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Water outage reported in Hampstead on Washington Acres
HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - A water outage has occurred after a contractor hit an 8-inch water main in Hampstead, according to Pender County’s Facebook page. The main was hit on Washington Acres Road between Thomas Lane and W Circle Drive. The water has been isolated between the two latter roads.
NEW INFO: Troopers now say light-colored SUV killed woman in Carteret Co. hit-and-run
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - State troopers now say a light-colored SUV struck and killed a woman Friday night in one Eastern Carolina county. Cierra Bergins, of Sneads Ferry, was walking when she was hit on Tootle Road, just outside of Morehead City, around 8:20 p.m. The Highway Patrol originally...
Three Pender County clerk's office employees resign after elected clerk's return
After the decision to allow Pender County Clerk of Superior Court Elizabeth Craver back in her position, three clerk's office employees have resigned. On Friday, Superior Court Judge Kent Harrell decided in Craver's removal hearing that Craver did not willingly engage in misconduct and therefore could reclaim her position as clerk. ...
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...
Local volunteers receive highest local level of recognition
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Volunteer Onslow, a program of United Way of Onslow County, will recognize the accomplishments and commitment demonstrated by outstanding community volunteers in the area’s largest local volunteer recognition ceremony. The 2024 Golden Rule Lightkeeper Awards, will be held Thursday April 25 at a ceremony for the nominees. In partnership with the Onslow […]
Bags for the Brave kicks off in May
People across eastern North Carolina have an opportunity to help area service members by donating to "Bags for the Brave.”. Navy Federal Credit Union, the USO of North Carolina, and News12 are collecting personal care items for service members. For the entire month of May Navy Federal Credit Union will...
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 […]
NC State Highway Patrol seeks information on Tootle Road fatal hit and run
UPDATE: The pedestrian that was hit, Cierra Lindsey Bergins, 31, of Sneads Ferry, has passed away from injuries sustained from the hit-and-run. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking information on a pedestrian hit-and-run that happened in Carteret County around 8:20 p.m. Friday night, April 19. The collision left...
Law enforcement looking for suspect in larceny from Rack Room Shoes
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — The Jacksonville Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying suspects involved in a larceny from Rack Room Shoes. Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call (910)-938-6411 or (910)-938-3273. A cash reward of up to $5,000 could be available for information deemed...
Jacksonville holds ceremony to honor fallen Marine
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A ceremony was held to honor Sergeant Colin Arslanbas who died in a training exercise last Thursday night in Carteret County near Camp Lejeune. Sgt. Arslanbas joined the military on March 16, 2020, and was promoted to sergeant on April 1st. To remember Sgt. Arslanbas, the...
Eight NC teens recognized as Military Child of the Year semifinalists in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -The military communities in Eastern Carolina are truly special but it can sometimes be easy to forget the outstanding children, who wear the title of being a military child. A national non-profit looking to recognize exceptional military children, recently selected eight teens from our state as semifinalists...
Krug Joins Infinity Acupuncture
Infinity Acupuncture, which has offices in Hampstead and Wilmington, recently welcomed Cassandra Krug to its staff, according to a news release. Krug is a licensed acupuncturist who graduated from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington, with a master's degree in acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the release stated. She has a National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) board certification. She is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado and North Carolina, and she has advanced training in both sports medicine and the Balance Method.
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