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New Bern artist unveils new mural after having artwork in World Trade Center, Charlotte
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — An artist from New Bern began painting when she was young. Her career has taken off ever since. Georgie Nakima, a New Bern native, is a mural artist who has left her mark on buildings and events of all kinds. She has painted many places in Charlotte, Detroit, Winston-Salem and […]
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...
People gather at Union Point Park for National Day of Prayer
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) -People gathered in New Bern Thursday for National Day of Prayer. The event took place at Union Point Park where dozens of people, high school choirs, and even Mayor Jeffrey Odham participated. Chantel Dunn coordinated the event and said, “Well, we hope to instill an idea...
Honor students recognized, Louis Adams wins Academic Excellence Award
WASHINGTON, N.C.— Beaufort County Community College recognized its top-performing students on April 30. Recognitions focused on the 137 honor students across academic programs who held a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher and the winner of the Academic Excellence Award, which went to Louis Adams. The college had 37 more students graduating with honors […] The post Honor students recognized, Louis Adams wins Academic Excellence Award appeared first on Washington Daily News.
UPDATE: Police release name of person killed in New Bern shooting
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Authorities have identified the man who was was shot and killed in New Bern on Saturday. New Bern Police say 41-year-old Antorio Hargett died at the scene in the parking lot of Something Special VIP on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The say the second...
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is May 9 in Morehead City
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — The Morehead City Police and Fire-EMS departments are encouraging the public to participate in their inaugural Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Thursday, May 9. This American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Morehead City Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher Street, from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Appointments […]
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