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Jacksonville man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Jacksonville man will spend between 29-35.8 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced on Friday. The sentencing was presided over for Darwin Robinson by Judge Henry L. Stevens, IV. Dick McNeil, Attorney at Law, represented the defendant. Mike Maultsby was the prosecutor. Officials said […]
Duplin County man sentenced after jury finds him guilty
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A jury in Onslow County found a Duplin County man guilty of three felony charges on Thursday. Roland Young was sentenced to a minimum of 160 months (13 years, 4 months) and a maximum of 204 months (17 months) in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. His charges were felony […]
One person extracted following rollover crash in Newport
Newport, NC — One person was extricated from a vehicle following a rollover crash in Newport earlier today, May 1. First responders from Havelock Fire Department, Newport Fire Department and Newport Police responded to the scene. Fire crews began providing aid and successfully removed the patient from the overturned...
North Carolina man wins $1 million after buying $10 scratch-off at gas station
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Joseph Mclamb, of Jacksonville, bought a $10 scratch-off ticket and won the first $1 million top prize in a new scratch-off game, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Mclamb bought his winning Ultimate Dash ticket from the Circle K on New Bern Highway in Jacksonville. When Mclamb arrived […]
Pedestrian hit Thursday morning in Newport
NEWPORT — A woman was transported by ambulance Thursday morning to Carteret Health Care after being hit by a vehicle on Chatham Street near Gil’s Market in Newport. There was no information on the woman’s condition, other than she was alive when transported. According to N.C. Highway...
Residents observe National Day of Prayer
EMERALD ISLE — From government to the family, about 30 people gathered to pray for areas of national concern Thursday at Encounter61 Church. They were among many in the county and nation who joined for the annual observance of National Day of Prayer, which dates back to a federal law that established the day in 1952.
West baseball team falls 3-2 to Swansboro, shuts out Dixon 8-0
HOLLY RIDGE — The West Carteret baseball team split its last two 3A Coastal Conference games and remain in contention for the runner-up spot. The Patriots followed a 3-2 loss to Swansboro with an 8-0 shutout of Dixon.
Jacksonville law enforcement supports Special Olympics NC with torch run
On Friday members of Jacksonville Department of Public Safety participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run benefits Special Olympics North Carolina, the nonprofit that helps athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in year-round programs with different sports. The run began with the Jacksonville Police at the Department...
Former Navy corpsman pleads guilty in murder of toddler in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A former Navy corpsman this morning pleaded guilty to killing a toddler in Jacksonville more than four years ago. Ricardo Montesinos admitted to second-degree murder in the death of Annaley Ratliff. The two-year-old died on January 1, 2020, after police were called to Ravenwood Apartments. At...
Jacksonville police seek public's aid in identifying Target larceny suspects
Jacksonville police are requesting the public's help in identifying two larceny suspects. Law enforcement say the incident happened at the Target store located on Western Boulevard on March 2, 2024 around 10:50 in the morning. The female person of interest is described a light-skinned black woman that was seen wearing...
BOA denies trailer appeal: Owner of lot might be allowed storage yet
An appeal by Kirby Lee Everette Jr. might have failed, but that does not mean he will not be allowed to keep his marine-related equipment on a vacant lot in Swansboro at some point. In September Andrea Correll, Swansboro planner and code enforcement officer, told Everette to remove the boats,...
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