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Trent Court buildings set for demolition after sitting vacant since Hurricane Florence

NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern’s Board of Aldermen approved an agreement to begin the process of demolishing the vacant Trent Court buildings, according to Alderman Trey Ferguson. Ferguson says the agreement is with the New Bern Housing Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office. The demolition...

New Bern, NC · 10h
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Residents call for town manager’s resignation

A group of Belhaven residents called for the resignation of Town Manager Lynn Davis during the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Nov. 9. Kisha Moore spoke on behalf of the group, using the name “Concerned Citizens of the Town of Belhaven,” during the New Business portion of the meeting.

Belhaven, NC · 1d
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Two Morehead City areas designated for federal economic development incentives

Which Morehead City census tracts received Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations?. Which 2018 Opportunity Zone remains active under the new program in Carteret County?. MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — Two areas of Morehead City have been selected for a federal program designed to encourage investment, create jobs and support economic development in communities.

Morehead City, NC · 2d
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New Bern residents invited to weigh in on 1,200-acre development proposal

People in New Bern will have an opportunity this (Tuesday) afternoon to learn more about a proposal to rezone more than 1,200 acres near the U.S. 70 and Highway 43 connector. Timber company Weyerhaeuser wants to rezone three large parcels for commercial and residential development near the Greenbrier, Arcadia Village and West New Bern communities.

New Bern, NC · 2d
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Beaufort Pirate Invasion kicks off Friday with free waterfront reenactment

Beaufort’s pirate invasion begins Friday with a free reenactment of the Spanish attack on the town’s waterfront in 1747. The kickoff is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at Eury Park. Organizers invite people to come dressed as pirates and take part in the action. The main festival...

Beaufort, NC · 11h

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New Bern aldermen postpone Weyerhaeuser rezoning vote after resident concerns

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted to postpone a vote on a rezoning request by Weyerhaeuser after neighbors voiced opposition at Tuesday’s meeting. The company is seeking to rezone 1,245 acres of land near the Greenbrier neighborhood. The land is near the Highway...

New Bern, NC · 1d

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About 8,300 gallons of wastewater spilled in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville Utilities says thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled into the Tar River yesterday. Around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, crews reported about 8,300 gallons of wastewater that spilled into Green Mill Run, a tributary of the Tar River. They stopped it by 8:25 p.m. that night.

Pitt County, NC · 1d

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Kitchen fire sparks in Pitt County home

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County fire officials say no one was injured after a fire sparked in a home this morning. The initial call came in around 3:30 a.m. to 3285 Black Jack Simpson Road. WITN arrived around 4:45, and smoke could still be seen over the home.

Pitt County, NC · 9h

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Beaufort intersection to close Nov. 16-24 for water main work; parking limits planned

Which streets will have a lane open for access during the closure?. BEAUFORT, Carteret County — Drivers in Beaufort should prepare for traffic disruptions and parking restrictions as crews begin water main installation work at the intersection of Ann Street and Moore Street. According to the Town of Beaufort,...

Beaufort, NC · 2d

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Rep. Tim Reeder concedes in NC House District 9 race

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Rep. Tim Reeder has officially conceded to Claire Kempner in the North Carolina House District 9 race. He congratulated the Democrat in a morning announcement on Thursday. “I want to congratulate Claire Kempner and wish her well as she takes on the serious responsibility of...

Pitt County, NC · 3h

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Battle of the Badges softball game returns to Jacksonville

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Jacksonville Police Department are coming together for the 5th Annual Battle of the Badges Softball Game. This event will take place at the Jacksonville Commons, 100 Recreation Ln., Jacksonville, on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 pm. The entry fee is $10 and […]

Jacksonville, NC · 1d

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Stein awards Order of the Long Leaf Pine to boat builder

Gov. Josh Stein visited the area 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 savvy 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

North Carolina · 1d

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22-mile Veterans Day march travels from Havelock to New Bern

HAVELOCK, Craven County — American Legion Post 539 organized a 22-mile Veterans Day march from Havelock to Union Point Park in New Bern. The walk began at the AMC theater in Havelock and followed U.S. 70, according to organizers. Post 539 says the march raises awareness about veteran suicide.

New Bern, NC · 1d

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Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County has reported its third rabid raccoon of the year, this time involving an attack on another animal. According to county officials, Pitt County Animal Services reported a positive rabies case in a raccoon Tuesday. The raccoon attacked a dog and was found in...

Pitt County, NC · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Gov. Josh Stein visits two places in Eastern North Carolina on Tuesday

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Gov. Josh Stein made appearances in New Bern and Pitt County on Tuesday. Stein held a Council of State meeting at the Tryon Palace in New Bern as part of the America 250 celebration. Members toured Tryon Palace and approved state contracts and property transfers. After last week’s midterm election, Stein said both parties need to focus on voters’ concerns.

North Carolina · 1d

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North Carolina recovers record $3.7 million in unpaid wages as worker complaints rise

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley says complaints about unpaid wages are increasing across the state, with his department recovering a record $3.7 million for workers last year, including nearly $14,000 in Craven County. Farley discussed the issue with Public Radio East on Tuesday while visiting New Bern for a...

North Carolina · 2d

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Beaufort County shares dates and application options for heating assistance

Who qualifies for automatic LIEAP payments in Beaufort County?. Why are some households notified in November without applying?. Beaufort County residents may be able to get help paying their heating bills through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIEAP. The federally funded program provides a one-time payment directly to a...

Beaufort County, NC · 1d

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This Free North Carolina Powwow Fills a Weekend With Drums, Dancing, and Dozens of Native Vendors

Some of the best weekends in North Carolina start at a place you would normally drive right past without a second look. Picture a plain veterans hall with a wide grassy field, and then imagine that field filling with the deep beat of drums, swirling regalia, and the smell of good food drifting from vendor tents.

Jacksonville, NC · 1d

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New judge Sutton promises to balance duty with public care

Pitt County’s newest judge said that she is grateful to voters for entrusting her with the responsibility of the bench and that her intention going forward is to balance legal duty with public care. “The law functions to serve the people. It seems to me in our current political climate, perhaps there has been a neglect of serving people,” said Democrat Watisi Sutton, who unseated two-term Republican judge Daniel Hines Entzminger in the Nov. 3 midterm election 34,518 to 28,305 votes. The total includes provisional and absentee ballots counted Tuesday, but not change from Friday’s canvass. She will serve a four-year term as one of six judges on the District Court bench in Pitt County, which makes up the state 3rd Judicial District. She brings 26 years of legal experience to the post, with her experiences spanning prosecution, public defense, civil aid and municipal government, she said. Sutton’s career includes work as an assistant district attorney in the 2nd Judicial District, managing attorney for Legal Aid’s New Bern office, a town attorney for Williamston and 16 years in a private practice in her hometown of Washington. Within her private practice, Sutton handled criminal defense, family law, civil matters, bankruptcy and

Pitt County, NC · 1d