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Pedestrian killed in hit and run on Tootle Road
- Tragedy struck as a hit-and-run collision claimed the life of Cierra Bergins, a 31-year-old resident of Sneads Ferry. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has left authorities searching for answers and the responsible driver. According to reports from the NC State Highway Patrol, the fatal collision took place on...
White Oak High School named 2023 School of Excellence
IOWA CITY, IOWA — White Oak High School in Jacksonville has earned the American College Campaign’s 2023 School of Excellence honor. It’s one of 27 schools across the country to receive the honor. American College Application Campaign is a national effort to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing […]
UPDATE: Pedestrian dies from injuries in Carteret Co. hit-and-run crash
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Authorities have released the name of the pedestrian struck an killed in a hit-and-run crash in Carteret County on Friday. According to the NC State Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Cierra Bergins of Sneads Ferry, NC passed away from her injuries sustained in the collision. Troopers say...
Topsail High School volunteer assistant baseball coach suspended pending internal investigation
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Topsail High School volunteer assistant baseball coach is suspended while Pender County Schools investigates an alleged altercation. The alleged altercation happened after a game against North Brunswick High School on Friday night, according to Pender County Schools. A spokesperson for PCS says Coach Shayne...
Examination of forage fish continues, focusing on mullet; spring brings huge shift in temps
Now it’s time to discuss the mullet…no not the iconic hair style…no not the silent member of the croaker/drum family, aka kingfish, but mullet the baitfish, which includes both the white or finger mullet (Mugil curema) and the bigger striped mullet (Mugil cephalus). And no, finger mullet...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — It is that time of year again when spring is upon us and so is spring cleaning but don’t fret, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is here to help! The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This is a day when you […]
Town of Surf City publishes proposed budget; public hearing set for May 7
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Surf City has published its proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The budget will be presented to the town council on May 7, and there will also be a public hearing held on that day. The tax rate remains the same in...
Man wanted in Jacksonville Walmart theft
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police in Jacksonville want to find a man who is suspected of stealing from a Walmart. Officers today released photos of the man who was at the Walmart on North Marine Boulevard on Sunday. The man has white hair and a beard. He was wearing a...
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