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Craven County Schools names 2023-24 Teacher of the Year
NEW BERN, N.C. — Craven County Schools recognized Johnicia Simmons as its 2023-24 Teacher Ambassador/Teacher of the Year on Tuesday. Simmons is a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Craven Virtual Academy. A Red Carpet gala was held Tuesday night at Carolina Colours Pavilion, where the ceremony was held. Simmons was presented with a new […]
Cougars cruise past Northern Nash in second round of baseball state playoffs
OCEAN — While you would think a second-round playoff game would be a nail-biter, the Croatan baseball team made it look easy. The Cougars routed Northern Nash 11-1 in a 10-run mercy-rule game Saturday night on their way to their second third-round, state-playoff berth in the last three seasons. The game was pushed to Saturday due to the threat of inclement weather on Friday.
Severe weather update for Wednesday-Thursday
From Chris Newkirk, Beaufort County Emergency Services: Our office continues to monitor the forecast for the potential of severe weather this afternoon and tomorrow. Developing scattered storms will have the potential to intensify quickly, producing gusty winds (50 – 70mph), hail and isolated tornados. While these storms are possible both days, our greatest chance of […] The post Severe weather update for Wednesday-Thursday appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Opioid Response Fair held in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - An event dedicated to helping addicts change their lives around was held in New Bern on Tuesday. Opioid addiction has impacted many communities throughout the country including Craven County. That is why The Craven County Opioid Epidemic Response held a resource fair on National Fentanyl Awareness Day to educate people on what’s available to help.
Cougars advance to first-ever regional final in boys lacrosse with 15-7 victory over First Flight
OCEAN — History was made on Saturday as the Croatan boys lacrosse team trampled First Flight 15-7 in the fourth round of the 1A/2A/3A playoffs to advance to its first east regional final in program history. Since the boys lacrosse program was established in 2014, the Cougars have made...
19-year-old fatally shot at Windsor Place Apartments; Suspect arrested
UPDATE: Jonathan Lee Mills Jr. was taken into custody Monday morning, May 13, and is facing an open count of murder. Jacksonville Police Investigative Services Lieutenant Ashley Potter says that “even though a suspect has been arrested, we are still asking anyone with any information to contact the Jacksonville Police Department.”
Craven County students participate in first ever STEM day before Cherry Point Air Show
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Before the Cherry Point Air Show kicks off this weekend, local students had the opportunity to participate in the first-ever STEM day on Friday. There were 1,600 students from all around Craven County who immersed themselves in STEM including robots, aviation and military activities. The event would not have been possible […]
Colonel 'Cletus' Burks inspires future aviators at Cherry Point airshow
We’re taking you up close into the planning process of this year’s Airshow. News12’s Rebecca McGann sat down with the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point, Colonel Brendan ‘Cletus’ Burks, and talked about everything from his career in the Marines, this year’s airshow and projects he’s working on for the base.
New Bern airport announces more flights with American Airlines
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — New Bern’s airport will now have more American Airlines flights coming into and out of the area. In a press release posted to the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport website, it was announced Tuesday that six fight options will now go through Charlotte to destinations around the world. The new schedule […]
Keller Williams honors fallen soldiers on Red Day with cemetery clean-up event
NEW BERN, Craven County — The Keller Williams real estate firm is celebrating an international holiday called “Red Day.” Every second Thursday in May, real estate agents from across the country, take a day of to serve their community. In New Bern, agents spent the morning honoring...
New Bern Redevelopment Commission puts properties up for sale
The “Walt Bellamy Project” properties were added to the New Bern Redevelopment Commission’s Sellable Lots List today. The Redevelopment Commission voted to list the properties for sale during their meeting on April 10, 2024. They were added to the list on May 6. The two-bedroom, one bath...
New Bern police seeking suspect in robbery, middle school put on temporary lockdown
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — New Bern police are looking for a suspect they said was involved in a robbery on Friday. Officers responded just before 12:30 p.m. to the 2500 block of M.L. King Jr. Boulevard for an armed robbery report. The caller said a white male named Christopher M Lysogorski, 33, held him […]
Suspect arrested, charged with murder of 19-year-old in Jacksonville
UPDATE: Jacksonville police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a 19-year-old on Sunday. Jonathan Lee Mills Jr. was taken into custody on Monday and charged with an open count of murder. “Even though a suspect has been arrested, we are still asking anyone with any information to contact the Jacksonville Police Department,” […]
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