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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) Cal Cunningham has issued a statement after conceding to Senator Thom Tillis. “I just called Senator Tillis to congratulate him on winning re-election to a second term in the U.S. Senate and wished him and his family the best in their continued service in the months and years ahead. “The voters have […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) Governor Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to extend Phase 3 until December 4 at 5 p.m. Stay with WNCT for more updates. → Read More
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) The Jacksonville Police Department is trying to locate a man reported missing on October 26. Police said that 41-year-old James Clendenin Jr. is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, approximately 6′ and 170lbs. Clendenin was reported missing in Jacksonville on October 26. He was last seen near […] → Read More
WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing endangered woman in Wilson. Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for 64-year-old Carolyn Ann Lane, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment. Lane is described as a black female with black hair and brown eyes, […] → Read More
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Police are investigating a fatal crash reported in Jacksonville on Thursday. The preliminary investigation reports that on Thursday around 11:15 a.m. a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer operated by Nabor Rocha, 65, of Pink Hill, was traveling south on Bell Fork Road in the left turn lane at the intersection of Brynn Marr Road. […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) Lawrence Ginn of Washington took home Wednesday a $1 million Powerball prize. Ginn put together a set of lucky numbers that matched all five white balls in the October 21 drawing, beating odds of 1 in 11.6 million. “It’s unbelievable,” said Ginn as he claimed his prize with his wife. “It still […] → Read More
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Wells Fargo has temporarily closed two of its branches in Greenville due to COVID-19 cases. The Greenville Medical Park branch located on 1802 Stantonsburg Road was closed after employees who work in the branch tested positive for COVID-19. Officials expect to reopen the Greenville Medical Park branch on November 9. Wells Fargo […] → Read More
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one man injured at 33 East Apartments in Greenville. On November 1 around 1:00 a.m., the Greenville Police Department responded to 33 East Apartments on 3305 East 10th Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered that two […] → Read More
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) There are many moving parts on this election day, and voters must expect the unexpected. A lot can happen between now and the end of the day that would impact the general and state elections. Dr. Peter Francia is an East Carolina University political science professor and our election analyst tonight. Our […] → Read More
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WNCT) Man charged with murder after a shooting reported in Elizabeth City. On November 1, Pasquotank County Central Communications received a call around 1:21 a.m. about gun shots fired in the 2200 block of Main Street Ext. in Elizabeth City. Upon arrival, the victim, Willis Alonzo George III was found unresponsive, suffering […] → Read More
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) East Carolina University is placing some employees who work in impacted departments on furlough, officials said. Revenues have continued to decline significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, causing ECU officials to furlough some employees. According to a press release, this does not affect all ECU employees. At this time, employees are being furloughed […] → Read More
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) Deputies said that a man has been arrested after he barricaded himself in a home in Carteret County. The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office and the Carteret County Special Response Team (SRT) responded to a call on Thursday around 10:25 a.m. in the 200 block of Mayflower Drive in Newport regarding a man […] → Read More
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) A downed tree has caused a power outage on 14th Street between Elm Street and Brownlea Drive. No injures were reported. Several crews are responding to the scene. Photos near Kingsbrook Road. 14th Street between Elm and Brownlea is closed. Please avoid area. pic.twitter.com/YW4VTVkZSK — Greenville Police (@GreenvillePD) October 29, 2020 Stay […] → Read More
CASTALIA, N.C. (WNCT) An investigation is underway after human remains were found in Castalia, deputies said. On Wednesday around 1:03 p.m., the Nash County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service indicating the discovery of a human body near the entrance of Sandy Creek Gameland located at 11872 Sumler Road in Castalia. Upon arrival, deputies […] → Read More
CAPE CARTERET, N.C. (WNCT) A traffic stop turned into a chase that ended with a motorcycle crash in Cape Carteret on Wednesday. Around 1:30 p.m., a Carteret County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull a man over for a traffic violation. The chase began on NC Highway 24 near Pringle Road as the motorcyclist fled at […] → Read More
CAPE CARTERET, N.C. (WNCT) A traffic stop turned into a chase that ended with a motorcycle crash in Cape Carteret on Wednesday. Around 1:30 p.m., a Carteret County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull a man over for a traffic violation. The chase began on NC Highway 24 near Pringle Road as the motorcyclist fled at […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) Governor Roy Cooper has signed a new Executive Order to avoid evictions in North Carolina. The order builds on the CDC’s federal eviction moratorium. It requires landlords to ensure tenants are aware of the CDC protections and how to claim them. The order emphasizes that the CDC moratorium applies to all eligible […] → Read More
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) will be hosting free COVID-19 testing in Jacksonville. Testing is open to adults 18 or older and insurance is not required. Test results are returned in 3-5 days. The testing will be done: Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 .m. at Coastal Carolina Community College, 444 […] → Read More
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) Craven County Schools officials confirmed that three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. School nurses, in consultation with the Craven County Health Department, have been investigating these cases and anyone who may have had close contact with the positive individuals in the 48 hours prior to developing symptoms has been […] → Read More
(WNCT) Two suspects from Massachusetts have been arrested on heroin trafficking charges in Nash County. On Monday, the Nash County Sheriff’s Office Joint Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT) arrested two suspects during a traffic stop on I-95 for level III trafficking in heroin, maintaining a vehicle a place for a controlled substance, and possession with intent […] → Read More