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Three arrested after stabbing in Duplin County, fourth suspect still at large
WALLACE, Duplin County — Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024, Wallace Police Department officers responded to a stabbing in the parking lot of 212 E. Main Street. They found a 21-year-old victim with a stab wound to the stomach. The victim was flown to the hospital for surgery and has a...
Exciting potential for Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins coming to Kinston
Residents of Kinston may soon have a new spot to satisfy their sweet cravings as plans for a Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins combo establishment have surfaced. The proposed location, according to information available on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website, is set for 1005 West New Bern Road, commonly known as Skinner’s Bypass.
Education matters: Special Thanks to our DCS Family
It is so hard to believe that the end of the 2023-24 school year is approaching. Our entire school family has worked so hard this year, and I am so proud of everyone’s relentless drive to finish this school year strong. From our amazing cafeteria staff who serve our students each day, to our custodians, bus drivers, support staff, teachers and administrators, and every one that works with our students in some way, I say, thank you! ...
Man arrested at checkpoint with over 130g of drugs and hidden gun
KINSTON, Lenoir County — A NC Highway checkpoint uncovers psilocybin mushrooms that led to the arrest of a Greenville man. Kinston law enforcement came in contact with Christopher Smith, 34 of Greenville during a driver's license checking station on Highway 11 on Tuesday, April 30 close to midnight. Officers searched the vehicle after observing drug violations and found a concealed handgun, more than 60 grams of psilocybin mushrooms and more than 70 grams of marijuana.
Law enforcement looking for person of interest in ongoing investigation
KENANSVILLE, Duplin County — The Kenansville Police Department is looking for the person shown here as a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information on the person in the photos is asked to contact the Kenansville Police Department at (910)-296-0124.
Four-vehicle crash sends five to hospital, one via EastCare
LA GRANGE, N.C. (WNCT) — A four-vehicle accident slowed traffic Monday afternoon on a major Lenoir County roadway. Five people were injured, one who was sent to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville via EastCare. Lenoir County Public Information Officer Bryan Hanks said the crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. Fire and EMS units were […]
Crews clean up accident after truck flips on its side
FAISON, N.C. (WNCT) — A truck flipped on its side and disrupted traffic in Duplin County on Tuesday. The accident happened on NC Hwy. 40 near Spencer Road, near Faison, according to information from the Faison Fire & Rescue. Traffic was down to one lane at the time of the crash. Faison Fire & Rescue […]
Reminder of gun restrictions at BBQ Fest on the Neuse sparks backlash
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - As BBQ Fest on the Neuse approaches, the Kinston police department posted on social media to remind people about the laws when it comes to guns at the festival. Some people fought back on Facebook, saying it was a hit at their Second Amendment rights. Police...
Retired Lenoir County K9 ‘Jury’ passes away
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of a retired K9 Wednesday morning. K9 “Jury” was donated to the sheriff’s office in 2011 by the Anson County Sheriff’s Department. “Jury” was paired with handler Kenneth Black from 2011-2014 before moving to Gary Turner in 2014, where she served for two […]
Kinston adopts downtown social district ordinance; plan needs ABC Commission approval
Kinston is the latest city in Eastern North Carolina to adopt a social district downtown, where people can carry and drink alcohol freely. The council quickly and unanimously passed the ordinance so it could promptly go before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission for final approval. There was not much discussion...
Kinston police say teen crimes rise as school year ends
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Kinston police are taking notice of the recent increase in juvenile arrests. Two teens, both under age 16, have been arrested in Lenior County in two separate incidents. Kinston police say it’s not necessarily shocking. They say school is almost out and this is when they usually see a spike in […]
BBQ Fest of the Neuse anticipates record attendance and excitement
With the annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse just around the corner, anticipation and excitement are at an all-time high as organizers prepare for what promises to be the biggest festival yet. Tammy Kelly, a board member of the festival committee, expressed enthusiasm about this year's event, noting, "I’m excited. I think the excitement is bigger than it's ever been leading up to the festival." This sentiment is echoed by Waylon Adams, the festival's Board Chair, who shared, "Biggest festival ever with a huge crowd expected both Friday and Saturday, and awesome weather predicted.”
ENC cities hosting events for National Day of Prayer
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A few cities in Eastern Carolina are hosting events for National Day of Prayer. National Day of Prayer officials say the day is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. President Harry S. Truman signed it into law after it was created in 1952 by a joint resolution, according to the organization.
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