GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — (UPDATE) The Greenville Police department said they made an arrest in connection to the May 16 shooting outside of the fast-food restaurant Jaggers. Police said they arrested Shaimir White, 28, and he has been charged with the following offenses: White is being held in the Pitt County Detention Center. The Greenville…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Today marked the 17th annual Differently Abled Funfair hosted by Koinonia Christian Center. The Differently Abled Funfair, was founded by Bishop Rosie S. O’neal, spearheaded by Pastor Trev & Lady Martha Evans and Pastors Shondell & Christy Jones and the Koinonia Church family. This event has served individuals with severe and…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Are you or someone you may know looking to make a difference in the community or just looking for a new career? Pitt County Detention Center is looking to hire Detention Officers. No experience is required, just a passion for helping others and making a difference. Seize your future by…

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Message from Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes: It is with deep respect and sorrow that we announce the passing of Craven County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Margie “Nikki” Koonce of New Bern who died on May 15, 2026, at her home. Sergeant Koonce dedicated her life to public service, faithfully protecting…

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The city of New Bern gathered Friday morning to remember the five officers who have fallen while serving with the Craven County Sheriff’s Office and the New Bern Police Department during a Police Week ceremony. Community members, law enforcement officers, and local leaders came together to honor the lives and…

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children and the Goldsboro Police Department arrested a man recently on child exploitation charges. On May 15, officers and task force members searched a home on Woodbine Road in Goldsboro as part of an investigation into the…

CHOWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — UPDATE : The Edenton Police Department announces a significant development in the investigation of the May 13, 2026 shooting incident. Lonnie Wilson, the individual identified as the suspect, voluntarily surrendered himself this morning at the Chowan County Courthouse. Upon surrender, Wilson was taken into custody without incident and is currently…

Craven County, N.C. (WNCT) — Craven Arts and Council has announced its gallery for June 2026. The Main Gallery will feature Juneteenth, an exhibition highlighting local African American artists in honor of Juneteenth. The Directors’ Gallery will feature Peer Inside My Head paired by Jeanne May. The piece will be oil paintings with textures of…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has ordered that all United States and North Carolina flags be flown at half-staff on Friday. Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on May 15 at state facilities in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The day honors individuals in law…

The Museum of Life and Sciences announced Tuesday that their seven-year-old Red Wolf gave birth on May 5 to five pups, three boys and two girls.