PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Representative Dr. Tim Reeder called for transparency regarding the death of Pitt County Sheriff’s Office K9 Chili. Dr. Tim Reeder is the North Carolina State Representative for District 9 in Pitt County and requested a full accounting of the facts of the case and the release of appropriate information to…

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The son of former Carteret County sheriff Asa Buck was arrested on domestic violence charges. According to eCourts documents, Asa Bryant Buck IV was arrested by police on Sunday, July 26. It is alleged that Buck unlawfully and willfully did assault and strike a female person with an open-hand slap…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville Utilities(GUC) has reported a wastewater overflow that was discovered in the Town of Bethel at 11:30 a.m. on July 24th. The incident was the result of heavy rains that occurred yesterday morning. As a result, approximately 5,328 gallons of wastewater overflowed from three manholes in Bethel into stormwater conveyances which…

BELHAVEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Belhaven man wanted for murder turned himself in to authorities on Friday. On July 24, 2026, Dashauntis Tyrel Chase turned himself in at the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office. Dashauntis is being held in the Beaufort County Detention Center without bond. 32-year-old Chase, of Old County Road in Belhaven, faces a…

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Washington City Council voted unanimously yesterday to fire city manager Jonathan Rorie, effective immediately. The decision was finalized during a special called meeting. This sudden leadership change marks a significant shift for the city administration. The City Council hired Rorie back in April 2026 to replace Jonathan Russell, who left…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — One of the big stories today is the rainy and stormy conditions across Eastern North Carolina. Parts of Pitt County picked up heavy rainfall this morning as well, and WNCT’s Jay Hardy spent time in Greenville today and has more on impacts. Click the video above for more.

SEA LEVEL, N.C. (WNCT) — The Taylor Foundation donated $50,000 to the Down East Fire Department to go towards a new station in Sea Level. “It’s a good feeling that we can give the money to the organization here that’s going to be helpful to the to Sea Level and the Down East communities,” Harry…

UPDATE: Detectives arrived at the Kash and Karry in Grifton on July 24, after they received reports of shots being fired. The incident is considered domestic. Deputies reported that the suspect is armed and dangerous and is believed to be on foot in the area. No injuries have been reported. GRIFTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The…

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Washington City Council unanimously voted to fire city manager Jonathan Rorie during a closed-door meeting today. The council cited concerns over police staffing and emergency communications operations as the reason for the termination. Mayor Ellen Brabo was not at today’s meeting. Rorie replaced Jonathan Russell, who left in November. Russell…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County Schools is warning the community about a fraudulent phishing email regarding “Pitt County Schools Estate Sales” on July 23, 2026. The school district confirmed the message is a scam intended to solicit money and is not official communication. The technology department is investigating the matter alongside the Pitt…