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NEW INFO: Trio charged with safecracking at Greenville bank
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Two Louisiana residents and a Texas man are in an Eastern Carolina jail accused of stealing money out of a Greenville bank’s ATM. Greenville police say two people used a truck stolen earlier to use a tow strap to get money inside an ATM in the parking lot of the PNC Bank on East Arlington Boulevard.
Crime Roundup: Farmville woman stopped in stolen truck
A woman was charged by both Pitt County and Greenville authorities after she was found driving a truck that was reported stolen earlier in the day. A news release from the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said that about 10 a.m. April 21, a deputy was on patrol at Stantonsburg Road in an attempt to locate a white GMC truck that was reported stolen by the Greenville Police Department. A corresponding...
Man involved in fatal crash in 2023 found guilty, sentenced
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greenville man who was involved in a vehicle crash that killed one just over a year ago has been found guilty and has been sentenced. On April 19, Brandon Creighton was found guilty by a jury in Pitt County Superior Court of Felony Death by Vehicle, Felony Serious Injury by […]
Greenville teen accused of threatening to “shoot up” Kinston High School
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man is in jail after police say he threatened to “shoot up” Kinston High School. Greenville police on Wednesday arrested Je’marion Williams. The 18-year-old is charged with communicating a threat of mass violence on education property. An arrest warrant obtained by...
WATCH: Video shows emotional return to work for Greenville officer shot in the line of duty
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville Police Department officer returned to work Wednesday morning after being shot in the line of duty. Video shows Officer Jeremiah Lovelace being received by a hallway of clapping colleagues on his first day back at work. “We had a bunch of staff put together...
How fast can these guys clean MrBeast’s house?
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — With all the traveling MrBeast does, you would think he needs someone to clean his house while he’s gone. That’s especially true when his friends come over unannounced. MrBeast posts a video, ‘Deal or No Deal’ style, with Howie Mandel In his latest Instagram video, we see how those friends are […]
Ayden man arrested in 2022 killing in Greenville
A 22-year-old Ayden man was arrested last week in connection to a Greenville man’s death two years ago, authorities said. Greenville Police Deparmtment officers on April 17 charged David Infitar Tarrant, 22, 370 Thad Little Road, with an open count of murder in the death of William Christopher Rushing, 36. Police found Rushing dead on March 24, 2022, in a grassy area at the 3900 block of Vancroft Circle near...
Pitt County 3rd, 4th and 5th graders compete in Math Mania competition
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Students from Pitt County Schools went head-to-head in the 21st Annual Math Mania competition on the East Carolina University campus in Greenville on Thursday. The event featured more than 200 third, fourth and fifth graders solving several rounds of arithmetic against other local schools. Fifth grader...
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office seeking to identify theft suspects
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) -The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in a recent break-in. On Saturday, April 20, at around 8 p.m., authorities say the two people in the picture with this story broke into Hugo Auto Sales on Cameron Langston Road in Grifton and took several items from the business.
Suspect arrested on multiple charges after arrest in Bethel
BETHEL, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspect has been arrested and is facing numerous charges after his arrest for multiple crimes. Markavious Antonio Williams, 34, was arrested by deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office after warrants were issued for his arrest. The arrest warrants were issued after deputies developed him as a suspect in a […]
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Staying dry into the weekend with a warm up next week
As we had another cooler start to the day, temperatures will remain on the comfortable and dry side as we go into the weekend. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 70s to the low 80s. Overnight lows will hold in the 50s. More sunshine than clouds will...
Pitt County deputies looking for missing teenager
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to find a teen reported missing. Pitt County deputies say Amir Rivers, 17, was seen in Greenville around 6 p.m. last night wearing a black and red hoodie with black shorts and black, red, and green colored Jordans.
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Fern
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A two-year-old Pit Bull mix is available for adoption at the Pitt County Animal Shelter. Ferm is a sweet girl who enjoys her outside time with the shelter staff. She needs an owner who will allow her to get her energy out. After Fern gets the zoomies out of her system, […]
Law enforcement looking for suspects in break in of auto business
LENOIR COUNTY — Law enforcement in Lenoir County is looking for help in identifying two suspects involved in a break in of Hugo Auto Sales in Grifton. They said suspects were caught on camera and taking several things from the business on Apr. 20, 2024. Anyone with information on...
Bike NC Coastal Ride kicks into gear in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A combination of boats and bicycles took over Mac “Bear” Hodges Park in Washington on Thursday as the Bike NC Coastal Ride opened up for its ride this weekend. The ride features over 1,300 participants, spanning in age from 4-91 with the average age being 63. Two riders, Jennifer Betts and […]
Farmville’s Dogwood Festival starts today, runs through Sunday
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Farmville Dogwood Festival is returning again this year and offers a fun-filled weekend of events you won’t want to miss. The festival will be held at the Farmville Town Commons and kicks off Thursday, April 25th with opening ceremonies, live music, and One Price Ride Night. Friday’s festivities start at 9 a.m. with arts and crafts and end at 11 p.m. with amusements. Saturday features exhibits, animals, a BMX Stunt show, live music, and so much more. Sunday closes the festival with a worship service, face painting, rides, and live music.
Concert on the Common returns Thursday in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Another year of Concert on the Common in Greenville is set to kick off this week. Inner Banks Media, with the assistance of the Greenville Junior League and the City of Greenville, will present another year of the series starting this Thursday at 6 p.m. The...
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