COMING UP AT 10/11: Licensed foster parents are becoming harder and harder to come by. Onslow County Health & Human Services is working to help connect more foster parents with foster children. Claire Curry will have more on this during tonight's newcasts.

Jacksonville police were investigating a shots-fired incident that happened Thursday morning.

It's an exciting time of year for those dressing up for prom and putting on those caps and gowns for graduation. Throughout all the excitement, the North Carolina Highway Patrol is urging teens to stay alert when driving. Nai Remy has more on this.

Possible changes proposed by the secretary of the Air Force could eliminate hundreds of jobs from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro.

Avast, ye landlubbers! It’s time to hoist the Jolly Roger and prepare for the most swashbuckling event of the year – PirateFest 2024! Gabby Sartori has a preview of it all.

Students from several counties got a look at different industries and jobs available here during the Global Transpark's regional Industry and Manufacturing Expo.

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive plan to increase salaries for certified public safety employees during their monthly board meeting on Monday. Erin Jenkins has more on this.

A Georgia fugitive was arrested Tuesday night after a short standoff with deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.

Greenville police say the suspect in the secret peeping incident at the Target in Greenville on Monday is now facing additional charges.

Kinston City Council passed an ordinance approving a downtown social district Tuesday night. Now, city officials told 9OYS it is up to the ABC Commission to approve the social district.

After two years full of weather fun, WNCT Meteorologist Max Claypool is saying goodbye to Greenville.

A Color Run is being held in Greene County this Saturday to raise awareness of child abuse. Jamie Ennis has more on the event and why it's being held.

A two-year-old Terrier/Pit Bull is available for adoption at the Pitt County Animal Shelter.