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Stretch of highway in Jones County dedicated to former state senator

JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A stretch of highway in Jones County now honors former State Senator Cecil Hargett. The North Carolina Department of Transportation dedicated part of U.S. 258, from Highway 41 to Tuckahoe Swamp, in his honor. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered in Trenton on Tuesday for a ceremony to unveil the signs.

Jones County, NC · 3d
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Christmas parades planned across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties

Christmas parades are scheduled in five communities across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties on Dec. 5 and 6, bringing holiday celebrations to Kinston, La Grange, Maysville, Snow Hill, Pink Hill and Trenton.

Lenoir County, NC · 18h

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Smith moves ahead of Murphy in close 3rd District race

Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. has moved ahead of Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy in the race to represent North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.

North Carolina · 2d

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Former Kinston firefighter Brad Parker passes away

Former Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue Engineer Brad Parker passed away on Nov. 9, the department announced. Parker served with the department from June 23, 2003, through Jan. 29, 2020. The department asked the community to keep his family in its thoughts. Visitation is scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30...

Kinston, NC · 8h
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Trent Court buildings set for demolition after sitting vacant since Hurricane Florence

NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern’s Board of Aldermen approved an agreement to begin the process of demolishing the vacant Trent Court buildings, according to Alderman Trey Ferguson. Ferguson says the agreement is with the New Bern Housing Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office. The demolition...

New Bern, NC · 1d

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JD Vance arrives in New Bern for Marine Corps birthday ball

NEW BERN, NC- Vice President JD Vance made a special appearance in New Bern on Thursday night, alongside a heavy law enforcement presence. We captured footage during our 6 o’clock show, when Vance was pulling into the Riverfront Convention Center. News 12 team was there live for the arrival.

New Bern, NC · 1d

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Kinston Teens founder receives UNC Chapel Hill’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award

KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - The founder of a youth-led nonprofit in Kinston has received this year’s UNC-Chapel Hill Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Chris Suggs, founder and CEO of Kinston Teens, was honored Thursday night. The award recognizes alumni who have shown leadership at the university or in their communities....

Kinston, NC · 8h

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New Bern golf tournament helps fund cancer patient support

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The 2026 Journey of Hope Golf Tournament has raised $145,560 to help benefit local cancer patients. Journey of Hope provides financial assistance as well as support service to cancer patients who are receiving treatment through CarolinaEast. By helping patients with expenses and needs, it allows patients to focus on healing […]

New Bern, NC · 2d

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Widespread frost/freeze still on track for Saturday night

Eastern North Carolina remains on target for a widespread, significant frost/freeze risk Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The coldest air we have seen this season will settle in from Friday through early next week. This will bring the coldest air to most areas along and west of Highway 17.

Martin County, NC · 1d

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‘In the huddle’: Champ Burton’s 27 years of giving back

After a 6-0 championship season, Holloway coach Champ Burton reflects on 27 years of volunteering, the families he has helped and the power of a huddle.

Kinston, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Lieutenant Governor visits community college in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - On Thursday, North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt visited Coastal Carolina Community College. As part of her Future Ready Community College Tour, Hunt visited some of the college’s programs. She visited the welding shop, observed the dental hygiene and dental assisting program, and the powerline technician class.

Jacksonville, NC · 1d

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Nearly 50 employers expected at Nov. 13 career fair at Lenoir Community College

KINSTON, Lenoir County — A regional career fair is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at Lenoir Community College’s Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center. The North Carolina Global TransPark says nearly 50 local and regional employers are expected. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...

Kinston, NC · 20h

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Holloway 12U Football Finishes Undefeated, Claims City and County Championships

Holloway 12U football finished 6-0 to claim city and county championships as volunteer coach Champ Burton marked 27 years of youth football coaching.

Kinston, NC · 2d

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Lenoir Community College, ECU announce new engineering transfer agreement

Lenoir Community College (LCC) and East Carolina University (ECU) have announced a new agreement allowing engineering students to transfer from LCC to ECU to pursue a bachelor's degree. The partnership was celebrated during a signing ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 10. Under the agreement, students earning an Associate in Science in Engineering...

Kinston, NC · 2d

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North Carolina recovers record $3.7 million in unpaid wages as worker complaints rise

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley says complaints about unpaid wages are increasing across the state, with his department recovering a record $3.7 million for workers last year, including nearly $14,000 in Craven County. Farley discussed the issue with Public Radio East on Tuesday while visiting New Bern for a...

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More than 50 march 22 miles from Havelock to New Bern for veteran suicide awareness

More than 50 people pushed through sore feet and aching bodies to complete a 22-mile walk from Havelock to New Bern on Wednesday, driven by personal ties to military service and a mission to support veterans. The annual “March for the 22” ended at the Freshwater Beer Company brewery in...

New Bern, NC · 2d

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This Free North Carolina Powwow Fills a Weekend With Drums, Dancing, and Dozens of Native Vendors

Some of the best weekends in North Carolina start at a place you would normally drive right past without a second look. Picture a plain veterans hall with a wide grassy field, and then imagine that field filling with the deep beat of drums, swirling regalia, and the smell of good food drifting from vendor tents.

Jacksonville, NC · 2d

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Without Limits Christian Center marks 13th year of Operation Give Thanks food giveaway

As many families prepare for Thanksgiving, a New Bern church is working to help those facing food insecurity by providing free holiday meals. Without Limits Christian Center in New Bern will give away 500 turkey dinner boxes as part of its annual “Operation Give Thanks” event. The giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8:30 a.m.

New Bern, NC · 2d

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Teens get 1-hour Q&A with correctional officer at Havelock library

HAVELOCK, Craven County — Havelock Public Library is hosting a conversation with a local correctional officer for teens Friday, Nov. 13. The library says teens can ask questions and learn about a career in corrections. The session will also cover workplace skills that can be useful in any job...

Havelock, NC · 19h

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Drop-in session tackles rezoning plan for 1,200-plus acres west of New Bern

New Bern residents gathered at Craven Community College on Tuesday for a drop-in session to learn more about the proposed warehouse rezoning of over 1,200 acres on the western part of New Bern. People in New Bern gathered at Craven Community College on Tuesday night for a drop-in session to...

New Bern, NC · 3d