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9-year-old boy killed after struck by vehicle in Greenville
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) — A child was struck and killed while trying to cross Memorial Drive in Greenville Thursday night. Greenville Police responded shortly after 7:30 p.m. to Memorial Drive between Fifth Street and Third Street for the report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Police found a male juvenile who had been struck […] → Read More
Brian Paschal steps down as Riverside football coach
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Brian Paschal has stepped down as head football coach at Riverside High School. “We are grateful to Coach Paschal for putting his heart and soul into the Riverside High School football program and wish him all the best,” Martin County Schools said in a statement. “We anticipate posting the position very […] → Read More
CarolinaEast, UNC Health mutually agree to end affiliation
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — CarolinaEast Health System and UNC Health are terminating their affiliation, effective March 31. The affiliation agreement has been in effect since July 1, 2021. “CarolinaEast and UNC Health have reached a mutual agreement that it is in our best interests to no longer maintain our Affiliation Agreement. We thank UNC […] → Read More
Fourth person charged in connection to Pitt County shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A fourth person is now facing charges in connection to a shooting that happened Feb. 11. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that Khalil Dysheem Jy’cene Everette, 20, of Greenville, was arrested and charged with larceny of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. He was jailed […] → Read More
Washington High alums earn All-Region honors at Fayetteville Tech
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Twin brothers and Washington High school alumni Jamauri and Jeremee Bryant, now sophomores on the Fayetteville Tech Community College basketball team, recently received NCJAA All-Region 10 honors, the team announced last week. Jamauri was named to the first team after averaging 18.7 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Jeremee, who averaged […] → Read More
Man charged with murder after bodies found in Onslow County home
RICHLANDS, N.C. (WNCT) — A man has been charged with two open counts of murder after deputies found two people dead inside his Adagio Trail home. At 1:34 a.m. Friday, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls regarding a “disturbance” at the residence, according to a press release. When deputies arrived at the home, […] → Read More
Locations, times announced for NCHSAA basketball regional finals; tickets for many sites sold out
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Locations and times have been announced for the regional championships of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association playoffs. March 2 UPDATE: The 2-A, 3-A and 4-A East regional games are sold out, as are the 4A West regionals, according to the NCHSAA. Click here to purchase tickets for the regional […] → Read More
Jacksonville police investigating fatal crash
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jacksonville police say they are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one person Sunday. At approximately 6:58 a.m. Sunday, Alphonso Jaamal Hill, 39, of Maysville, was driving a 2000 Acura northwest on N.C. 53 at a “high rate of speed,” according to a press release. Police said the Acura crossed the […] → Read More
Terry Holland, former ECU AD, UVA coach during Ralph Sampson era, dies at 80
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WNCT) — Terry Holland, whose illustrious career in collegiate athletics included his tenure as East Carolina’s athletic director from 2004-2013, died Sunday, David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Monday morning. He was 80. The Times-Dispatch reported that Holland was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2019, and he and his wife, Ann, had […] → Read More
Cypress Landing Golf Course under new management
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Cypress Landing Golf Course, a local semi-private golf club, is under new management. Bobby Jones Links, an Atlanta-based club management and advisory services company, was selected to manage the course. Cypress Landing is the fifth North Carolina golf club in the company’s management portfolio. In total, Bobby Jones Links manages 33 […] → Read More
Another prescribed burn happening Monday in Craven County
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Croatan National Forest officials are planning an 808-acre prescribed burn today in Craven County. The burn is located off North Flybus Road, Pine Cliff Road, and Ferry Road four miles east of Cherry Point, near the communities of Cherry Branch and North Harlowe. Officials said the purpose of the burn […] → Read More
Rabid fox found in northern Lenoir County
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A fox found in Lenoir County has tested positive for rabies, officials announced Friday. The fox was found in the northern part of the county in the Paul’s Path area, according to a press release. “It is concerning that a fox has been identified with rabies in addition to the multiple […] → Read More
Two prescribed burns happening Wednesday in Craven County
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Croatan National Forest officials are planning two prescribed burns Wednesday in Craven County. Officials said the purpose of the burn is to “reduce the amount of fuel on the forest floor to prevent catastrophic wildfires. The burn will also improve habitat for fire-adapted species such as the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker […] → Read More
Jacksonville detective joins FBI task force
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jacksonville Police Department detective David Peck Sr. recently joined the FBI’s Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force is a partnership between federal, state and local law enforcement to combat human trafficking, according to a Jacksonville Public Safety Press Release. Members of the task force pool their resources together to investigate […] → Read More
Eastern Plains Conference tourneys continue Wednesday
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Eastern Plains Conference basketball tournaments will continue Wednesday. The semifinal games of the EPC girls tournament will be played at North Pitt High School on Wednesday night. Second-seeded Farmville Central will take on third-seed Southwest Edgecombe at 6 p.m., and top-seed North Pitt is scheduled to play fourth-seed West Craven […] → Read More
ECU Pirate alum Linval Joseph heading toward free agency after Super Bowl appearance
Former East Carolina University defensive lineman Linval Joseph is a pending free agent after wrapping up his 13th year in the NFL by playing in Super Bowl 57 with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. → Read More
Officials plan prescribed burn in Craven County
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Croatan National Forest officials are planning to conduct a 1,474-acre prescribed burn in Craven County on Thursday. The purpose of the prescribed burn is to “reduce hazardous fuel reduction and improve wildlife habitat,” according to a press release. The burn is located off Hope Road, Pine Cliff Road and Ferry Road, […] → Read More
Suspicious death in Wallace being treated as homicide, officials say
WALLACE, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspicious death investigation in Wallace is being treated as a homicide, officials announced Thursday. The Wallace Police Department said officers responded to an address on Glendale Village Lane on Wednesday. Upon entry, officers found the body of a 23-year-old Hispanic male. Police said the State Bureau of Investigation is assisting […] → Read More
North Carolina board changes prayer practice in wake of allegations
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners is changing the way it handles prayers at its meetings after a national nonprofit alleged that the board’s preexisting prayer practice was unconstitutional. The commissioners decided not to make a formal policy change in light of recent allegations made by Americans United for Separation of […] → Read More
ESPNU to broadcast two ECU baseball games in 2023
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Two East Carolina baseball games this season will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU, the network announced Tuesday. The Pirates will face N.C. State in both games. The first matchup is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m. in Greenville. The teams will meet again on the national stage on Tuesday, […] → Read More