GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Rumors of a potential shooting in downtown Greenville circulated over the weekend. The Greenville Police Department put those rumors to rest through a Facebook post. The department said that they were aware of these false claims that started on social media. The department did not assist with any shooting on Saturday…

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the New Bern Police Department arrived to the Trent River behind 100 Sky Sail Boulevard on Sunday to find a deceased body. Reports came into the police department around 1 pm concerning a body found in the Trent River. The body of a white male in…

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A wave of DMV scam texts has been circulating in Eastern North Carolina. The messages use high-pressure tactics to get you to give away your information. The texts usually come from random numbers and threaten fines and license suspension. Officials say these scams are made to look real, and it’s…

AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — With the U.S. in the midst of the Iran conflict, NC Support Our Troops in Ayden is providing care packages to military members serving abroad. The organization has been supporting troops around the world for over 22 years, and on Friday, volunteers came together to show appreciation to military members serving…

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Budweiser Clydesdales are continuing their tour across Eastern North Carolina. Earlier this week, they came to Cherry Point, and this afternoon, they’re parading around downtown New Bern. This year is special for their tour, as it marks the Budweiser Clydesdales’ 150th anniversary and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.…

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — For locals or visitors to the Town of Beaufort, there have been some ongoing construction projects that may have caused some to take detours. From projects on the West Front Street Lot to Turner Street, Beaufort has been busy with construction, and town leaders have said it’s all in an…

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Craven County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in locating an 88-year-old woman with dementia. A Silver Alert has been issued for Helen Greisz Plagge, who was last seen leaving her Carolina Pines residence at 1:30pm and traveling to Carolina East Medical Center in a 2019 white Toyota Camry with…

CHERRY POINT, N.C. (WNCT) — The Budweiser Clydesdale horses have been an icon since the post-American Prohibition Era, and they made a stop in eastern North Carolina on March 25. The horses made a special visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, bringing many people from the base together at The Public House to…

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Kinston Plaza Post Office officially restored its full counter service. Residents are now able to purchase stamps, ship packages, and conduct full in-person postal services. A tornado caused significant damage to Kinston Plaza shopping center in 2023, including to the roof and interior floor of the post office, The…

FARMVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Ashanti Williams, a founder of an organization that advocates for children with Autism has been recognized as one of our Remarkable Women. Six years ago, Ashanti Williams founded “An Autistic Dream” after she felt like a puzzle piece was missing for her son Ziggy. “He just had a little bit of…