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Woman arrested, caught driving stolen vehicle
PITT COUNTY — A Pitt County woman was arrested after law enforcement saw her driving in a truck that had been reported as stolen. Amanda Deanne Davis, 34, of Farmville, was charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle. Davis was jailed in the Pitt County Detention Center under...
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Theo
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Animal Shelter has a one-year-old Terrier mix available for adoption. Theo is a good boy who needs an owner with an active lifestyle. He enjoys running and getting his energy out. Theo is a smart dog who knows how to sit. With the proper training, he can thrive […]
Suspect arrested on multiple charges after arrest in Bethel
BETHEL, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspect has been arrested and is facing numerous charges after his arrest for multiple crimes. Markavious Antonio Williams, 34, was arrested by deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office after warrants were issued for his arrest. The arrest warrants were issued after deputies developed him as a suspect in a […]
Pitt County Arboretum looking for artists to design new logo
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — If you’re into art or design and live in Pitt County, the Pitt County Arboretum is looking for your help. They’re having a logo design contest. Matt Stevens is the Pitt County extension director for North Carolina Cooperative Extension and Pitt County. He said the logo they have now is more […]
High schools musical weekend: ‘Sister Act,' ‘Mean Girls' and ‘Descendants' take the stage
Friday will begin a big weekend for high school musicals with performers taking the stage at three Pitt County schools. Although “High School Musical” is not being performed, popular shows to be featured at area high schools include “Sister Act,” “Mean Girls” and “Descendants.” Next month, a local middle school will get into the act with “The Lion King Jr.” D.H. Conley High School will stage “Sister Act,” a musical...
Pitt County holds input sessions on recreation grants today
Pitt County will hold a pair of public input sessions today to help secure grant funds for the development of the Office Park Recreation Complex and the Lake Glenwood Public Park. Separate sessions start at 4:30 p.m. at the Community Schools & Recreation Center, 4561 County Home Road. The first will focus on the Office Park Recreation Complex, currently under construction off of Old Creek Road north of Greenville. The second is at 5:30 p.m. for the Lake Glenwood Public Park, a property the county...
Crime Roundup: Bethel man charged with break-ins at store, school
A man has been arrested and charged after the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said he stole from a Bethel convenience store and broke into an elementary school after hours. A news release from the sheriff’s office said about 9 p.m. April 19, an employee of the Family Dollar, 7304 Main St., Bethel, flagged down a patrol deputy and told them a theft had occurred at the store about 15 minutes prior. ...
NOTR pride builds with championship: Panthers win on, off the court, leaders said
BETHEL — Leaders gathered at North Pitt High School last week to show their appreciation for the work on and off the court by the Panthers girls basketball team during its championship run. On Wednesday, the Town of Bethel treated the players and coaches to a meal of Parker’s Barbecue in the school’s media center. Mayor Carl Wilson read a proclamation congratulating the team on their victory. Public figures like...
Pitt County deputies looking for missing teenager
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to find a teen reported missing. Pitt County deputies say Amir Rivers, 17, was seen in Greenville around 6 p.m. last night wearing a black and red hoodie with black shorts and black, red, and green colored Jordans.
ENC HBCU Combine & Showcase this Friday and Saturday
GREENVILLE, N.C. — The ENC HBCU Combine & Showcase will take place in Farmville this Friday and Saturday. This is the third year that the combine has been held in Pitt County and the second year that the event has expanded into a two-day format. The event will begin on Friday with an informational seminar […]
Man arrested on larceny, breaking and entering charges after school broken into
BETHEL, Pitt County — A Bethel man was arrested and charged in connection to several breaking and enterings in Pitt County. Law enforcement said Markavious Antonio Williams was already wanted for breaking and entering on Apr. 16, 2024. They said they responded to a breaking and entering at the...
Filing period for school board District 1 to open next week
A special filing period will open Monday for candidates for the Pitt County Board of Education’s District 1 seat. The candidate filing period is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. April 29 and to conclude at 5 p.m. on May 10. To be eligible, candidates must live in District 1. The school board on April 8 selected longtime educator Mary Maultsby to temporarily fill the seat vacated earlier this year...
Greenville man admits to killing wife in 2022
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man has admitted to killing his wife just over two years ago. Demetrius Cooper pleaded guilty this morning in Pitt County Superior Court to second-degree murder for the shooting of his wife, Amy. The shooting took place on January 8, 2022 at the couple’s...
Murder plea reminder of issues surrounding domestic violence
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Domestic violence is a problem that doesn’t seem to be going away. One such incident led to the murder of a woman by her husband in 2022. On Monday, the Pitt County District Attorney’s Office said Demetrius Cooper pled guilty to second-degree murder for the murder of his wife, Amy Bland […]
Pitt Pirates robotics team receives honors at world championship
A local robotics team received one of the top awards at the weekend’s FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. The Pitt Pirates, Team 2642, was one of eight division winners to receive the Engineering Inspiration Award. A second North Carolina team, G-Force, an all-girl team from Johnston County, also received the award, which recognizes teams for advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school or organization, and community. Winners of the award will have their 2025 FIRST Championship Registration fee sponsored by NASA. ...
Man enters plea in 2022 killing of wife
A man set for trial in the 2022 shooting death of his wife pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and faces 25-30 years in prison. Demetrius Montra Cooper, 42, of 4275 Williamsbrook Lane, entered the plea on the day he was scheduled to go to trial for the killing of Amy Bland Cooper, 44, on Jan. 8, 2022, at the couple’s apartment. Judge Cy A. Grant presided over Monday’s deliberations and...
Social workers make their case: Pitt DSS needs 85 new positions
When the Pitt County Board of Commissioners begins its budget workshops on May 7, its members will wrestle with the question of adding positions to a department with multiple vacancies. Pitt County Social Services Director Sharon Rochelle and five of her social workers lobbied the county commissioners to fund the additional positions in the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25 budget. More than a dozen employees with Pitt County Department of Social...
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