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Mixed drink referendums pass in Jones County, Pollocksville and Grifton

JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Voters in Jones County, Pollocksville, and Grifton approved mixed drink referendums in the recent midterm elections, prompting excitement from a local restaurant and hopes for economic development. The Jones County referendum passed with nearly 67% of the vote, while the Grifton measure passed with 61%...

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Stretch of highway in Jones County dedicated to former state senator

JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A stretch of highway in Jones County now honors former State Senator Cecil Hargett. The North Carolina Department of Transportation dedicated part of U.S. 258, from Highway 41 to Tuckahoe Swamp, in his honor. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered in Trenton on Tuesday for a ceremony to unveil the signs.

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Mother of 1997 Havelock murder victim to those responsible: “I have a suspicion of who you are”

HAVELOCK, N.C. (WITN) - Nearly 29 years after two men were murdered inside a Havelock pawn shop, the family of one victim continues its search for justice. James Smith was just 19 years old when he and 37-year-old John Mattmiller were killed at Woodson Music and Friendly Pawn on November 18, 1997.

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Smith moves ahead of Murphy in close 3rd District race

Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. has moved ahead of Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy in the race to represent North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.

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Swansboro police warn of suspicious person reportedly attempting to enter homes

What is the description of the suspicious person in Outrigger Drive?. Why is Swansboro Police warning residents about the suspicious person?. The Swansboro Police Department is asking residents to remain vigilant following reports of a suspicious person allegedly attempting to enter homes in the Outrigger Drive area. According to police,...

Swansboro, NC · 2d

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New Bern residents invited to weigh in on 1,200-acre development proposal

People in New Bern will have an opportunity this (Tuesday) afternoon to learn more about a proposal to rezone more than 1,200 acres near the U.S. 70 and Highway 43 connector. Timber company Weyerhaeuser wants to rezone three large parcels for commercial and residential development near the Greenbrier, Arcadia Village and West New Bern communities.

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Driver taken to hospital with minor injuries after crash on South Glenburnie Road

A driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a crash on Nov. 5 on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern, the New Bern Police Department said. The crash happened around 11:39 a.m. near the 1200 block of the road. The driver ran off the roadway and struck...

New Bern, NC · 2d

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Police: Man arrested in Havelock for death by distribution following a year-long investigation

HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — A man has been charged in connection to the death of a Havelock woman who died over a year ago, according to the Havelock Police Department. Police said they, along with the Havelock Fire-Rescue Department, responded to the death of Tiffany Rubeck on October 13, 2025. According to officials, an investigation […]

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Pink Hill man accused of exposing himself at Kinston bar

KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - A Pink Hill man is accused of exposing himself at a Kinston bar over the weekend. Just before 4 p.m. Saturday, police say Jeffrey Smith was standing in the bar area wearing only a shirt at the Dugout, a Stratford Boulevard sports bar. Officers say they...

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Kinston Police report power outages in local neighborhoods

KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Kinston Police Department is reporting there is a power outage in the City of Kinston. According to reports, the power outage is occurring in some neighborhoods around Carey Road and Kinston Public Services is working diligently to restore power as soon as possible. Nine On Your Side will keep you […]

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Man arrested in Kinston for indecent liberties with a child

KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Kinston Police Department arrested a suspect involved in the sexual abuse of a child. On October 11, officers received a report of sexual abuse involving a 7-year-old child at the Neuseway Park Campground. Detectives identified the suspect as 45-year-old Carl Vick III, an acquaintance of the […]

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Trent Court buildings set for demolition after sitting vacant since Hurricane Florence

NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern’s Board of Aldermen approved an agreement to begin the process of demolishing the vacant Trent Court buildings, according to Alderman Trey Ferguson. Ferguson says the agreement is with the New Bern Housing Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office. The demolition...

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New Bern aldermen postpone Weyerhaeuser rezoning vote after resident concerns

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted to postpone a vote on a rezoning request by Weyerhaeuser after neighbors voiced opposition at Tuesday’s meeting. The company is seeking to rezone 1,245 acres of land near the Greenbrier neighborhood. The land is near the Highway...

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Investigation underway after structure fire in Swansboro

SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Multiple agencies responded to a structure fire in Swansboro Wednesday evening. The Swansboro Fire Department said the call came in shortly after 7:30 in the Onslow County Fire Rescue District, with Onslow County Fire Rescue, Western Carteret Fire & EMS, and Onslow County EMS responding to the call, and the fire […]

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Three-vehicle crash after driver crossed centerline on Burgaw Highway, troopers say

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The State Highway Patrol said they responded to a three-vehicle crash on Monday after a vehicle crossed over the center line. A vehicle traveling west on Burgaw Highway crossed the centerline and hit two vehicles traveling east, according to troopers. This happened on the stretch of road between Harris Creek Road and Blue Creek Road.

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Sheriff: three people facing charges after drugs found in stolen vehicle in Onslow County

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested three people after a deputy was alerted of a stolen vehicle from the car’s dash camera that’s equipped with an Automatic License Plate Reader. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies made a traffic stop on November 5 after they were alerted of […]

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22-mile Veterans Day march travels from Havelock to New Bern

HAVELOCK, Craven County — American Legion Post 539 organized a 22-mile Veterans Day march from Havelock to Union Point Park in New Bern. The walk began at the AMC theater in Havelock and followed U.S. 70, according to organizers. Post 539 says the march raises awareness about veteran suicide.

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Kinston man sentenced to up to 43 years for setting woman on fire in 2020

A Kinston man has been sentenced to 34 to 43 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2020 incident in which he set a woman on fire.

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Havelock police search for missing 14-year-old Dewayne Kelly

HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — The Havelock Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing juvenile. Dewayne Kelly, 14, was last seen while leaving on a black bicycle with red accents around 5:30 pm near his home on Legacy Lane in Havelock. He is described as being about 5 feet 5 inches tall, […]

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Felon arrested after traffic stop yields gun and drugs

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A traffic stop in Lenoir County resulted in firearm and drug charges. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop this past Saturday, Nov. 7, on a black Dodge Charger near Skinner’s Bypass and Highway 11-55 after discovering the vehicle’s registration was revoked. Over the course of the traffic […]

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