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Marine Centered Medical Home now open at Marine Corps Air Station New River
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT)- Marine Corps Air Station New River is celebrating the grand opening of the Marine Centered Medical Home. The project has been in motion since 2013 and is going to serve nearly 7,000 Marines and Sailors based at the air station. There are now more exam and treatment rooms available along with vision, […]
Emergency workers stress safety amid flooding concerns for drivers
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County emergency leaders are reminding people about the danger on the roads, even after the rain has fallen. Some areas around Pitt County are still showing some signs of flooding as the area is prone to flash floods. Emergency personnel said people should drive slowly in severe weather, check their […]
Man arrested, accused of not installing swimming pools after being paid
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A Richlands man was arrested July 21 on two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. Sandy Kyle Mobley, 32, was charged after the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office received complaints about a contractor failing to install a swimming pool after being paid. One person said Mobley was paid $6,825 to […]
Former Ayden-Grifton quarterback wins Scholar Award from National Football Foundation
CARY, N.C. (WNCT) — The National Football Foundation Bill Dooley Chapter hosted its annual Pigskin Preview in Cary Friday. Crowds came out to see college football coaches like UNC’s Mack Brown and ECU’s Mike Houston, among others. The 2024 Bill Dooley Scholar Award was announced and the winner is former Ayden-Grifton quarterback Ashton Watkins. Watkins […]
“People don’t really think about the need,” food banks, shelters lack summer volunteers
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Over the summer, many local food banks and soup kitchens see a decrease in volunteers and donations. “Outside of the holiday months, it is a little bit slower because people don’t really think about the need and the need is even bigger around kids,” Food Bank of CENC Director of Regional […]
Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
Eighteen Eastern N.C. swim sites fail water quality standard tests
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Eighteen different sites across Eastern N.C. have failed Swim Guide tests this week after recent periods of heavy rains. Sites that failed to meet the water quality standards include: “This is a direct result of the enormous amount of rain we’ve had over the last week or so,” said Sound Rivers’ […]
One woman drowns, another victim, bystander rescued from water in Emerald Isle
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Emergency services responded to Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle Thursday for a water rescue. Upon arrival, emergency crews found two victims and a bystander rescuer 50-60 feet from the shore. Ocean rescue and fire department employees brought all three people to shore. The emergency call was received around 4:15 p.m. […]
Congressman Don Davis endorses VP Harris as Democratic nominee
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — Friday, Congressman Don Davis announced his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President. Congressman Davis also announced support for Governor Roy Cooper as a choice for Harris for her running mate. Davis said the administration and Congress must address the concerns of the Southern border […]
Jacksonville Police Department hosts 11th Annual Running with the Law Races
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jacksonville Police Department is hosting its 11th Annual Running with the Law Races on August 3. The event will take place at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K or one mile “fun run.” Registration is at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Anywhere/RunningwiththeLaw5K. Runners can pick up their race packets at Jacksonville […]
Woman convicted in Death by Distribution Case in Carteret County
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A 42-year-old woman pleaded guilty to Death by Distribution of Controlled Substances in the death of 30-year-old Pawnee Schmitz. According to a press release from the District Attorney of Prosecutorial District Four, on May 29, 2023, Carteret County Sheriff’s Department responded to Community Road in Davis, N.C. Schmitz’s father made the […]
Pitt County Animal Services halts accepting cats and kittens due to treating feline calicivirus
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Animal Services has announced they will not be accepting cats and kittens for the next four weeks. From July 26 to August 26 they will not be accepting cats and kittens due to halting intake services to effectively quarantine and treat the cats diagnosed with feline calicivirus (FVC). FVC […]
Greensboro Police Department announces completion of on-site assessment for reaccreditation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greensboro Police Department has announced the successful completion of its on-site assessment for reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This milestone underscores the department’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement practices. The assessment was conducted over the past four days by […]
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