Aaron Deane
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Greenville, NC, United States
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Spirit AeroSystems give Kinston Non-Profit major donation
Kinston, N.C. (WNCT) A Lenoir County group is getting help in efforts to fight hunger after a decline in donations. Spirit AeroSystems is serving up $20,000 to Mary’s Kitchen in Kinston. The money comes from Spirit’s “Good Neighbor Fund.” Mary’s Kitchen was founded in 1984 to feed the hungry in the Kinston area. Volunteers serve […] → Read More
Doctors say we can’t relax our safety guidelines even though people are getting vaccinated
Martin County, North Carolina (WNCT) Health professionals want people to stay vigilant about COVID even as more people get coronavirus vaccinations. They say precautions are necessary even if you’ve got the shot. Vaccines are important medications to build up your immune system to fight a particular virus. In this case, it’s COVID-19. Martin County doctors […] → Read More
Local lawyer shares how co-parents can work out differences about COVID vaccines and their kids
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) Many people will make a decision on whether or not to get the COVID vaccine when it’s available. It will be up to parents to decide if their children should get it. Attorneys say divorced or “Co-Parenting” families add new wrinkles to that decision-making process. Each parent may have a different viewpoint […] → Read More
New Year, New resolution: restock your pantries and disaster supplies kit
Greenville, N.C. (WNCT) During the New Year, we tend to make new goals for ourselves to try to achieve. Emergency managers are suggesting that you add a new goal to your resolution list restocking your pantries and disaster supplies kit. An emergency can happen anytime, to anyone. That’s why this New Year emergency managers want […] → Read More
GPD shares local crime trends during the holiday season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) The holidays are supposed to be a time of happiness and cheer, but sometimes criminals can quickly spoil that. Greenville officers call them crimes of opportunity. It happens when a thief sees you as an easy target. They say those crimes increase around this time of year. Crooks try to take gifts […] → Read More
Greenville church to hold drive-up grocery giveaway this weekend
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Members of a Pitt County church are working to make the season bright and filling for people in the east. Koinonia Christian Center in Greenville will host this weekend’s “Dare to believe” grocery giveaway. It’s a drive-up event where you can get a free, warm meal and a bag full of groceries. […] → Read More
Christmas light safety during the Holiday season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) This holiday season not only comes with gifts and joy it also comes with lights and eye-catching decorations. But experts say it’s important to make sure your decorations are not dangerous. While these lights are fun and beautiful to look at, if you don’t install and take of them correctly the sight […] → Read More
Local economic developers start relying on technology to secure deals due to COVID
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Local developers say COVID-19 isn’t keeping companies from moving to the East. But economic developers are making adjustments due to the pandemic and some of those changes may be permanent. Locally these developers are switching from in-person visits and trade shows to virtual ones. It’s not just happening here in the east, […] → Read More
3 apartments catch fire Thursday morning in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Officials said three apartments were involved in a fire on Cheyennne Court near Charles Boulevard and Red Banks Road. The fire was reported early Thursday morning at approximately 4 a.m. One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Crews extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under […] → Read More
App-based African American Culture Trail planned to launch Spring 2021
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) The Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau is working to showcase African American history. The group spent the past year on plans to share that history in a creative way. The people behind it are incorporating hand-held technology in what they call the African American Cultural Trail. It’s an app-based program taking […] → Read More
Operation Christmas Child looks to fill more than 13,000 shoeboxes this holiday season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) A North Carolina-based international organization is looking for your help ahead of the holiday season. Right now Samaritan’s Purse is working on its Operation Christmas Child initiative to provide gifts to kids. All you need is a shoe box and a little heart. Volunteers in Eastern North Carolina are working towards a […] → Read More
University of Mount Olive receives $692,000 for AgPrime Program
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (WNCT) This week The University of Mount Olive received $692,000 for its AgPrime program. Since the program started in 2016, 70 projects have been funded throughout 33 qualifying counties. Over a dozen are right here in our area. AgPrime is made possible through a partnership with the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund […] → Read More
Governor’s Highway Safety Program launches ‘Halloween Booze It Or Lose’ campaign
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Halloween is just days away. It’s a fun time, but it can also be dangerous on the roads. That’s because police see an uptick in people hit by cars and more impaired driving. State leaders just want everyone to be safe and smart during Halloween. They’re launching a Booze It or Lose […] → Read More
North Carolina lawmakers join nonpartisan coalition to address flooding
NORTH CAROLINA (WNCT) A bipartisan group of state lawmakers wants to address flooding caused by severe storms. They’re joining the American Flood Coalition, a non-partisan group dedicated to finding long-term solutions. The east is no stranger to flooding. Just look at what hurricanes like Matthew and Florence have done in just the last few years. […] → Read More
‘Operation Crash Reduction’ Beginning During Deadliest Roadway Month
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) The state’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions is getting more people out of their homes. That’s increasing traffic on the roads and the need for greater caution while driving. They’re doing it with “Operation Crash Reduction” focusing on this month, the deadliest time of the year on our roads. October crashes out-pace other […] → Read More
AAA reports low demand continues to push gas prices cheaper in Carolinas
NORTH CAROLINA (WNCT) Gas prices are still falling in our state. AAA Carolinas says this trend is controlled by the consumer. Prices at the pump have been trending even cheaper since labor day weekend and low demand have helped contribute to that. Even though our state is opening up more, people still aren’t traveling that […] → Read More
A nearly 950-acre solar farm is coming to Pitt County
BETHEL, N.C. (WNCT) Pitt County commissioners recently approved a permit for contractors to build a solar farm. SunEnergy1 a top 5 U.S solar developer is leading this effort. The company is based in Bethel and will fund the cost of this new solar farm. This project will soon become a source of tax revenue for […] → Read More
School advocates to hold virtual conversation with Governor about public education
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) The Governor will also participate in a virtual conversation about education during the pandemic. Several groups invited the Governor and Lieutenant Governor so they can hear their views on best educating the students of North Carolina. Governor Cooper accepted the invitation, however Dan Forest did not. Public Schools First NC, The NC […] → Read More
Cost of living increases, used cars prices are a factor
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) The cost of living in the united state is on the rise. According to the Department of Labor, it went up last month. In the report, consumer prices increased 4-tenths of a percent and they credit the rising used car prices for the increase. COVID-19 shut down manufacturers meaning at one point […] → Read More
Local doctor shares importance of sickle cell awareness
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The disease impacts millions nationwide. 9 On Your Side spoke with a local doctor who explains why awareness is key. The State Department of Health and Human Services estimates more than 90,000 cases in North Carolina. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects […] → Read More