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Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Clouds move in later today as showers and storms develops this weekend
Clouds will start to overtake the area as we persist into the afternoon and evening, as few rain showers are possible, but most will be limited and overcast at times. Highs hold in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s. Saturday morning could be a bit on the...
Lowes Foods opens Winterville location
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A new grocery store opened in Winterville Thursday morning. Lowes Foods opened its doors to the community and it’s part of a chain that has closed two of its ENC locations in the past 9 years. Ashley Gaskins, just one of many grocery shoppers who...
South Central, Northside, Greene Central baseball, Northside, South Central softball win in state playoffs
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Friday was the fourth round of the state high school baseball and softball playoffs, just two steps away from the state finals. Teams played Friday for the chance to advance to the East Regional finals in their classification. That round is a best-of-3 series with the winners going to the state […]
Kinston police seek help to identify suspects in grocery store thefts
The Kinston Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify persons of interest for reported thefts that occurred at Food Lion and Aldi. Anyone with information on the identity of these individuals or the pictured vehicle is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444.
Maury baseball heads into postseason looking to snap streak of first-round exits
NORFOLK, VA (WAVY) — Maury baseball wants some get back that’s LONG overdue. “Can’t dwell on a loss too long, but a loss teaches us about ourselves,” senior centerfielder John Allen Stilwell said. For the past three years, Maury has been on the wrong end of a first-round matchup in the playoffs. Three years ago, […]
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from May 6-10
The following deed transfers for the week of May 6-10 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Margaret Lee Atkinson to Jennifer Juarez, Rogelio Juarez Bernabe and Magdalena Santoyo Trinidad, 1201 Parkside Drive NW, Wilson, $230,000; From Amy Carol Dillon and Gary M. Dillon to N Investments LLC, 6063 N.C. Highway 58 N., Elm City, […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from May 6-10 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kings of Q adds whole-hog cook-off to BBQ event
AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Town of Ayden has several cooking teams firing up their barbecues for this weekend’s Kings of Q cooking competition. This marks seven years of the event, with new aspects in store for competitors. Typically the event holds a “KCBS style contest,” which is an event sanctioned by the Kansas City […]
Mothers, police chief, speak out in wake of drive-by shooting
KINSTON, Lenoir County — A woman whose vehicle was shot into in Kinston, is speaking out about the crime. "I was just about to walk out the door when I heard the gunshots," Tiffany Hines said. Hines' van was destroyed after the drive-by shooting Monday, May 13, 2024. "I...
Stolen vehicle leads to crash that kills one, murder charge issued
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Kinston police said one person was killed when a stolen vehicle crashed into another after a chase ensued on Wednesday. Police responded around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of Old Snow Hill Road. Officers eventually found the vehicle parked in the U.S. Mini […]
Saving Graces 4 Felines: Meet Oscar
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - WITN and Saving Graces 4 Felines are partners in finding homes for cats and kittens. This week, we want to introduce Oscar. Saving Graces says Oscar is an 8-month-old well-rounded kitten. The organization says he’s been around other cats, dogs, and small children. He’s affectionate,...
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office charges 68-year-old man with attempted murder
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Kinston man has been arrested and is facing first-degree murder charges, according to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. Lionel Keys, 68, was arrested and charged on Wednesday. He was also charged with discharging a weapon into occupied property following a shooting in the 1400 block of Hamilton Boulevard in Kinston. […]
Man Running 30 Marathons In 30 Days To Raise Money For Homeless Shelter
Greenville, North Carolina, 22-year-old Lucas Autrey is running 30 marathons in 30 days to raise money for the Community Crossroads Center, a local homeless shelter. He describes running as a practice of consistency and discipline that positively impacts his daily routine, and he hopes to inspire and serve his community through this endurance challenge.
‘I love celebrating us’: Hundreds enjoy Senior Awareness Day
Alice Chambers beamed with joy as she maneuvered through various activities at Thursday’s Senior Awareness Day. It was her first time attending the biggest event of the year. “It’s wonderful,” Chambers said. “I love celebrating us.” Chambers was one of hundreds of seniors who headed out to the Wilson County Fairgrounds for the celebration of older and disabled adults. The […] The post ‘I love celebrating us’: Hundreds enjoy Senior Awareness Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man survives as car plunges into water
A Stantonsburg man pulled himself from a mostly submerged vehicle after driving into a watery ditch Monday. Wilson County Emergency Medical Services treated Bradley Holbrook, 34, at the scene and transported him to East Carolina University Medical Center following the incident. N.C. State Highway Patrol First Sgt. G.S. Hemby said the single-car wreck happened at 5:30 p.m. on N.C. 222 […] The post Man survives as car plunges into water first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement torch run in Kinston for the Special Olympics
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Kinston law enforcement and city officials gathered at Fairfield Park to run to Caswell Development Center to raise awareness for those with disabilities. At 12:30 pm, the parking lot at Fairfield Park was filled with Kinston and Lenoir County law enforcement vehicles. They gathered to start...
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