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How to stay safe grilling this Memorial Day weekend
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Before you break out the grill for the season, you make want to make sure it’s still safe to use. If your grill was stored in a garage or covering, take the ti… → Read More
Getting down to the barbecue basics for Memorial Day weekend
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s safe to say, Sam Jones, owner of the eponymous Sam Jones BBQ, knows what he’s talking about when it comes to barbecue. “To some extent, this smell, this a… → Read More
Sports, events keep Greenville's economy flowing during summer months
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville slows down in the summer. Fact or fiction? “I’m going to go fiction on that,” said Andrew Schmidt, director of the Greenville Convention and V… → Read More
"The Miracle Woman," one woman's stroke survival story
GREENVILLE, NC (WCNT)- “The miracle woman,” that’s what doctors call one local stroke survivor. In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, 9 On Your Side has the story of one lady, who may not… → Read More
Ronald McDonald House of ENC breaks ground on planned expansion
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – The Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina broke ground on a planned expansion Wednesday morning. The expansion will add 10,000 square feet to the main hous… → Read More
Lenoir Committee of 100 celebrates 32nd anniversary
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A March freeze that came after a very warm February had some farmers worried about their crops. Blueberries were in bloom when that freeze hit, putting some of this yea… → Read More
Lenoir County’s Committee of 100 celebrates 32nd anniversary
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Leaders in Lenoir County celebrated a year of success Tuesday afternoon at the Lenoir Committee of 100’s 32nd anniversary celebration. The group met to discuss the succ… → Read More
Greenville works toward north of river development
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — If you drive north of the Tar River in Greenville, you’ll find empty parking lots and dilapidated buildings. The areas that look run down and left alone are ex… → Read More
Pitt Co. law enforcement officers gather for annual golf tournament
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Law enforcement officers came together for a little friendly competition and fundraising. Law Enforcement teed off Monday at 8 a.m. for the Pitt-Greenville Crime Sto… → Read More
Pitt Co. NAACP set to host mental health meeting
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) -The Pitt County NAACP is set to host a mental health awareness meeting this Sunday. May is mental health awareness month. In an effort to start conversations on our community… → Read More
Mother, daughter in East graduate within weeks of each other
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s a long time coming for a mother and daughter duo who are graduating just weeks apart — one from high school and the other from college. “I know some say 1… → Read More
Mayors across state tour economic development in Greenville, Kinston
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Mayors from large cities across North Carolina visited Greenville Thursday as part of a tour of eastern North Carolina designed to highlight investments being made i… → Read More
ECU researchers continue to test healthy food options in convenience stores
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT)- We continue to follow the progress of a research project out of ECU. Faculty and students want to help you make better food choices. That’s why they’re testing va… → Read More
Ayden Police Chief warns officers of fentanyl dangers when dealing with drug arrests
AYDEN, NC (WNCT)- The alarming story has caught the attention of law enforcement agencies here in the east. Ayden police Chief Barry Stanley says the fact that officer Green brushed the fentanyl wi… → Read More
Domestic Violence continues to be an issue in our area, NC, and country
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) – The Washington County murder and The Greene County homicide are just the most recent examples of domestic violence. It’s an ongoing issue in our area. Unfortunat… → Read More
Crime Stoppers helps solve cases, in need of public's help to run
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officials always ask for the public’s help, and 9OYS regularly refers to Crime Stoppers after many crime stories because investigators often r… → Read More
Nutritional departments deal with end of year lunch balances
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT)- The end of the school year means a lot of different things. Students have to study for tests, parents have to figure out summer plans, and nutrition directors have to worry … → Read More
Flooding clean-up continues in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — After the Neuseway Nature Center flooded in October, it’s now it recovery mode part two after the rain storm a few weeks ago. “This slide here, you can see the gr… → Read More
Pitt Co. officials prepare for mosquito season
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Mosquito season is coming up, and Pitt County officials are taking steps to protect residents from mosquitos and any virus they may the carry. Pitt County Vector Con… → Read More
Nearly 100 firearms stolen from Jamesville gun shop
JAMESVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Nearly 100 firearms are missing from a Martin County gun shop. It happened April 25th at Mackey’s Landing Firearms in Jamesville. An incident report narrative says that the store’s owner estimates around 100 handguns were stolen. WNCT’s Zora Stephenson is following the story and will have the latest details as they become available. → Read More