Greg Payne
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Brush fire comes after Duplin County open burn ban
Fire crews in Duplin County were battling a brush fire on Durwood Evans Road in Chinquapin Wednesday evening. The fire happened hours after government officials issued a open burn ban due to the dry conditions. Officials at the scene of the fire were unaware whether it was accidental or not. It's a perfect example why Duplin County currently has an open burn ban. With this ban, people can not… → Read More
Crews respond to house fire in Havelock, one sent to hospital
One person was sent to the hospital after a fire broke out at a home in Havelock on Monday. NewsChannel 12's Greg Payne reports fire crews were on the scene of a house fire at 310 Coachman Lane in Havelock on Monday. Officials got the call around 3 p. m. , with Cherry Point Township No. 6, Harlowe and Havelock fire departments responding. The fire was contained to about 40 percent of the home.… → Read More
Donation allows Morehead City Little Leaguers to have new field
The Big Rock Organization has donated $150,000 to help add a new baseball field to Swinson Park in Morehead City. The local Little Leaguers got a chance to play on the field for the first time on Friday. There are now five Little League baseball fields at Swinson Park. The newest field will be named Chuck's Field after Morehead City Little League President Chuck Lindner. → Read More
Havelock High School senior hit and killed on Hwy. 24
Carteret County Deputies and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are investigating the death of teen after being struck by a motor vehicle approximately 3:40 a. m. Wednesday. The incident happened near the intersection of Marietta Lane and Hwy. 24 in Newport. Antoine Marcel Godette, Jr. , 18, of Bogue Loop Road in Newport, was struck by a vehicle in the westbound lane of Hwy. 24 near Island… → Read More
Viral posts remind us alligator season is here
It's definitely that time of year. It's where the four-legged scaly monster creature or whatever you want to call them starts making guest appearances around the area. Alligators are already popping out in the public and one instance this week was in Bogue, where a large alligator was crossing Hwy. 24 and caught the attention of numerous people. Officials say you are going to see more of these… → Read More
Morehead City chef shares story of famous pie, President Reagan's approval
Albert Cowan has been working at Southern Salt in Morehead City for many years and has been cooking even longer. Southern Salt is Carteret County's oldest restaurant with a new twist -- formerly known as Capt. Bill's Restaurant. One day sticks out for Cowan the most in his cooking experience and the memory of that day sits in his right hand pocket. It's a special matchbook he carries around with… → Read More
Deliberations finish, jury begins discussion of sentencing for David Godwin
The fate of David Godwin is in the hands of the jury. Whether he will face the death penalty or not remains to be determined. Both the prosecution and defense presented their final arguments Monday afternoon. The prosecution focused on the fact the victim, Wendy Tamagne, was a mother, sister and daughter and that Godwin is asking for the same mercy he denied Tamagne. → Read More
Body of missing swimmer found early Monday morning
UPDATE: Emerald Isle Police are reporting that they have recovered the missing swimmer last seen on April 19 at approximately 3:50 p. m. On Monday at 3:30 a. m. Emerald Isle Police were able to locate and recover the body of Ian Frazier Lewis, 18, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, in the area of the 2800 block of the Emerald Isle Beach Strand. Search and recovery efforts had been ongoing since the… → Read More
Murdered Onslow County man's truck could be key to establishing timeline before death
Investigators are playing catch up after an Onslow County man, not seen for nearly a week, was found murdered in his home. The Onslow County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Wednesday afternoon in an effort to update the public on what happened to James Pannoni before authorities found his body on Monday. Pannoni was a disabled veteran and his death is the first homicide investigation in… → Read More
New Bern aldermen vote not to have electric rate increase
New Bern aldermen vote not to have electric rate increaseIn the end, New Bern aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night not to make a rate change to citizens' electric bills. The proposed rate increase was 1. 2 percent, which on average would be just under $2 added to a monthly electric bill. The purpose of the increase was to help fund a new substation in New Bern. That would help in situations… → Read More
2018 New Year's Eve block party marks inaugural bear drop in New Bern
It's a festive holiday event and it's the first of its kind for New Bern. The first-ever New Year's Eve block party is scheduled to begin Monday at 5:30 p. m. You can catch all the fun at the intersection of Pollock and Craven Streets which is right in front of City Hall. This event includes family-friendly activities, dancing in the streets, a variety of food trucks, a Kids Fun Zone with games… → Read More
Jury deliberations continue Monday in Dec. 2012 Jacksonville murder trial
The jury will resume deliberations Monday in the trial of a former Marine charged with second degree murder. James Williamson is accused of driving the getaway car and conspiring in the killing of Kim Flournoy. It happened in the parking lot of the TNT Beach Bingo in Jacksonville in December 2012. Another man, Larry Forrest, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to 35 years in… → Read More
Unique angel tree program to help children hit by Florence
The road to recovery from Hurricane Florence continues to be a long and tough process for many, including the children. Over three days, Hurricane Florence hit the Eastern North Carolina region, changing the lives of many forever. For Laura McGovern, her escape from hurricane recovery is within the walls of her business, Magnolia Jane Salon in New Bern. → Read More
Craven County Schools to extend school year by one week due to Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has led to many changes for Craven County Schools. One of them now is a longer calendar year. Officials voted unanimously Thursday to extend the school year by one week. Last month, the state granted forgiveness for up to 20 instructional school days for time missed due to Florence, which Craven County qualified. What started as a packed room at the Craven County Schools… → Read More
New attack helicopters arrive at MCAS Cherry Point
The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HMLA-167) received new AH-1Z Vipers aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River. The new AH-1Z Viper is replacing the AH-1W Super Cobra and arrived at the squadron on Friday. The new state-of-the-art Viper attack helicopter provides rotary wing, close-air support, anti-armor, armed escort, armed/visual reconnaissance and fire support coordination… → Read More
Amped Up For You-Tilities raises spirits, helps community
The tough decision was made on Oct. 2 not to hold the annual N. C. Seafood Festival. The tough decision was made after Hurricane Florence damaged so much of this area. However, the Seafood Festival board decided to have something of a replacement to benefit hurricane victims. From that came the Amped Up For You-Tilities. Saturday, people came from all over to enjoy music, games, food and an… → Read More
Residents hope prayer vigil helps community come together
Several shootings in Kinston have a community and city officials concerned. A few hours ago, residents came to Fairfield Park for a prayer vigil with the hopes of raising awareness to the violence and putting an end to it. Though the group was relatively small, the spirit was very large. People like William Blount are hoping change comes soon. "This is not the Kinston I know. "I retired from the… → Read More
Peace vigil aims to focus on recent violence in Kinston
A staple in Kinston and Lenoir County communities is Fairfield Park in Kinston. Lately, it's been one of the places where a shooting has taken place. Since the start of October, there have been four shootings reported. Residents say there have been several others, an issue Mayor Don Hardy said needs to be fixed fast. "In the past seven days or so, there has been some gun action activity going on… → Read More
Craven County Schools working to get classes resumed
Craven County's schools are trying hard to all get back on the same page. While some schools are now back in session, many others are still a work in progress. Right now, it's only a guess for school officials on when every school will be back in session. Crews continue to work to try to eliminate the mold and repair the damages from Hurricane Florence. → Read More
Businesses in Beaufort trying to recover after hurricane damage
Businesses on Front Street in Beaufort have been hit very hard by Hurricane Florence. Despite the major impact the businesses are trying all they can to get back to normal. Susan Sanders is a business owner on Front Street in Beaufort and a part of Beaufort Business Development. She said they were hit hard like everyone else by Hurricane Florence. She also said some of the popular businesses on… → Read More