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16-year-old graduates with diploma, degree in two years at Early College
A month past his 16th birthday, Adi Patel has 1) his driver’s license, 2) his high school diploma and 3) two associate degrees from Lenoir Community College. After just two years at Lenoir County Early College High School – that is, two years out of Woodington Middle School – Adi is heading to North Carolina State University with plans to secure a master’s degree in computer science by the time he’s 19.
Camp Lejeune reminds visitors to avoid Browns Island
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT) — Base officials are reminding Camp Lejeune residents and visitors that being on and around Browns Island is prohibited. It’s an annual reminder as more people traverse the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway with the warmer weather. There are live fire training exercises as well as unexploded ordinances, which are explosive weapons that […]
Shad in the Classroom project takes a dive with East Duplin High
BEULAVILLE — The Shad in the Classroom project partners with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to embark on an adventure in conservation science with students. Classrooms gather to construct a tank and raise juvenile fish known as fry with biologists from fisheries. Students must monitor and study the water quality in the tank with microscopes and scientific methods to ensure a swimmingly wonderful learning experience. ...
Duplin County man wins $100,000
MAGNOLIA — Bernard Phelps stopped for gas Tuesday morning and couldn’t believe his eyes when a $50 scratch-off purchase delivered him a $100,000 lottery prize. “I thought I was seeing things,” he laughed. According to a news release, Phelps bought his lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from Tiger Mart on N.C. 24 in Warsaw. “That...
Safety suggestions from Marines to the public for Browns Island
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WITN) - Camp Lejeune hosted a tour on Thursday to educate the public about safety on military property like Browns Island. Browns Island is located on the northern side of Camp Lejeune. The tour of Browns Island was an opportunity for Marines to talk about the dangers the public may face if they stay at the intracoastal waterway for too long.
2024 Greene Early College High School Graduates
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Man accused of breaking into three Wallace businesses
WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - A man is in custody after the Wallace Police Department says he broke into three business. Per the WPD, Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries was broken into on Friday, May 10. On Tuesday, the Hwy 55, Stadium Center office and 117 Vapes were broken into.
Jacksonville residents seek answers after unexpected evacuation from apartment complexes
People living in a Jacksonville apartment complex have questions Wednesday after they were asked to evacuate their homes yesterday afternoon. An incident at the Jacksonville water treatment plant led to that evacuation. This morning, the city released an update saying two chemicals were unintentionally mixed at the plant. Near the...
Chemicals that caused apartment complex evacuation identified
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville city leaders and EPA representatives said the chemicals involved that caused an evacuation of an apartment complex Tuesday, May 14, 2024, have been identified. It was caused by Zinc Phosphate and Sulfuric Acid. Jacksonville water officials said the use of the chemicals meets EPA...
West girls earn runner-up finish at 3A regional for second straight year
OCEAN — The West Carteret girls finished second last weekend at the 3A east regional track and field championship. The Patriots posted 68.5 points to pull away from Jacksonville with 62 and Northside-Jacksonville with 58. They have been the runner-up for the last two seasons after winning the regional in 2022.
East Duplin advances to second round of playoffs
BEULAVILLE – The fifth seeded East Duplin Panthers defeated the 28th seeded Jordan-Matthews Jets 5-2 in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A state playoffs on May 13. Heading into the match, both East Duplin and Jordan-Matthews were playing some of their best soccer of the season with the Panthers winning six matches and tying once in their last eight and the Jets winning five out of their last seven. ...
ECU chemistry professor explains impact of chemical combination in Jacksonville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Today, we’re learning more about the two chemicals that were mixed by accident at Jacksonville’s Water Treatment Plant. We’ve been following this story since it happened Tuesday, forcing people to evacuate an apartment complex nearby. Yesterday, Jacksonville Public Safety officials said zinc orthophosphate...
Local VFW Post 2771 to honor veterans with flag tribute
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Woman arrested on identity theft, debit card fraud charges
WALLACE, Duplin County — The Wallace Police Department arrested a woman after reports of a debit card being used fraudulently at multiple businesses in the town. The card was reported stolen and after an investigation, a suspect was identified. Angela Denise Thompson-Williams, 48, was charged with:. Four counts obtaining...
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