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ALERT: Thunderstorms Friday afternoon; Some may become severe

Thunderstorms Friday afternoon; Some may become severe

Wind and hail the main threats
Showers and storms develop later in the afternoon and evening

Crime

Chasity Wilburn
New Bern woman arrested on drug charges at Kinston hotel

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Congressman Greg Murphy visiting Washington clinic amid federal healthcare funding cuts

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Beaufort County Community College makes history with record-breaking graduating class size.
Beaufort County Community College makes history with record-breaking graduating class size
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Jim Howard-WITN

Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Dodging showers and a few storms on Friday

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jim Howard
A few strong storms possible Friday afternoon

Sports

Conley walks it off

H.S. Baseball & Softball Playoffs 2nd Round (Thursday)

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dugan Lloyd
Highlights, Interviews & Scores from Thursday's Playoffs.

National

Cardinal Robert Prevost appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being...

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
The Catholic Church has chosen Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, to be the new Pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Crime

Stephanie Morales

Kinston woman behind bars after crashing into the Piggly Wiggly

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
A Kinston woman was arrested after crashing into a grocery store this afternoon.

National

FILE - Host Reba McEntire speaks during the 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on...

Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MARIA SHERMAN, AP Music Writer
The moment everyone was waiting for arrived right at the top of the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Regional

The 53-year-old man was shot and killed this morning by a state trooper.

Man killed after officer-involved shooting in Durham County traffic stop

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
A Creedmore man was shot and killed by a state trooper after a traffic stop near Durham.
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Beaufort County Community College makes history with record-breaking graduating class size
Beaufort County Community College makes history with record-breaking graduating class size

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Kinston woman behind bars after crashing into the Piggly Wiggly
Kinston woman behind bars after crashing into the Piggly Wiggly

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Pitt County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K-9 officer
Pitt County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K-9 officer

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Saving Graces 4 Felines: Meet Sport

Saving Graces 4 Felines: Meet Sport

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Gigi Barnett
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Robert Prevost is the first American to become a pope.

Infant of Prague Catholic School in Jacksonville reacts to new pope

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Olivia Dols
At least 89 of 133 cardinals voted to have Robert Prevost become the pope.

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From brushing, to learning how to walk their cows, students are learning everything on cows...

Craven-Pamlico youth dairy project

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Steven Glover
The Craven County Agricultural Cooperative Extension has partnered with a dairy farm to acquire six calves and with a farmer just outside of New Bern to create a youth project where children can learn about caring for calves.

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Investigators in Craven County are looking into how a cow received a severe eye injury, while...

Fund drive made for cow with eye injury in Craven County

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Steven Glover
Craven County Animal Protective Services is investigating how a cow surrendered into its care got a severe eye injury.

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Martin County Schools gets ready for first production in new theater program

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Chris Cooke
It’s the first time the school system has had a theater program in at least 20 years, we’re told.

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Bertie County Animal Shelter

Bertie County residents express concern for animals amid shelter funds being pulled for a basketball court

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Elise Sandlin
Residents expressed their frustration about poor conditions, including cramped quarters and overheating as temperatures rise ahead of summer.

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Greenville road closed for repairs starting next week

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
The NCDOT says beginning next Monday, Dickinson Avenue from West 8th Street to Reade Circle will be closed as crews perform utility work.

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The challenge for firefighters and US Forest Service lies not in the flames on the surface,...

Black Swamp fire now 70% contained

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
There’s been some improvement in the fire burning in the Croatan National Forest.

Crime

Donta Valentine and Tineshia Brown

Two people facing multiple drug charges after Williamston traffic stop

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Two people are behind bars on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Williamston.

Crime

Joshua Dupree

Newport says building inspector fired after drug trafficking charges

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Joshua Dupree was charged Tuesday by Morehead City Police, according to warrants.

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Pitt County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K-9 officer

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Meet Deputy Chili!

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Craven County Partners In Education announces annual luncheon

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Tickets are $35 per person, and the event is open to the public.

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Dustin Staples-WITN

Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: More clouds than sun today; Watching for showers/storms Friday

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dustin Staples
Keep the rain gear on stand by this weekend

Travel

The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry

Ocracoke Express begins summer schedule next week

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
A popular ferry route will extend its operation hours for the seventh summer season.

National

Cans of baked beans have been recalled in 23 states.

Cans of beans recalled in 23 states

Updated: May. 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM EDT
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By CNN Newsource Staff
Cans of baked beans have been recalled in 23 states.

National

FILE - President Donald Trump gives a commencement address at the University of Alabama,...

Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press
The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

News

Craven County Animal Protective Services says the cow was recently surrendered to them.

Fund drive set up for cow with severe eye injury

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
Craven County Animal Protective Services says the cow was recently surrendered to them.

News

Coastal Land Trust completes purchase of South End of Topsail Beach

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The property was purchased on April 29 and as part of the transaction, a 1-acre portion of the site was sold to the Town of Topsail Beach. That includes the existing parking area and surrounding land.

News

Farahnaz Nazari

Academic excellence ceremony for refugee student

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WITN Web Team
After travelling more than 7,000 miles and making Craven County her new home, 7th grader Farahnaz Nazari’s academic prowess is helping her stand out.

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Board of Education votes on budget

Controversial budget for 2025-2026 school year denied by Craven County Board of Education

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM EDT
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By Elise Sandlin
The Board of Education met Wednesday night for a special meeting to vote on the controversial 2025-2026 school budget.

State

The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The top lawyer for the GOP’s House speaker has been named to the position

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“Battle of the Badges” blood drive event taking place tomorrow in Morehead City

“Battle of the Badges” blood drive event kicks off in Morehead City

Updated: May. 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
Who will win this year’s “Battle of the Badges” - the Morehead City Police or the Fire-EMS Department?
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