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Woman cited after car crashes into BBQ restaurant in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greenville Police Department responded to a car crashing into B’s Barbeque Thursday evening. According to authorities, Donna Swinson, 39, was attempting to turn from 5th St. onto B’s Barbeque Rd., and as the vehicle was turning, Swinson overcorrected, which led to the car crashing into the building. Officials said Swinson […]
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10-year-old accused of making bomb threat against Greenville Catholic school
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville police say a 10-year-old made a bomb threat against a Catholic school last night. Around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers searched St. Peter Catholic School and found no evidence of a bomb on campus. A police spokesperson said the 10-year-old is not a student at the...
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Overdose death investigation leads to charges after 31-year-old Kinston man dies
A Grifton man has been arrested in connection with an overdose death investigation after Kinston police said a 31-year-old man was found unresponsive in an apartment bathroom on E. Shine Street. Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded at about 5:35 a.m. Nov. 11, 2026, to an apartment in the...
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Owner of Native Fine Diner discusses restaurant receiving Michelin Guide recognition
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Chef Luke Owen is the owner of Native Fine Diner in downtown Greenville, which recently has been recommended by the Michelin Guide American South. Owen opened Native Fine Diner in 2023, placing his special touch on the food along with the culture of eastern North Carolina. “Our food really draws from […]
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Hate speech concerns at ECU
Recent allegations of white supremacist activity at East Carolina University have brought attention to concerns surrounding hate speech, discrimination, and the role student organizations play in encouraging respectful political discussions on campus. The allegations came shortly after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, as students and political organizations continue to engage...
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Tucked Off A Two-Lane Road In Ayden, North Carolina, Bum’s Restaurant Has Served Whole-Hog Barbecue For Generations
Some towns are known for a single landmark, and in Ayden, that landmark might be a barbecue pit. This small Pitt County town sits in the heart of eastern North Carolina, where whole-hog barbecue is less a menu item and more a local tradition. One family-run spot here has kept...
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Crime Roundup: 10-year-old suspected in bomb threat at St. Peter Catholic School
A 10-year-old boy called in a bomb threat to St. Peter Catholic School that prompted multiple searches of the building and a two-hour delay on Thursday, the Greenville Police Department said. Searches found no evidence of a bomb on the campus at 2606 E. Fifth St., the department said. There is no active threat to the school. Officers have spoken with both the boy and his family and are in the process of taking out a juvenile petition for communicating a threat of mass violence at school, the department said. The boy is not a student at St. Peter, the department said. GREENVILLE The department in other cases released reports with the following details and allegations. 2000 block Cedar Lane, 12:48 p.m. Nov. 10: possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.1400 block Colonial Avenue and Cadillac Street, 2:23 p.m. Nov. 10: resisting and obstructing public officer, possession of controlled substance on jail or prison premises, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use, open container after consuming alcohol.2800 block Charles Boulevard, 3:57 p.m. Nov. 10: misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, physical force used; 21-year-old victim.800 block Fleming Street, 9:58 a.m. Nov. 11: felony breaking or entering; 55-year-old victim.3000 block Adams