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J.H. Rose student killed last week in Highway 11 crash funeral today
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The J.H. Rose High School student killed in a collision last week is being laid to rest Wednesday morning. According to an obituary, Caroline Lupton’s funeral service is this morning at 11 a.m. Lupton died from a crash that happened last Wednesday at the intersection...
Local runner raises money for homeless by running 30 marathons in 30 days
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - One runner in our area is raising money for a local homeless shelter but not in the way you would think. 22-year-old Lucas Autrey is running 30 marathons in 30 days. Autrey says it’s a journey of endurance to inspire and serve the ENC community. “For me, running is like consistency and discipline and just helps to set the rest of your day.”
Police searching for missing Farmville man
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police in one Eastern Carolina town are hoping you can help them locate a missing man. Farmville police say Bobby Barnes was last seen Thursday morning. The man was driving a green Ford Escape with North Carolina plate VCB-3529. Police say Barnes may have been heading...
WNCT.com’s Happenings out East
Editor’s note: “Happening Out East” is a new segment on WNCT.com where events taking place in Greenville and Eastern North Carolina will be showcased each Thursday. If you have an event you want included, email us at newsdesk@wnct.com or email Jamie Ennis at jennis@wnct.com. You can also find and include events on our WNCT Community Calendar. […]
Kristy Kelly: The complex role of churches in my life
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, I embarked on a series of personal columns detailing my journey toward improved mental well-being. A sense of community provides a feeling of acceptance. It’s something that has always been missing in my life. Churches have always meant something different to me.
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: A quiet and warm end to the week; Showers/storms this weekend
After an active Wednesday evening, Thursday will be the calm after the storm for Eastern NC. Highs will top out out in the upper 70s, with a slight humid feel to the air. Clouds will start to move in overnight, prompting an isolated light shower or a few raindrops, but most will stay rain free. Lows in the 50s.
Driver gets prison time in fatal crash
A man was sentenced to an active term in state prison Monday after pleading guilty to felony death by motor vehicle and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court. Brandon Lamar Collins, 38, formerly a Wilson resident who now lists an address in Middlesex, was sentenced to a minimum of 8 years, 9 […] The post Driver gets prison time in fatal crash first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Train station canopy work begins
The long-awaited renovation of the canopy at the century-old Wilson Train Station has started. Wilson-based MidSouth Roofing and Construction has the $750,000 contract with the city of Wilson to restore the 378-foot-long canopy. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad built the Wilson Train Station in 1924, and the city of Wilson purchased the historic structure from CSX in 1994. Bankston Lewis, […] The post Train station canopy work begins first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ECU Health raises mental health awareness with annual expo
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health is bringing resources to the community as a part of Mental Health Month. Next Tuesday the health system is hosting its 12th annual Mental Health Expo. There will be more than 40 groups attending to provide local mental health and substance abuse resources. “For individuals, it’s for family members, […]
High school roundup: Conley, Rose both fall in extra-inning thrillers
It was a night of wild coincidences, extra innings and heartbreak for two of the city’s high school baseball titans. D.H. Conley and J.H. Rose both saw their third-round state playoff games go scoreless into extra innings on Wednesday night thanks to four dazzling pitching performances, but both the 4A Vikings and the 3A Rampants were stunned by late rallies to see their seasons end in shutouts on their respective home fields. ...
Wilson car dealer charged with insurance fraud
A Duplin County man is charged with insurance and car title application fraud, after North Carolina’s insurance commissioner says the Wilson car dealer submitted a forged signature to the DMV following an insurance claim concerning a Jeep that was titled under the name of a person whose identity was stolen.
Maynard Children's Hospital verified as Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
The James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital has been verified as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, ECU Health reported, and joins ECU Health Medical Center as the only trauma center with that distinction east of Raleigh. ECU Health reported Thursday that the children's hospital's trauma level status was verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma. “We are proud of the dedication that all of our...
Crime Roundup: RV, tools, solar panel, mower stolen from Pitt County residence
Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help to locate items stolen from a residence in northwestern Pitt County. A news release from the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said that a KZ Sportsman RV travel trailer, generator, several solar panels, chainsaws, a utility trailer, table saw and zero-turn mower were stolen. A corresponding incident report said the theft took place about 8:45 a.m. May 10 in the 2100 block of...
Millennials and Gen-Zers preferring ‘dry dating’ as new trend arises
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — There is a new trend on the rise between single millennials and Gen-Z. It’s what they’re calling “dry dating” where they go on alcohol-free dates, which over 50% of people prefer. The point of it is to create sober connections between each other. Datingnews.com surveyed millennials and Gen-Zers from across the […]
Mixing with Maggie: Veggie Pizza
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - What you’ll need:. 2. Unroll both cans of dough; separate dough into 4 long rectangles. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place dough; press in bottom and up sides to form crust. 3. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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