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Explore new career paths at the NC Works-Onslow job fair
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Discover new career opportunities at a job fair happening in Onslow County on Tuesday, June 11. The NC Works-Onslow Job Fair is set to take place from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Burton Cowell Post-265 located at 146 Broadhurst Road in Jacksonville.
Few details being released on Grifton data leak
GRIFTON, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina town is releasing few details about a data leak. In a short social media post this morning, Grifton said it was aware of the data leak on some accounts, but didn’t explain if residents’ information had been compromised or not. “We...
LCLA graduates encouraged to use commencement as momentum
The largest-ever graduating class at Lenoir County Learning Academy was urged to use the momentum of Tuesday’s commencement ceremony to move them ahead in the world. “The diploma you received today will take you as far as you want to go,” LCLA principal Stephanie Smith told the 23 graduates. “Don’t stop here. Keep moving higher and higher. Go and do great things, for you, for your family and your community. The world is waiting on you, so go and make a difference.” ...
WNCT.com’s Food Truck Fridays: Ameri-Thai Backyard Grill
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Simma Elliott is happiest when she’s cooking and serving people. Now she gets to do that while running her own food truck. CLICK HERE for more Food Truck Fridays segments Her husband’s job brought their family to Kinston, where Ameri-Thai Backyard Kitchen originated. They thought they would serve American and Thai […]
Kinston teen earns college degree one month before graduating high school
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — There’s a big jump from a high school diploma to a college graduation. What if you finish college before high school? Aaynysti Canady-Small took her regular classes at Kinston High School while doing dual enrollment. She was getting another degree on the side by also taking classes at Lenoir Community College, […]
Commissioners’ meeting presents EMS team and Faison Sea Scouts with awards
KENANSVILLE — Duplin EMS and The Faison Sea Scout troop were issued awards at this month’s meeting. Duplin EMS shared, “Several Duplin County EMS Providers were recognized with the prestigious lifesaving award. All of the team members pictured were directly involved with resuscitating victims of sudden cardiac arrest on three separate occasions. Furthermore, those patients have been discharged from the hospital and are home recovering with minimal if any deficits...
Police release name of man killed in officer-involved shooting Wednesday
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Jacksonville Police Department has released the name of a man who died Wednesday morning at his house on New River Drive. Officers were called to 701 New River Drive early Wednesday morning for a domestic disturbance and shots fired call. Jacksonville police say Jammie Mitchell,...
Class of 2024 urged to be bold, resilient in the journey ahead
As they arrived at the milestone of graduation, seniors awarded diplomas Saturday at three LCPS high schools were encouraged to continue their journey with the kind of confidence that allows them to move ahead even when the road gets rough. “The greatest achievements start with self-belief. Trust your abilities, have...
KPD responds to a hit & run involving dirt bike vs ATV
KPD's B-Squad responded to the 400 block of East Gordon Street for a report of a vehicle crash involving a dirt bike and a ATV. Officer arrived on scene and the investigation revealed that both the dirt bike and the ATV were being driven recklessly on the roadway. During this time the operator of the dirt bike, Michael Stayhorn (44 of Kinston) crashed into the ATV. Strayhorn was ejected from the dirt bike causing his improperly worn helmet to fail. The operator of the ATV fled the scene shortly after the crash and before officer arrived. An inspection of the dirt bike further revealed it did not have operable front brakes which may have contributed to the crash. Strayhorn was was issued citations for Driving Careless & Reckless Driving, Operating a Vehicle With Inadequate Brakes, and Driving While License Revoked, Strayhorn was treated by Lenoir County EMS and transported to UNC Lenoir for minor injuries.
NC builders unearth major archeological find. Lawmakers want to help them build over it
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WRAL) - A coastal housing development at the center of a political battle inside the state legislature is sitting atop the state’s biggest Native American find in decades, North Carolina’s chief archeologist says. The developers of the Bridge View neighborhood paid millions of dollars for...
4 killed, 2 hurt when car hits guardrail; driver died while trying to stop traffic
Four people died and two others were injured late Saturday after a vehicle struck a guardrail on a North Carolina highway, authorities said. One of the fatalities was the driver, who survived the crash but was struck and killed while trying to stop traffic.
Albert Nanevie named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MD (06/06/2024)-- Albert Nanevie of Kinston was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
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