EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Edgecombe County Sheriff said skeletal human remains were found outside of Conetoe on March 18. Officials said that deputies are working the crime scene on US 64 Alt. (UPDATE) Officials said that detectives and special agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation completely processed the scene and…

HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating a shooting in the Roanoke Rapids area, where a 17-year-old died. Deputies and criminal investigators responded to a shooting on Highway 48 near Graham-Scott Road on March 16, and during the investigation, they learned two subjects were walking down the highway…

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Lee Anthony Stiles has been officially sworn in as the new mayor of Morehead City. Stiles is Morehead City’s first new mayor in 26 years. “I’m gonna still act like I’m campaigning,” Stiles said. “Go visit constituents, ask them about their concerns and bring those same concerns and needs back…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Across North Carolina, emergency management crews have been keeping a close eye on the severe weather that has been passing through. The City of Greenville’s Fire Chief, Jeremy Anderson, said fire and rescue crews had started their preperations days ago. “We can’t really predict what’s going to happen, you know,…

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Sheriff’s offices from two local counties have collaborated to set up a checkpoint on U-S Highway 70 to prevent drunk drivers from entering either county. “Please don’t drive drunk; this is extremely important to the other motorists on the road and to yourself to not endanger yourself or other motorists,”…

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (WNCT) — Kinston High School won the 2026 NCHSAA 3A Basketball State Championship with an 80-54 victory over Walkertown. The Vikings secured their 12th state title in program history, and it had been 11 years since Kinston’s last state title. Click the video above for the highlights and more.

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — The Trump administration visited Rocky Mount on Friday afternoon as dozens packed into The Power House to hear Vice President JD Vance speak. A smaller venue at a historic mill meant a smaller crowd, but not small excitement. Many supporters told CBS 17 that they were excited to listen to…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Due to the partial government shutdown, Pitt-Greenville Airport is asking for donations to support unpaid TSA agents who are required to work. Airports like PGV are helping their essential workers by collecting gift cards and other items. “We’re a community, and any way we can kind of help them and also…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Firefighters with the Red Oak Community Rural Fire Department spent Thursday clearing trees from roadways after a storm moved through the area, while also responding to an increasing number of brush fires across the county. Crews say the recent storm brought rain, but dry conditions in Pitt County continue to…

WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a “shots fired” call on March 12 in Plymouth, where one juvenile has died. Deputies said that, along with Plymouth Police Officers, responded to the call on the 1100 block of Roosevelt Avenue around 1am, where a 16-year-old was found suffering…