Kelci O'Donnell
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Blacksburg, VA, United States
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Former American Idol contestant to remain behind bars following second bond hearing
Former American Idol contestant, Caleb Kennedy, will remain behind bars following a second bond hearing Thursday morning. → Read More
Protesters gather outside Spartanburg Medical Center pushing for medical freedom
People against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate gathered Friday outside of Spartanburg Medical Center. → Read More
Week 6 high school football: Jacksonville wins thriller over New Bern, East Duplin knocks off Kinston
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Week 6 of the high school football season had two epic games, some high-scoring affairs and much more. Unbeaten Jacksonville, the No. 2 team in the Touchdown Friday Top 9 poll, knocked off previously unbeaten New Bern, the No. 1 team in our poll — 29-28. The Cardinals won the game […] → Read More
High school football Week 5 scores: New Bern rolls to win over Havelock; Kinston stays unbeaten with victory
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — What was billed as maybe the top high school football game of the season ended up being all New Bern on Friday. The Bears, the No. 1-ranked team in the Touchdown Friday Top 9 poll, rolled to a convincing 42-7 victory over a tough Havelock team, which came in as the […] → Read More
Week 2: Rose falls to Cleveland; Washington, Jacksonville each improve to 2-0
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — When it was all said and done, Week 2 of the high school football season had at least 10 postponed or canceled games. But there was football. Friday’s game of the night was a one-sided affair as Cleveland beat J.H. Rose, 55-14. Omarion Hampton, who is headed to the University of […] → Read More
Procession, services honor late Sheriff Danny Heath Sunday
TRENTON, N.C. (WNCT) People are gathering to honoring the late Sheriff Danny R. Heath Sunday. Services are being held at the Jones County Civil Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. A procession is scheduled to follow. CLICK HERE for Danny Heath’s obituary Heath has been the Jones County sheriff since 2010. On Tuesday, the […] → Read More
City of Washington celebrates Juneteenth, unveils new historic marker
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) –Saturday, people were celebrating the end of slavery across the United States. It’s known as ‘Juneteenth,’ and it’s now a federal holiday. People in Eastern North Carolina were taking part in a special commemoration in Washington for the first city-wide Juneteenth celebration. Locals honored black history and took the time to educate […] → Read More
Live blog: Final full day of Big Rock as anglers look to reel in the big one
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Day 5 of the 63rd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is the final full day of competition. While Friday’s fishing runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday’s fishing wraps up an hour earlier. That means anglers literally have 11 hours left to capture that big blue. LEADERBOARD Natural, […] → Read More
Blog: Big Rock reaches fourth day of competition after no marlin caught on Wednesday
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s Day 4 of the 63rd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and there’s a little bit more pressure on the anglers. Only two blue marlins have been boated and brought to the weigh station so far this week. None were boated Wednesday, leaving participants with three days left to […] → Read More
Online Originals: All you need to know about 24th annual KWLA tournament, 63rd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — People are gathering from across the country at the Morehead City waterfront for a full week of competition. This weekend, the 24th annual Keli Wagner Lady Angler (KWLA) fishing tournament kicked off with activities on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, Morehead City prepares for a busy week ahead for the […] → Read More
NOW in ENC: Concert on the Common kicks off Thursday
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Join 9OYS for our new segment “Now in ENC.” It’s a time for our digital reporters to dive into local topics in Eastern North Carolina and host guests to further the conversation. This week, 9OYS digital reporter Kelci O’Donnell chats with Hank Hinton about the Concert on the Common. The Summer […] → Read More
Four killed, two injured in two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 264 Bypass in Greenville
The N.C. State Highway Patrol confirmed the death of four teens with two others injured after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday. → Read More
Greenville woman celebrates 100th birthday, gets proclamation from mayor
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Birthdays come once a year and for one Greenville woman, she has seen quite a few of them. One hundred to be exact. Family members of Mary Wooden held a special celebration at the American Legion on Sunday afternoon. This year marks her 100th year of life, and her family wanted […] → Read More
Greenville church holds Holocaust commemoration
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — People in Greenville gathered at the First Christian Church on Sunday to commemorate a tragic time in our history. Two Eastern North Carolina natives, Julia Petrasso and Alan Schreier, shared their personal stories from the Holocaust. Petrasso explained the life of her late grandmother, Krystyna, a journalist whose parents were murdered […] → Read More
Rain wins again; Martinsville to have doubleheader Sunday
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Rain forced the postponement of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway after just 42 laps Saturday night, setting up a doubleheader Sunday. The day will start at noon with the completion of an Xfinity Series race that was suspended after 91 laps Friday night. That race has 159 laps […] → Read More
New Bern Police investigate shooting at Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) An investigation is underway in New Bern after a man was found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. At approximately 9:26 a.m. New Bern Police responded to the Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina, 101 Howell Road, in reference to an individual who had been shot. Police are currently on the scene. The […] → Read More
Man safe after dog alerts of residential fire in Rose Hill
ROSE HILL, N.C. (WNCT) Fire crews responded to a structure fire Saturday morning in Duplin County. Officials received a call around 10:45 a.m. of a two-story structure fire at 110 North Railroad Street in Rose Hill. The owner of the home, wanting to remain anonymous, was inside when the fire ignited. He says his dog, […] → Read More
J.H. Rose, Havelock, Jacksonville among big high school football winners in Week 3
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It was another big week of high school football for schools in Eastern North Carolina. Some of the scores definitely indicate it. J.H. Rose, Havelock and Jacksonville were some of the big winners on Friday. Overall, there was a lot of offense put up by those and other teams, most against […] → Read More
ECU golf team places 8th at Pinehurst
PINEHURST, N.C. – The East Carolina University men’s golf team finished eighth at the Wake Forest Invitational Tuesday at Pinehurst No. 2, carding a 54-hole total of 50-over-par 890 (309-287-294). The Pirates began the day in 10th place but managed to climb two spots in the team standings after firing a 294 in the final […] → Read More
SILVER ALERT: Rocky Mount Police search for missing, endangered man
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCT/MISSING PERSONS CENTER) The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered man. Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for 68-year-old John Thomas Watson, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment. Watson is described as a white male […] → Read More