kinston police hosting women’s self-defense seminar

LENOIR COUNTY, NC — The Kinston Police Department is inviting women to learn practical personal safety and self-defense skills at an upcoming seminar. The introductory class is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Gate, 201 East Gordon Street, in Kinston. It’s open to women ages 18 and older.

Kinston, NC · 2d

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Council moves ahead with Town Common eatery before standing-room-only crowd

The Greenville City Council is taking the next step toward opening a restaurant or cafe on the Town Common, unanimously voting Monday to have staff draft a request for qualifications document to seek designs, financial feasibility and other operational aspects of the project. The vote only came after it was agreed a citizen committee would be established to review the RFQ and applications from private contractors looking to develop the eatery. There were more than 100 people, a standing-room-only crowd, at Monday’s Greenville City Council meeting, the majority being East Carolina University students supporting the Town Common restaurant project. “Town Common is an important gathering place for Greenville, ECU students, family, visitors and residents,” student Sarah Flowers said. “Adding a thoughtfully designed cafe or restaurant could make this park even more welcoming by providing a place for people to meet, enjoy the environment, enjoy the riverfront, visit the playground and attend events at the amphitheater.” An RFQ will allow the city to consider operating proposals while protecting public access, preserving green space and protecting the Town Common, Flowers said. Jill Twark, chairwoman of Friends of the Greenville Greenway, said her organization has previously discussed having pit stops along the greenway

Greenville, NC · 22h

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Boviet Solar's Greenville facility has been sold to Indian group

The sale of a solar panel manufacturer that started operations in Greenville last year hasn’t stopped work at the location in Indigreen Corporate Park. Boviet Solar Technology LLC announced earlier this year that INOX Solar Americas LLC was purchasing 100% of its United States facilities, including the growing Greenville facility, for $750 million. The acquisition was completed in late May, but some contracts, such as the economic development agreements Boviet had with the City of Greenville and Pitt County government, had to be transitioned. Records with the Pitt County Register of Deeds show that on Oct. 28, the transfer of ownership of nearly 34.5 acres of property on Sugg Parkway north of Greenville, along with the buildings, was finalized for $48 million. An additional 79 acres, plus a manufacturing facility under construction, is still owned by Boviet Solar Americas LLC. The news release announcing the sale said the new manufacturing facility should begin quality assurance checks in December. The Greenville facility manufactures panels for solar power generation. Boviet is a Vietnamese company; INOX is based in India. With its acquisition, INOX gains an operational capacity of 3 GW of solar module manufacturing, identified as top-end, N-Type technology. There also is

Greenville, NC · 23h

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