RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The N.C. Global TransPark and the U.S. Navy have signed a 10-year agreement that will bring over 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina. The agreement will provide maintenance and aircraft overhaul for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at the 2,500-acre multimodal industrial park in Kinston. The Navy will…

MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Martin County is looking to add more paramedic services as county leaders have said the need for on-staff paramedics is urgent since Martin General Hospital closed its doors in 2023. The county relies heavily on advanced EMT’s and the closing of the hospital, according to county manager Drew Batts, has…

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Goldsboro Police Department are investigating an attempted murder and arson. Officers arrived to Shelley Drive on April 15, after they received a report about a potential breaking and entering. When they arrived, they found the resident of the home fleeing through the garage while being chased…

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jacksonville Police Department is seeking an armed robbery suspect in connection with an incident that took place on April 12. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, on April 12, 2026, two suspects armed with a gun robbed the Murphy Express store on N. Marine Blvd in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Police…

JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A 13-year-old autistic/nonverbal missing juvenile female has been found dead. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 7:10 am, Maddie Benson was located and appeared to have been struck and killed by a motor vehicle while walking down 10 Mile Fork Road in Trenton. The driver struck what…

DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A 28-year-old man has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl after more than 5 months of investigation. On Oct. 27, 2025, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) received a report of an inappropriate relationship between Quintin Jashawn McLean, 28, and a 13-year-old female juvenile. On April…

DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating in officer-involved shooting in Dare County. The NCSBI said deputy with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a routine traffic stop at Mann’s Harbor at 1:50am on April 12. The deputy tried to arrest the citizen and an altercation between…

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — After 48 years, the annual Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest will end after this year’s event wraps up on Saturday. On Friday night, whole hog BBQ cookers gather in Newport to cook the barbecue that will be served tomorrow. Many people came out tonight for the fun fair rides and some…

HALIFAX, N.C. (WNCT) — This July 4th marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with one North Carolina town playing a pivotal role in the event. The town of Halifax has a weekend full of events, from weapons demonstrations to live re-enactments of what life was like back in the…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The 2026 Sup Dogs’ Doggie Jams took place at Five Points Plaza in downtown Greenville. WNCT’s Olivia Wolfson spoke with the owner of Sup Dogs earlier, and he said they’re expecting four to five thousand people. “I just love the energy for the day. So you’re bringing world-class artists to downtown…