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Dog rescued from Beaufort Co. property reunited with owner
Jeff Miles had lost hope when his dog went missing.Earl had slipped through a crack in a fence at Miles' home. The dog went chasing after a deer not long after he adopted him from Beaufort County Animal Control back in March. Miles did everything he could → Read More
Three arrested after animals found dead, emaciated in Beaufort County
Three people who live in Beaufort County have been arrested and charged after an investigation found several dead dogs and puppies and others who were in poor condition.Kenneth William Davis, 29, was arrested along with Leanne Nicole Alvarez, 24, and Lloyd → Read More
Kinston World War II vet has boulevard named for him
There are fewer than 500,000 World War II veterans still alive out of the 16 million who served.Jerry Kanter has seen it all ... from war, sports, aviation and a constantly evolving city in Kinston. Kanter joined the Navy when he was 17 after graduating fr → Read More
Greenville Police investigating reported stabbing
Greenville Police are investigating a reported stabbing that happened at a business near J.H. Rose High School on Tuesday.Sgt. Ben Quick with Greenville Police told NewsChannel 12's Ashley Boles the call came in at 6:33 p.m of a reported stabbing outside E → Read More
Community mourns death of former Lenoir County commissioner
Many people are remembering a well-loved community member and former Lenoir County commissioner who passed away Wednesday night.Jackie Brown passed away at a nursing and rehabilitation center in Snow Hill. She was 74. She was a mother, grandmother and lead → Read More
Most successful Big Rock tournament ever comes to an end
Crystal Hesmer, tournament director for the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, predicted the 2018 event to be the biggest and she said that vision came true. I think this has definitely been the top of the best, said Hesmer. The tournament is in its 60th yea → Read More
ECU professor using grant to study ticks, Lyme Disease
The Centers for Disease Control say almost 300,000 people could be diagnosed with Lyme Disease each year.The condition is spurring interest for East Carolina University researchers and state park officials. Although its not overly common, Lyme Disease can → Read More
Children learn about fire safety during Greenville library event
Your children are never too young to start learning about fire safety.Greenville Fire/Rescue Life Safety Educator Rebekah Thurston on Tuesday showed dozens of preschoolers household items that are safe and not safe to touch, how to find fire exit signs and → Read More
Candidates vying to become newest Pitt County Sheriff
There are five candidates looking to take the job of Pitt County Sheriff.Neil Elks, the current sheriff, is not running for re-election. Three Democrats, two who work in the sheriff's office, and two Republicans will be on the ballot for Tuesday's primary. → Read More
Pitt County, other locations take part in National Day of Prayer
Area church leaders met at numerous locations, including Pitt and Craven counties, for Thursday's National Day of Prayer.It's an event that takes place all across the nation. Communities gathered together, crying out to God for guidance. Thursday's event a → Read More
Man still in hospital after Tar River water rescue
The adult male who was rescued from a Tar River boating accident along with two children and a dog is still in the hospital.Yes ma'am I'm on the Tar River and I've had a boating accident and I need someone's help immediately, the man told the 911 dispatch → Read More
Neighbors say intersection of deadly crash is dangerous
Kinston police arrived at the intersection of College Street and Vernon Avenue just before 6 Sunday night. Two motorcycles and a car collided. 30- year-old Robert Hill passed away. It's not frequent, said Captain Stephen Reavis with the Kinston Police Depa → Read More
PirateFest this Friday and Saturday
PirateFest, which celebrates all things pirates, will be holding its yearly event this Friday and Saturday in Uptown Greenville.The event, sponsored by Pepsi, Minges Bottling Group, WCTI and other businesses, features music, street vendors, a carnival and → Read More
Greenville PD brings adoptable dogs on duty for 'K-9 for a Day'
Greenville Police Department is celebrating K-9 for a Day, bringing adoptable dogs on duty twice a month as part of their new partnership with the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina.With K-9 for a Day, shelter dogs now have the opportunity to serve as poli → Read More
Fire that left one woman dead now being called a homicide
Officials are now saying that a local fire that left one woman dead on Monday is now being called a homicide.Nathan Wesley Boseman, 20, the victim's neighbor, was arrested Friday morning by Pitt County Sheriff's Office detectives. He is being charged with → Read More
Wells Fargo closing financial services center in Greenville
Wells Fargo has announced it will close its financial center in Greenville, meaning 600 workers will lose their jobs.The workers will be offered opportunities to relocated to several locations, including Raleigh, according to officials from Wells Fargo who → Read More
Zay Jones out of jail, weekend benefit in Greenville canceled
Former East Carolina University wide receiver Zay Jones is out of jail and with family following an arrest Monday night in a bizarre incident that was captured on video.In a story posted to our website and Facebook page Tuesday night, TMZ Sports posted the → Read More
Multiple agencies responding to Robersonville oil spill
The clean-up and investigation into a Robersonville oil spill is ongoing.Officials said that significant progress was made Tuesday night to prevent more fuel from releasing. Clean-up started again on Wednesday morning and will continue until everything is → Read More
Pitt County's Meals on Wheels program in need of community help
If you worry about an elderly parent or grandparent who lives in the Pitt County area and is not able to prepare their own meals, Pitt County Meals on Wheels can help.The program has been around for years and has been providing meals to those who may not b → Read More
Local reactions mixed about Dick's Sporting Goods' decision on gun sales
Dick's Sporting Goods announced Wednesday it will not longer sell assault style rifles, no longer sell firearms to anyone under 21 years of age and no longer sell high-capacity magazines.The news has many people talking, including Colt's Gun Store manager → Read More